UK Onshore Oil and Gas Activity Map with Licensing Information

An interactive map produced by the North Sea Transition Authority (NSTA) details onshore oil and gas exploration and production activity across Great Britain. The data includes areas currently under Petroleum Exploration and Development Licences (PEDLs) and those offered in NSTA licensing rounds. Information is supplied on a best-effort basis, utilizing data provided by original operators, with features simplified for web display.

Use Cases

• Identify potential exploration blocks based on areas offered in NSTA licensing rounds.
• Track the development lifecycle of oil and gas sites based on PEDL licence stages.
• Assess regulatory requirements for drilling based on mentions of planning permission and permits.

Strengths

• Data is provided by the authoritative UK regulator, the North Sea Transition Authority.
• Covers the full development cycle from exploration to decommissioning as described for PEDLs.
• Includes both currently licensed areas and areas available for future licensing.

Limitations

• Data is supplied on a best-effort basis and the Department does not accept liability for its use.
• Some map features have been simplified for optimum web display, which may affect precision.
• Column-level documentation and sample data are unavailable, limiting detailed assessment.

Provenance

Source

North Sea Transition Authority

Collection Method

Utilizes available information as provided by original operators.

Freshness

Last updated 2026-06-18 11:12:31.199026

Geography

Great Britain (onshore)