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Description
A listing of petroleum wells drilled onshore in Nova Scotia, Canada, as of February 1, 2016. The dataset is provided by data.novascotia.ca and was last updated on the platform on January 29, 2025. It includes columns for well location, status, drilling dates, and operator information.
Use Cases
Map well locations and density using LATITUDE and LONGITUDE coordinates.
Analyze drilling activity over time by examining SPUD_DATE and RIG_RELEAS dates.
Classify well status and operational history using the STATUS_DES and TOTAL_DEPT columns.
Strengths
Includes precise geospatial coordinates (LATITUDE, LONGITUDE) for mapping.
Contains temporal data points like SPUD_DATE for time-series analysis.
Provides multiple identifiers (WELL_ID, NTS, OBJECTID) for record linkage.
Limitations
Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
Data snapshot is from February 2016; freshness should be verified for current applications.
Description metadata is limited; actual data quality requires manual inspection after download.
Provenance
Source
data.novascotia.ca
Time Range
Data current as of February 1, 2016.
Freshness
Last updated 2025-01-29 21:00:20; the underlying data snapshot is from 2016.
Geography
Onshore Nova Scotia, Canada.
License is unknown; terms of use should be verified before application.