Mariner

A new chapter is underway for the Mariner field

Equinor has started production from the Mariner field, our first operated development in the UK North Sea. The field is expected to produce oil for the next 30 years.

The start of production from Mariner is a significant milestone, reinforcing Equinor’s commitment to be a long-term energy partner for the UK. One of the largest industrial projects in the UK in recent years—a gross investment of more than USD 7.7 billion – Mariner supports over 500 long-term jobs and will generate significant revenue in the supply chain for decades to come.

Mariner is one of our most innovative offshore developments, and Equinor is at the forefront of applying new digital solutions and the latest technologies. We are testing new ground through our offshore digital workers, automated drilling and the use of Echo, a digital copy of the platform, to deliver safe and efficient solutions.

Digital frontrunner in the North Sea applying new technology to deliver safe and efficient solutions

Contracts worth more than USD 1.3 billion awarded

Located on the East Shetland Platform of the UK North Sea

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Mariner will contribute to energy supplies for 30 years

The Mariner field is located on the East Shetland Platform in UK Block 9/11a in the northern North Sea approximately 150 kilometres east of the Shetland Islands

The field development concept includes the Mariner A production, drilling and living quarters (PDQ) platform based on a steel jacket with a floating storage unit (FSU), Mariner B. Drilling will be carried out from the PDQ drilling rig together with a jack-up rig assisting during the initial phase.

Equinor acquired operatorship of Mariner in 2007 and the field is expected to contribute towards reliable energy supplies for the next 30 years.

Investment in the UK

Equinor and its partners made the investment decision for the Mariner project in 2012. A gross investment of more than USD 7.7 billion, it is one of the largest capital commitments to the UK Continental Shelf (UKCS) in recent years.

The Mariner field employs over 500 people, offshore and onshore, contractors included. With contracts worth more than USD 1.3 billion awarded, it will support a significant level of investment and jobs in the UK supply chain for many years to come.

Our activities in the UK

Below the surface

The Mariner oil field consists of two shallow reservoir sections: the deeper, Maureen formation and the shallower Heimdal reservoir.

Maureen formation:

1492 meters
API gravitiy: 14.2
Viscosity: 67 cP

Heimdal reservoir :

1227 meters
API gravitiy: 12.1
Viscosity: 508 cP

Facts about Mariner

Equinor is the operator of Mariner with 65.11% equity. The partners are JX Nippon (20%), Siccar Point (8.89%) and ONE-Dyas (6%)
Digital frontrunner in the North Sea applying new technology to deliver safe and efficient solutions
Production commenced in August 2019
Contracts worth more than USD 1.3 billion awarded
Long-term UK field development to 2050
Located on the East Shetland Platform of the UK North Sea, approximately 95 miles or 150 kilometres east of Shetland and 3