LONE
STAR
The Lone Star (TDS2000 PLUS) semi-submersible drilling Electric System and Diesel Motors Subsea Systems
rig is a cost effective drilling unit designed with drilling Main Power: Eight EMD, Model ME20-710-G7C-T2, 4.0 MW, Blowout Preventers (Trimmed for H2S Services):
equipment suitable for drilling well, work over (completion 900 rpm Hydril 18 3/4x 15,000 psi WP, One Single + Two Double
and intervention), exploration drilling as well as development ram units.
Main Generators: Eight Baylor AC Generator, Model
drilling. It embodies the collective past experience of new Two Hydril GX Annular 18 3/4x 10,000 psi WP, both
builds and conversions of semi-submersible units, which G8552XT-649, 3.8 MW, 900 rpm, 11KV
Power Distribution: NOV on LMRP
results in a rig, which is optimized for offshore operations,
Emergency Power: One Caterpillar, Model 3516B - SR4B, BOP Handling: Patriot BOP transporter rated for 400 ton
environmental protection and safety aspects.
1.8 MW, 1,800 rpm, 480V Control System: Hydril multiplex, blue/yellow cable reel,
hot line hose reel
The Lone Star (TDS2000 PLUS) and equipment have Hole Position Indicator: Kongsberg
been designed to operations in environmental conditions Propulsion/Thrusters
Riser Angle Indicator: Hydril
of the Gulf of Mexico, West Africa, Brazil and similar Thrusters: Eight Wartsila Lips Azimuth Thrusters, Model
conditions up to 7,900 ft. water depth, and can drill up to Diverter: One Hydril FS21, 60 x 500 psi working pressure.
FS2500-463NU2.6 MW, driven by electric motor, variable
30,000 ft. from RKB with a variable drilling load of up to Drill Pipe: 7500 m x 5 TSDS-50
speed / VFD controlled, 2 @ each pontoon end Drill Collars: 6 x 9 DC, 24 x 8 DC, 30 x 6 3/4 DC and
6,470 ton (7,131 sh ton). Dynamic Positioning System: Kongsberg Maritime /SDP32, 30 x 5 1/2 HWDP
HIPAP450, DPS700
Special consideration for the Campos Basin environmental
conditions is taken into account in the design to guarantee Choke & Kill Manifold
Maximum Operating / Environmental Conditions (Trimmed for H2S Services):
adequate and satisfactory operations in the brazilian
offshore. Normal drilling WOM 15,000 psi manifold, 3 1/16 manual valves, trimmed
Draft / Displacement: 18,30 m / 31,758 ton for H2S service
The hull structural steel material has been designed Variable Deck Load: 6,470 ton (drilling), 4,689 ton (transit) Two manual chokes and two hydraulic chokes
for ambient temperature of -10 C. Maximum ambient Wave Height (maximum): 10,7 m
temperature has been established at 40 C. Seawater Peak Period: 13,70 s Marine Riser System
temperature shall be based on 0 to 32 C. Wind Speed (maximum): 19,63 m /sec Aker Kvaerner Clip Riser - 21 OD x 75 ft. long, with clip
Current Speed (maximum): 1,61 m /sec connectors
Riser Tensioning System: Ten NOV 250 Kips, 12.5 ft stroke
The vessel is designed to keep station with eight azimuth
Drilling Equipment Riser Running Tools: Aker Kvaerner Clip Riser
thrusters utilizing a dynamic positioning system to
Derrick: NOV Bolted Beam-Leg Dynamic Derrick Test Tool - Aker Clip Riser test tool.
meet ABS Class requirements for DPS 2 and Petrobras
Static Hook Load: 2,000 Kips; Base: 185 ft. x 40 ft. x 43 ft.; Flex Joints: Oil States 19 3/4 x 5,000 psi WP
specification. The DP-system have been designed to keep
the vessel on location according to the Campos Basin 1-year V Door Level: 72 ft.
environmental conditions with the riser connected and Mooring System
Drawworks: NOV, SSGD-1000-6000-48-82-9, 6000 HP
Winches: Two Oil States Skagit, electrical, 450,000 lb
under drilling operations. driven by four AC motors (VFD), Baylor, CM632UUT
stalling pull, wire capacity (3x 400 m) minimum break load
Rotary Table: NOV, RST, 60 1/2 389 MT each one.
