A 2013 oil and gas industry site survey for the Merganser semi-sub rig, acquired under licence P012 by Shell UK Ltd. The survey was conducted by the British Geological Survey between September and October 2013, traversing block number 22/30.
Use Cases
- Analyze seabed conditions and geological features from survey data for offshore rig placement in block 22/30.
- Model environmental or geotechnical parameters recorded during the September-October 2013 acquisition period.
- Cross-reference survey findings with other UK North Sea data using the DECC Reference Number 3164.
Strengths
- Survey conducted by the authoritative British Geological Survey (BGS).
- Specific temporal coverage from September to October 2013.
- Defined geographic scope for UK North Sea block 22/30.
Limitations
- Core data columns and sample rows are unknown, limiting assessment of analytical depth.
- Data is over a decade old and may not reflect current seabed or regulatory conditions.
- File formats and data size are unspecified, complicating integration planning.
Provenance
- Source
- British Geological Survey (BGS).
- Collection Method
- Site survey acquired under licence P012.
- Time Range
- September to October 2013.
- Freshness
- Metadata last updated March 2026, but underlying survey data is from 2013.
- Geography
- UK North Sea, block 22/30.