Shell Global You are in: Shell Global About us Our major projects Perdido PERDIDO Perdido is the world’s deepest spar, and the second-deepest oil and gas production hub after Shell’s Stones development. Moored in around 2,450 metres (8,000 feet) of water in the US Gulf of Mexico, Perdido started production in 2010, opening up a new frontier in deep-water oil and gas recovery. INSIDE PERDIDO Perdido – overview Perdido in the Gulf of Mexico was one of our most challenging deep-water projects. Assembling one of the deepest offshore hubs Thousands of people from all over the world worked on Perdido, the world’s deepest spar, and the second deepest oil and gas production hub. Living on a platform Far out in the US Gulf of Mexico, the Perdido oil and gas hub is a temporary home for the people who keep production and drilling operations going safely. Encounters with deep-sea creatures As Shell technicians work at extreme depths to recover oil and gas, their encounters with squids and sharks are helping to increase understanding about deep-sea marine life. Meet people from the project Meet the people working on the world’s deepest offshore oil drilling and production platform. Watch videos on YouTube FEATURED STORIES Stones Stones, in the US Gulf of Mexico, is the world’s deepest oil and gas project, operating in around 2,900 metres of water. Deep water Vast resources of oil and gas lie deep beneath the ocean’s surface. They have the potential to support economic growth and help meet the world’s growing energy needs. Overcoming technology challenges We develop innovative technologies to find and safely unlock more, and affordable, energy from ever harder-to-reach places. Connect with us More about Shell Who we are What we do Our values Leadership Our major projects UK Modern Slavery Act The Shell brand Can we help? Job search for professionals Shell station locator Shell credit cards Social media Shell apps Shell Global Helpline Site information Accessibility Terms and conditions Privacy policy Cookie policy Fraud and scam alert Contact us