In September 2009, DONG E&P (UK) discovered the Glenlivet field when it drilled its first operated exploration well West of Shetland in co-operation with ADTI (Advanced Drilling Technology International, using the semi-submersible drilling rig the Transocean Rather.

The Glenlivet field is located in Block 214/30a in approximately 435m water depth, 90 km north-west of the Shetland Islands. The discovery well was followed by two sidetracks to appraise the size and extent of the gas field.

Currently, feasibility studies are progressing to identify possible concepts for the development of Glenlivet.