UK Continental Shelf Regional Aquifer Geology Maps for Subsurface Storage Screening

A series of geological maps representing discrete stratigraphic play intervals within the UK Continental Shelf. The maps characterize the subsurface geological framework relevant to aquifer-based storage and are built upon interpretations from the UKCS Regional Geology Maps project. The dataset was last updated on 2026-06-18.

Use Cases

• Identify intervals with favorable characteristics for subsurface storage based on Gross Depositional Environment (GDE) and Lithology.
• Assess regional aquifer presence, continuity, and variability using interpreted paleoenvironmental settings.
• Prioritize areas for detailed appraisal based on chronostratigraphic age and depositional facies classification.

Strengths

• Based on integrated seismic interpretation, well data, field data, and stratigraphic correlation.
• Includes attribute information for Gross Depositional Environment, Depositional Facies, Lithology, and Chronostratigraphic Age.

Limitations

• Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
• 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.

Freshness

Last updated 2026-06-18 11:12:09.842915.

Geography

UK Continental Shelf