Legacy BGS geothermal models: theoretical potential 'heat-in-place' for the Upper Devonian in hot sedimentary aquifers in the Midland Valley of Scotland
type: Dataset
description: This raster dataset shows the modelled P50 distribution of the theoretical potential 'heat-in-place' (HIP) across the combined Upper Devonian Kinnesswood Formation and Stratheden Group in the Midland Valley of Scotland (PJ/km2), at a resolution of 500 m x 500 m x 50 m. The HIP is calculated for resource temperatures greater than 50 °C (> 1400 m depth), which represents minimum temperature required for direct use of heat from hot sedimentary aquifer resources. The HIP represents the heat resource available in an aquifer according to the USGS definition described in e.g. Muffler and Cataldi (1978). Its calculation is part of the research published by Kearsey, T.I., Receveur, M. and Monaghan, A.A., 2024. Modelled hot sedimentary aquifer geothermal potential of Upper Devonian strata in the Midland Valley of Scotland. The model is presented with high uncertainty.
keyword: Aquifers
keyword: Devonian
keyword: Geothermal energy
keyword: Geothermal maps
keyword: NERC_DDC
keyword: Sandstone reservoirs
issued: 2025-03-24T13:18:28.841212
modified: 2026-08-13T21:25:58.423283
spatial: Location
  geometry: {"type": "Polygon", "coordinates": [[[-2.4842, 55.5349], [-4.8286, 55.5349], [-4.8286, 56.3741], [-2.4842, 56.3741], [-2.4842, 55.5349]]]}

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: 2026-08-13T21:25:58.464576
modified: 2026-08-13T21:25:58.427199

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: 2026-08-13T21:25:58.464578
modified: 2026-08-13T21:25:58.427266