Shell/ExxonMobil Geochemistry Database for UK Continental Shelf

Approximately 1800 wells around the UK Continental Shelf are covered by this geochemical database containing raw and interpreted data plus associated reports. The dataset results from collaboration between the North Sea Transition Authority, Shell, and ExxonMobil. It likely contains detailed geochemical measurements and interpretations for petroleum exploration.

Use Cases

• [Hydrocarbon source rock evaluation] based on [interpreted geochemical data]
• [Exploration well correlation and basin modeling] based on [raw data from approximately 1800 wells]
• [Regional geochemical trend analysis] based on [data coverage around the UKCS]
• [Petroleum system validation] based on [collaborative data from major operators]

Strengths

• Contains data from approximately 1800 wells, providing significant spatial coverage of the UKCS.
• Includes both raw measurements and interpreted data, adding analytical value.
• Results from collaboration with major industry operators Shell and ExxonMobil, suggesting authoritative sourcing.

Limitations

• Column names and specific data schema are unknown, limiting immediate usability.
• Metadata such as row count, size, and author are inconsistently reported or missing across sources.
• The 'last updated' dates (2026-07-08, 2026-06-24) are in the future, indicating potential metadata errors.

Provenance

Source

North Sea Transition Authority, Shell, ExxonMobil

Collection Method

Collaborative industry data collection and release.

Freshness

2026-07-08 13:31:31.797909

Geography

UK Continental Shelf (UKCS), Central North Sea