Eider oilfield
| Eider oilfield | |
|---|---|
  Location of Eider oilfield | |
| Country | Scotland, United Kingdom |
| Region | West of Shetland |
| Block |
211/16a 211/21a |
| Offshore/onshore | Offshore |
| Coordinates | 61°22′N 1°10′W / 61.367°N 1.167°WCoordinates: 61°22′N 1°10′W / 61.367°N 1.167°W |
| Operator | TAQA |
| Field history | |
| Discovery | 1976 |
| Production | |
| Recoverable oil | 85 million barrels (~1.2×107 t) |
The Eider Oilfield is situated 184 kilometres (114 mi) north east of Lerwick, Shetland Islands, Scotland, in block numbers 211/16a and 211/21a. It is operated by Abu Dhabi National Energy Company (TAQA). It was discovered in May 1976 in a water depth of 157.5 metres (517 ft). Estimated recovery is 85 million barrels (13,500,000 m3) of oil.
The production is via the North Cormorant platform to the Brent System pipeline.
This Field is EAST of the Meridian, not WEST.
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