| Atlantis oil field | |
|---|---|
  Location of Atlantis oil field | |
| Country | United States |
| Region | Gulf of Mexico |
| Location | Green Canyon |
| Blocks | 699, 700, 742, 743, 744 |
| Offshore/onshore | Offshore |
| Coordinates | 27°11′43″N 90°01′37″W / 27.195278°N 90.026944°W |
| Operator | BP |
| Partners | BP (56%) BHP (44%) |
| Field history | |
| Discovery | 1998 |
| Start of production | October 2007 |
| Production | |
| Estimated oil in place | 600 million barrels (~8.2×107 t) |
The Atlantis oil field is the third largest oil field in the Gulf of Mexico. The field was discovered in 1998 and is located at the Green Canyon blocks 699, 700, 742, 743, and 744 in United States federal waters in the Gulf of Mexico about 130 miles (210 km) from the coast of Louisiana. The oil field lies in water depths ranging from 4,400 to 7,100 feet (1,300 to 2,200 m). The subsea structure of Atlantis has long been the target of safety critics.[1]
- ^ Reed, Stanley (31 July 2012). "Series of Write-Downs Leads to Second-Quarter Loss at BP". New York Times.