Gulf of Mexico Oil and Gas Pipeline Infrastructure Locations

A line file representing the pipeline infrastructure in the Gulf of Mexico associated with the oil and gas industry. The data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) and is maintained by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The layers are non-projected with coordinates in decimal degrees.

Use Cases

• Analyze pipeline distribution across Gulf of Mexico states like Texas, Louisiana, and Florida using geospatial coordinates.
• Monitor infrastructure changes by comparing pipeline line files over time, as updates are required for accurate distribution.
• Integrate pipeline location data with other geospatial layers for environmental or energy security assessments in the Outer Continental Shelf region.

Strengths

• Data originates from the authoritative U.S. Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM).
• Geographic coverage includes multiple Gulf of Mexico states: Alabama, Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Florida.
• The dataset was last updated on January 21, 2025, indicating recent maintenance.

Limitations

• The exact number of pipeline records (rows) and specific attributes (columns) are unknown, limiting analytical scope.
• Data is non-projected with coordinates in decimal degrees, which may require conversion for certain spatial analyses.
• Pipelines are added or modified continuously, so the data may not reflect the most current infrastructure without regular updates.

Provenance

Source

U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM).

Collection Method

Modified from GIS data acquired from the BOEM website.

Freshness

Last updated on 2025-01-21; description notes regular updates are required.

Geography

Gulf of Mexico, United States Outer Continental Shelf, including states: Alabama, Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Florida.