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loper


Meanings
  • noun

    In the context of oil and gas industry, a person or team responsible for the maintenance and repair of offshore platforms and pipelines.

    - "The lopers are essential for the smooth operation of offshore drilling platforms."
    - "The loper team worked tirelessly to fix the damaged pipeline."

Variants
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lope , loped , loper , lopers , lopes , loping
Etymology
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Originally derived from the Old Norse word 'lopr', meaning 'one who cleaves or splits'. In the oil and gas industry, it evolved to mean a person or team responsible for maintenance and repair of offshore installations.


Trivia
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  1. The first offshore oil drilling platform was installed in 1896 in the Grand Bay, Louisiana, USA.

  2. The offshore oil and gas industry employs over 1 million people worldwide.

  3. The deepest offshore oil drilling platform is the Petrobras Tupi, located in the Santos Basin, Brazil, with a depth of 7,030 feet (2,142 meters).


Related Concepts
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  1. offshore industry: The global industry that explores and extracts natural resources from the sea. It includes oil and gas production, wind energy, and other marine-based industries.


Culture
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In literature, the term 'loper' has been used to refer to individuals who work in the offshore oil and gas industry. Their stories often highlight the challenges and risks they face in their line of work.

How to Memorize "loper"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a team of people working on an offshore platform or pipeline. Imagine their tools and equipment, and the harsh conditions they work in.

  2. associate

    - Associate the term 'loper' with the offshore oil and gas industry. Remember that they are responsible for maintaining and repairing installations in challenging environments.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Lopers Offshore Protect Energy Resources' to remember the meaning of the term.


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