Lybster

Location

The Lybster oil field is located in the Inner Moray Firth, off the northern coast of Scotland, UK.

Operational Status

The Lybster oil field is an operating oil and gas field. It was brought onstream by Caithness Oil in 2012.

Geographical Context

The Inner Moray Firth is a region known for its hydrocarbon potential, with studies such as basin and petroleum systems modelling (BPSM) being conducted to understand the hydrocarbon generation and migration in the area.

Operator

The field was operated by Caithness Oil at the time of its onstream discovery. However, the current operator might have changed, but this information is not specified in the provided sources.

Production

While the exact current production rates are not provided in the sources, the field is known to be producing oil and gas. The onstream discovery was reported in 2012, indicating that it has been in production for over a decade.

Field Characteristics

• Type: The Lybster field is an oil and gas field.
• Geology: The Inner Moray Firth area is characterized by complex geological structures, including those influenced by the initiation of the Iceland Plume, which has affected the vertical motions in the Moray Firth Basin.

Development and Discovery

The discovery and subsequent development of the Lybster field are part of the broader exploration activities in the Inner Moray Firth. The field's onstream status was announced in May 2012, following successful exploration and development efforts.

Additional Context

The Lybster oil field is one of several hydrocarbon projects in the UK North Sea, an area rich in oil and gas resources. The region has seen extensive exploration and production activities, with various companies involved in different projects.