Eider oilfield
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| Eider oilfield | |
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| Country | United Kingdom |
| Region | West of Shetland |
| Block(s) | 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(s) | 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 Cormorant Alpha platform to the Brent System pipeline.
