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.
Membership Agreement 2020-2021
Membership Agreement 2020-2023
Amendment to Membership Agreement 2020
DeepStar Core contractor contract 2020-2021
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
DeepStar Nippon contractor contract 2020
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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