Table MP 19. Factors affecting the number and locations of onshore support 

 facilities (New England River Basins Commission 1976). 



Location of oil and gas field 



Size of oil and gas field 



Topography of oil and gas field 



Depth of water 



Whether both oil and gas are found 



Availability of coastal frontage (land) 



Avai lability of additional (back-up) land 



Proximity to existing refineries and processing plants 



Proximity to diverse urban areas and markets 



Public services and facilities (schools, hospitals) 



Labor markets (areas without strong labor unions are preferred) 



Public opinion 



Availability of entertainment 



Proximity to airport or landing strip 



Table MP 20. Types and quantities of materials transported offshore for one-year 

 periods (New England River Basins Commission 1976). 



Materials 



Type Quantity 



Fuel 10,000-15,000 bbl 



Drilling mud 2,000-5,000 tons 



Cement 1,000-3,000 tons 



Fresh water 5,000,000-7,500,000 gal 

 Tubular goods 2,000-3,000 tons 



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