Brent oilfield

High school (ages 12+)
Environment & Earth

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/brent-oilfield

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1. How deep is Brent oilfield?470 feet (approximately 143 meters)
2. Who discovered Brent oilfield?211/29-1, drilled in 1971
3. What is the operator?Shell UK Limited
4. What is the estimated original oil/condensate-in-place?3.8 billion barrels
5. Where is the Brent oilfield located?It is about 186 km northeast of Lerwick, Shetland Islands, in water 470 feet deep.
6. When was the Brent oilfield discovered?It was discovered in 1971 when Shell UK drilled the 211/29‑1 well.

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