Historical perspectives on the 1970s and 80s Beaufort sea exploration

Intensive oil and gas exploration activity took place in the Beaufort Sea during the 1970s and 1980s. There was a considerable amount of research performed and new, valuable knowledge was gained. However the information is spread over a wide range of locations. This paper provides a brief overview o...

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Main Authors: Timco, G. W., Frederking, R.
Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
Language:English
Published: Lulea University of Technology 2009
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Online Access:https://nrc-publications.canada.ca/eng/view/object/?id=a62aeea9-38b7-4694-8546-ef9ca09c3e63
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Summary:Intensive oil and gas exploration activity took place in the Beaufort Sea during the 1970s and 1980s. There was a considerable amount of research performed and new, valuable knowledge was gained. However the information is spread over a wide range of locations. This paper provides a brief overview of the activity and provides guidance on the type and location of data relevant to offshore operations in ice-covered waters. Peer reviewed: Yes NRC publication: Yes