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Montrose BLP

Montrose BLP is a bridge-linked fixed steel production platform forming part of the Montrose field complex in the UK Central North Sea, Block 22/17. Installed in the mid-1970s, it operates in conjunction with the Montrose Alpha platform. BLP provides additional processing and utility capacity and is physically connected to Montrose Alpha by a bridge.

Operator: Repsol

Status: Operational

Montrose BLP platform photo

Image Source: Repsol. (All rights belong to the original owner.)

Production: Oil

Operations start: 1976

Water depth: 90 m

Country: UK

Block: 22/17n

Type: Fixed steel jacket

Field

The Montrose oil field lies in the Central North Sea within the Forties-Montrose High area. Discovered in 1969, it produces oil from Upper Jurassic sandstone reservoirs, principally the Fulmar Formation. The field was developed using multiple fixed platforms with shared processing and export infrastructure.

Facilities

Montrose BLP supports production and processing operations linked to Montrose Alpha. Facilities include separation equipment handling well fluids routed from Alpha, oil treatment and stabilization systems, and produced water handling. Processed oil is exported via pipeline to the Forties Pipeline System. Associated gas is treated and exported or used for fuel. Utilities on BLP include power generation, electrical distribution, instrument air, firewater and deluge systems, and control and monitoring systems integrated with Alpha. The bridge link allows shared access to utilities, personnel movement, and maintenance activities. Safety systems include fire and gas detection, emergency shutdown systems, and lifeboats. The platform's fixed steel structure and topsides are designed for long-term oil production and integrated hub operations within the Montrose complex.

Montrose BLP layout
Image Source: Repsol. (All rights belong to the original owner.)

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