Legacy BGS geothermal models: theoretical potential 'heat-in-place' ('geothermal resources

British Geological Survey vector contour data estimates the theoretical 'heat-in-place' for the Carboniferous Fell Sandstone Formation. This grid quantifies geothermal resources in gigajoules per square meter or petajoules per square kilometer, representing heat contained in productive aquifer sections. The dataset was last updated on 2026-04-09.

Use Cases

• Map regional geothermal resource potential based on estimated heat-in-place values.
• Identify promising areas for hot sedimentary aquifer development based on the resource grid.
• Model subsurface heat distribution for the Fell Sandstone Formation based on the contour data.
• Compare theoretical geothermal resources across different geological formations.

Strengths

• Produced by the authoritative British Geological Survey (BGS).
• Quantifies resources in specific units (GJ/m² or PJ/km²).
• Focuses on a defined geological formation (Fell Sandstone) and basin (Northumberland-Solway).

Limitations

• Description metadata is limited; actual data quality requires manual inspection after download.
• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
• Row count and file formats are unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.

Provenance

Source

British Geological Survey (BGS)

Collection Method

Vector contour dataset derived from geological modeling.

Time Range

Carboniferous period (geological time).

Freshness

Last updated 2026-04-09 08:26:50.851830; freshness should be verified.

Geography

Northumberland-Solway Basin, UK.