Abstract:A Mobile Offshore Production Unit (MOPU) is any type of portable structure that can be reused when procuring oil and gas from the seabed. There are few reasons why MOPU is chosen over the conventional fixed offshore platforms, mainly due to its ability to be installed and relocated in a short period, low installation, and abandonment cost, and providing adequate time to evaluate new reservoirs properly. In certain circumstances, MOPU may be required to remain at the same location for a more extended period bey… Show more
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