Oil Rig

South Marsh Island 9

South Marsh Island 9 Rig
QUICK FACTS:

  • Operator: Cox – One Lease – SM 288
  • Cox – 50% WI, Talos Energy – 50% WI
  • SM 9 discovered in 1965 by Gulf, SM 288 discovered by Chevron in 1973
  • 5 platforms on SM 288: A set, CA set, CB set, CC set (abandoned 2008), CD set
  • 12 miles off LA coast – 20’ water depth