Cormorant oilfield
| Cormorant oilfield | |
|---|---|
| Country | Scotland, United Kingdom |
| Region | Shetland basin |
| Block | 211/26a |
| Offshore/onshore | Offshore |
| Coordinates | 61°06′9″N 1°4′22″E / 61.10250°N 1.07278°E |
| Operator | TAQA Bratani |
| Field history | |
| Discovery | September 1972 |
| Start of production | 1979 |
| Peak year | 1979 |
| Production | |
| Estimated oil in place | 90 million barrels (~1.2×107 t) |
| Estimated gas in place | 600×109 cu ft (17×109 m3) |
The Cormorant oilfield is located 161 kilometres (100 mi) north east of Lerwick, Shetland, Scotland. It was discovered in September 1972 at a depth of 150 metres (490 ft). The oil reservoir is located at a depth of 2,895 metres (9,498 ft). Production started in December 1979 from the Cormorant Alpha platform and operates from two platforms and an underwater manifold centre.