The Atlantic Frontier -- An introduction

Conference · Tue Dec 31 04:00:00 EST 1996

OSTI ID:433894

Fyfe, T B; Osborne, P L

The Atlantic Frontier, the area between the UK and the Faroe Islands, is characterized by relatively deep water and a harsh environment presenting significant challenges for the UK oil industry. Over twenty years of exploration have yielded four discoveries, three of which are considered significant (Clair, Foinaven and Schiehallion). This paper describes the history of exploration and the three principle discoveries and summarizes the current development plans for each. BP and Shell`s strategic goals and business approach are also outlined. Pace is the key attribute which typifies the current approach to developments in the Atlantic Frontier in pursuit of the intent to establish a major new hydrocarbon province.

• OSTI ID: 433894
• Report Number(s): CONF-960525--
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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02 PETROLEUM
ATLANTIC OCEAN
HISTORICAL ASPECTS
OIL FIELDS
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RESERVES
RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
UNITED KINGDOM