Program Structure
DeepStar® is the industry’s longest-running and most successful offshore technology development consortium and it has generated significant value by providing technology transfer to its members and the industry.
CORE Program
DeepStar® CORE Program focuses on all members’ common collaborative technology needs; discusses industry technology issues and develops ideas for larger, elective satellite projects.
Annual Budget >$1,200,000
Schedule: May-May
Operator Member $100,000
Associate Member $15,000
All membership fees are annual (May-May)
Operator membership level is based on ownership of offshore leases.
Associate Member is any firm or corporation who is engaged in offshore activity as a drilling contractor,
service company, supplier, or other capacity.
Satellite Projects
Focuses on elective Satellite Projects in which the technology advancement is aided by collaborative among interested parties.
Budget and Schedule Varies
20 ksi Systems Validation
$200,000
Through tubing Repairs of SCSSV
$150,000
Electric (eSCSSV)
$165,000
Tie-backs with TCP-PIP
$150,000
Unmanned Robotic Topside
$55,000
Hairy Nanoparticles Near-Well Region
$120,000
Subsea Desanding
$200,000
ESP Monitoring &Control System
$100,000
Riser Continued Service
$150,000
Annual member cost per project
Administration fee is not included in project price.
Core Members save 25% on satellite project administration fee.
Nippon Foundation Partnership projects
Global collaborative technology development to which DeepStar provides an operator-driven, collaborative technology development program that leverages other stakeholders' capital investment.
Annual Budget <$2,000,000
Schedule: May-May
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Enhanced Flowback Technology (EFT) nano active for OffShore Application
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Improved Chemical Injection System
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Demonstration of Capability of Inspection Tool Unit (ITU) mounted on AUV
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Qualification of High-Pressure SDSS Umbilical Tubing
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Subsea Omni Directional Optical WI-FI System
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Underwater Wireless Power Transfer
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Acid Gas Removal (AGR) and Re-injection Project
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Development for long-term protection paint and performance evaluation method
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Fixed Equipment Integrity Operating Windows based on Facility Operating Conditions
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ESP with Magnetic Drive System (MDS) for Deep Water