This text is the most comprehensive and authoritative text avaliable on the business, engineering, and technology of this multi-billion dollar industry. Readers will find extensive coverage of all aspects of deepwater operations - including historic background and outlook to future deepwater operations. The authors compare and contrast offshore operations to the shelf and onshore operations throughout the text. Contents: List of illustrations Foreword Introduction List of acronyms A century getting ready Letting go of the past Exploring the deep water Drilling and completing wells Development systems Fixed structures Floating production systems Subsea systems Topsides Pipelines, flowlines, and risers Technology and the third wave Index.