NSTA - Unsanctioned Discoveries and Infrastructure in the CNS

A PDF map from the North Sea Transition Authority showing the location of unsanctioned discoveries, described as small pools, and key infrastructure in the CNS area. The data is accessible via an ArcGIS REST API and was last updated on 2026-06-18. The specific data format and scale are not detailed in the provided metadata.

Use Cases

• Map unsanctioned hydrocarbon discoveries based on the described small pool locations.
• Analyze the proximity of key infrastructure to unsanctioned discoveries mentioned in the description.
• Support regulatory oversight and planning for the CNS area based on the provided geospatial data.

Strengths

• Data is provided by the authoritative regulatory body, the North Sea Transition Authority.
• The record has a specific last updated timestamp: 2026-06-18 11:13:57.315802.

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 dataset size are unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.

Provenance

Source

North Sea Transition Authority

Freshness

Last updated 2026-06-18 11:13:57.315802; freshness should be verified.

Geography

CNS (likely Central North Sea)