Polygon data identifies UK regions with favorable geology for deep geothermal exploration, excluding known sedimentary basins and aquifers not yet evaluated. The dataset includes classification fields like 'Geothermal Play Code' and 'Geologic Habitat' following a published scheme. It was produced by the British Geological Survey for the GSEU project.
Use Cases
- Map 'Geothermal Play Type' and 'Geological Controls' to prioritize exploration zones across the UK.
- Analyze the distribution of 'Plate Tectonic Setting' classifications to understand regional geothermal potential.
- Use the 'Geothermal Play Code' and 'Geologic Habitat' fields for cross-border resource comparisons within Europe.
Strengths
- Data follows a formal classification scheme from published academic literature (Moeck, 2014).
- Covers the full UK extent, including Northern Ireland, in a consistent coordinate system (British National Grid).
- Includes specialized fields required for inclusion in the multinational GSEU project.
Limitations
- The dataset excludes known sedimentary basins or productive aquifers not yet evaluated, potentially omitting some areas.
- It represents basin or intrusion extents, not smaller areas with quantified heat-in-place or recoverable resources.
- Sample data and specific record counts are unavailable for assessing dataset scale.
Provenance
- Source
- British Geological Survey (BGS)
- Collection Method
- Geological analysis and classification for the GSEU project.
- Time Range
- null
- Freshness
- Last updated March 2026.
- Geography
- United Kingdom, including Northern Ireland.