BP and its partners are now evaluating the Kinnoull discovery and the potential development options, including a subsea development tied back to the company’s Andrew field, which is located around 25km to the south.
The Kinnoull discovery is BP’s second operated exploration success in 2008 in the UK continental shelf, following the discovery of the Southwest Foinaven field, west of Shetland, in January.
Dave Blackwood, head of BP’s North Sea business, said: Discoveries like Kinnoull are important additions to our strong resource base in the North Sea. We will now evaluate development options, looking to take advantage of the existing infrastructure in the area.
