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

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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

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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.

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Membership Agreement

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Satellite Projects

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Focuses on elective Satellite Projects in which the technology advancement is aided by collaborative among interested parties. 

Budget and Schedule Varies

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20 ksi Systems Validation

$200,000

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Through tubing Repairs of SCSSV

$150,000

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Electric (eSCSSV)

$165,000

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Tie-backs with TCP-PIP

$150,000

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Unmanned Robotic Topside

$55,000

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Hairy Nanoparticles Near-Well Region

$120,000

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Subsea Desanding

$200,000

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ESP Monitoring &Control System

$100,000

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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.

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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

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