Top Drive: NOV, TDS 1,000 A, 2,000 Kips Anchors: Two of 8 ton designed such as Stevpris type
Technical Specifications Traveling Block: NOV, 7 x 72 sheaves, 2,000 Kips
Motion Compensator: NOV Active Heave Compensator, 800 Kips Cranes
General Cementing: Schlumberger CP665, 15,000 psi Two Kingpost Deck Cranes, Patriot, series 240, Model 200D, 70 ton
Name: Lone Star Mud System: One BOP Auxiliary Maintenance Crane, Oil State Skagit,
Flag: Panama - 4 x Mud Pumps NOV, 14P220 triplex, 2,200 HP, driven by Model 200B-50, 25 ton
Year Built: 2008 (Keel Laying) two AC motors Baylor @ each pump
Builder: SBM Atlantia / GPC - 4 x Brandt Cascade Shakers, LCM3D/CM2 Drill Floor
Design: TDS 2000 Plus 22 m (Length) x 16 m (Width), wind walls, variable finger
- 1 x Brandt Shaker with Mud Cleaner / Desilter / Desander, LCM3D
Classification: ABS - Maltese Cross, A1, PAS, AMS, racking board, fall protection, tugger and block hang-off
Column Stabilized Drilling Unit, DP2 points.
Rig Storage Capacities
Upper Deck: 2.5 ton /m Drill Floor Manipulator Arm NOV DFMA-U-5000
Main Dimensions NOV Catwalk Machine PR40-75HS
Riser Rack (horizontal): 105 joints / 75 ft.
Length: 97.54 m (Pontoon Overall) Piping Racking System NOV-PRS8i
Miscellaneous Storage Area: 2.44 ton /m
Breadth: 70.10 m NOV Foxhole
Depth: 2.43 m (Main Deck) Bulk Bentonite / Barite: 3 / 3 x 2,200 ft. 3 each
Columns: 4 x (11 x 15 m) (Square) Bulk Cement: 3 x 2,200 ft. 3 each
Moon Pool
Pontoons: 97.54 x 15 x 7.62 m (Length x Breadth x Height) Sack Storage Area: 2,000 sacks
40 m x 6,28 m x 8 m
Deck Area: 102.8 x 64.6 m (Main Deck) Liquids: Drilling Mud: Active Tanks (8 ea.): 4,000 bbl;
Reserve Tanks (2 ea.): 2,200 bbl Special Features
Design Operating Conditions Slug Tanks (1 ea.): 70 bbl; Patriot Riser Gantry Crane 40 ton rated
Maximum Water Depth: 7,900 ft. Sand Trap and Processing Tanks (6 ea.): 720 bbl; Data Acquisition System NOV Amphion/SDI System
Drilling Depth Capacity: 30,000 ft. Trip Tank (1 ea.): 108 bbl Helideck for Sikorsky S-92
Operating Draft: 18.30 m (60 ft.) Brine Storage (2 ea.): 2,200 bbl Two water maker, 60 ton capacity
Transit Draft: 7.50 m (24.5 ft.) Synthetic Mud Storage (2 ea.): 2,200 bbl Accommodations for 140 people are provided with galley,
Survival Draft: 13.72 m (45 ft.) Drill Water: 2,000 m recreation, offices, sick bay, dedicated workshops for
Operational Displacement: 32,000 ton Fuel Oil: 2,276 m mechanical, electrical and subsea areas.
Transit Displacement: 23,000 ton Potable Water: 226 m
