The NSTA Regional Aquifer Presence Maps publication contains geological maps for the UK Continental Shelf. The maps characterize subsurface geological intervals relevant to aquifer-based storage like CO₂, hydrogen, and compressed air energy storage. These datasets are built upon regional geological interpretations integrating seismic, well, and field data.
Use Cases
- Identify intervals with favorable characteristics for subsurface storage based on Gross Depositional Environment and Lithology
- Assess regional aquifer presence and continuity based on interpreted geological maps
- Prioritize areas for detailed appraisal based on Depositional Facies and Chronostratigraphic Age
Strengths
- Maps are built upon interpretations from the UKCS Regional Geology Maps project integrating seismic, well, and field data
- Each feature class includes attribute information for Gross Depositional Environment, Depositional Facies, Lithology, and Chronostratigraphic Age
- Data is provided in multiple formats including XLSX, CSV, GEOJSON, and ARCGIS GEOSERVICES REST API
Limitations
- Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download
- Row count is 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
- Built upon regional geological interpretations produced during the UKCS Regional Geology Maps project by Lloyd’s Register and the OGA, integrating seismic interpretation, well data, field data, stratigraphic correlation, and regional geological understanding.
- Freshness
- Last updated 2026-06-18 11:12:15.471926
- Geography
- UK Continental Shelf