Satellite and aerial maps of Schiehallion platform with nearby locations
| Nearby locations | Km | Bearing | |
|---|---|---|---|
 c 80nm W of Shetland Isles , Offshore UK | 7.6 | 028 | |
| Lancaster DTB , Offshore UK | 22.5 | 151 | |
 Clair platform , Offshore UK | 96.0 | 063 | |
| Foula Airfield , Scotland | 114.2 | 102 | |
| Westray , Scotland | 128.1 | 150 | EGEW |
| Papa Westray , Scotland | 129.4 | 149 | EGEP |
Schiehallion platform |
1998 to 2013 | ||
| 60° 21' 25.2'' N 4° 3' 57.6'' W | ||
| West Shetland Basin, Block 204/20, Schiehallion Fd, Offshore UK | ||
| ICAO: | IATA: | Local: SCH |
The Schiehallion field was discovered in Paleocene sandstones in 1993, with the seabed at c 400m of water. The adjacent Loyal field to the north, in rocks of a similar age, was discovered in 1994.
The first Schiehallion oil was produced in Jul 1998. The field was shut down in 2013, while options were being considered for a redevelopment programme.
The first Schiehallion oil was produced in Jul 1998. The field was shut down in 2013, while options were being considered for a redevelopment programme.
List of aircraft and events at Schiehallion platform |
| Dates | Org/Type | Unit | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | FPSO class | FPSO Glen Lyon |
