OGA RestrictedBlocks ETRS89: UK Continental Shelf Blocks with Activity Restrictions

OGA RestrictedBlocks ETRS89 is a geospatial dataset from the North Sea Transition Authority. It delineates blocks on the UK Continental Shelf where oil and gas activity is restricted. The dataset was last updated on 2026-07-08 and is available under the OGL-UK-3.0 license.

Use Cases

• Map legally restricted zones for oil and gas exploration based on the block descriptions.
• Analyze spatial overlap between restricted blocks and other marine activities.
• Support regulatory compliance checks for energy companies operating in the UKCS.
• Model potential impacts of policy changes on available exploration areas.

Strengths

• Data is provided in multiple geospatial formats (CSV, GEOJSON, KML, WFS, WMS, ESRI REST) for interoperability.
• Has a clear authoritative source from the North Sea Transition Authority.
• Includes a specific coordinate reference system (ETRS89).

Limitations

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

Provenance

Source

North Sea Transition Authority

Collection Method

Likely compiled from official regulatory and licensing records.

Time Range

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Freshness

Last updated 2026-07 13:32:13.184231; freshness should be verified.

Geography

UK Continental Shelf (UKCS)