The deepwater portion of Gulf of Mexico has shown a remarkable increase in oil and gas exploration, development and production.  In part this is due to the development of new technologies reducing operational costs and risks, as well as the finding of reservoirs with high production wells. There are about 90 announced Gulf deepwater prospects--the Gulf operators have been setting and surpassing records in water depth and length using new and improved proven technology.

Deepwater Gulf of Mexico 2009:  Interim Report of 2008 Highlights  (MMS 2009-016)

Deepwater Gulf of Mexico 2008:  America's Offshore Energy Future  (MMS 2008-013)

Current Deepwater Activity  (Updated weekly)

Deep Water – Where the Energy Is 

List of Deepwater Discoveries

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The Deepwater Gulf of Mexico - Lessons Learned  (Presented by Carolita Kallaur at the Institute of Petroleum's International Conference on Deepwater Exploration and Production in Association with OGP, February 22, 2001)

Deepwater Royalty Relief

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Deepwater Production Summary by Year

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Western Gulf of Mexico Lease Sale Statistics - Bids Received By Water Depth

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