Legacy BGS geothermal models: depth to the base Permian in the Cheshire (Collyhurst Sandstone Formation) and Worcester (Bridgnorth Sandstone Formation) basins
type: Dataset
description: This vector contour dataset represents the modelled depth in metres to the base of the Permo-Triassic in the Worcester and Cheshire basins, considered for their hot sedimentary aquifer geothermal resource potential. Depth maps for the other Permo-Triassic basins (Eastern England and Wessex) are not considered as a viable geothermal resource because of the limited porosity and transmissivity of the reservoirs, and were not modelled. This dataset is derived from Rollin, K. E., G. A. Kirby, and W. J. Rowley: Atlas of geothermal resources in Europe: UK revision. British Geological Survey technical report WK/95/7, Regional Geophysics Group, 1995: https://webapps.bgs.ac.uk/data/publications/publication.html?id=21735106 and the European Geothermal Atlas (https://op.europa.eu/publication-detail/-/publication/9003d463-03ed-4b0e-87e8-61325a2d4456).
keyword: Aquifers
keyword: Basement depth maps
keyword: Geothermal maps
keyword: NERC_DDC
keyword: Permian
keyword: Sandstone reservoirs
issued: 2025-03-24T13:18:41.795509
modified: 2026-08-06T20:28:00.390527
spatial: Location
  geometry: {"type": "Polygon", "coordinates": [[[-0.7768, 51.4238], [-3.0486, 51.4238], [-3.0486, 53.7239], [-0.7768, 53.7239], [-0.7768, 51.4238]]]}

British Geological Survey (BGS)
type: Organization

UK Geothermal Platform Web Map
type: Distribution
description: An interactive Web map for exploring geothermal energy potential, assessing constraints, and making informed exploration decisions.
access URL: https://ukgtp.bgs.ac.uk
issued: 2026-08-06T20:28:00.445791
modified: 2026-08-06T20:28:00.394945

UK Geothermal Platform
type: Distribution
description: An online platform for exploring geothermal energy potential, assessing constraints, and making informed exploration decisions.
access URL: https://ukgeothermalplatform.org
issued: 2026-08-06T20:28:00.445793
modified: 2026-08-06T20:28:00.395020