AndreaBozzo/ceres-open-data-index huggingface dataset:
UK in-situ stress field orientation from borehole breakouts and drilling induced tensile fractures identified using borehole imaging (2020)

This datasets contains 323 observations of borehole breakouts across and drilling induced tensile fractures from borehole imaging used to re-characterise the UK stress field orientation in 2016. This was published in the Journal of Marine and Petroleum Geology and is openly available using doi:10.1016/j.marpetgeo.2016.02.012 The observations relate to 39 wells from Central and Northern England and are provided with links to screen grabs of the images for clarity. The basic well meta data is supplied along with a description of the dataset. The Images were generated in the IMAGE DISPLAY module of the Landmark RECALL software. and are supplied on an “as shown” basis. Descriptions of the tools and the techniques used are listed in the accompanying paper: KINGDON, A., FELLGETT, M. W. & WILLIAMS, J. D. O. 2016. Use of borehole imaging to improve understanding of the in-situ stress orientation of Central and Northern England and its implications for unconventional hydrocarbon resources. Marine and Petroleum Geology, 73, 1-20.

Tags: Borehole imaging, Boreholes, Fractured rock, NERC_DDC, Stress field
Organization: British Geological Survey (BGS)
2004, ATP Oil & Gas UK Ltd, UKCS 42/25, 43/24, Garrow, Trent Tie-In, Pipeline/Cable Route Survey, BGS Reference Number AO04SS0001

An oil and gas industry site survey for a pipeline/cable route (UKCS 42/25 to 43/24 Garrow to Trent Tie-In) acquired between October and November 2004. The block numbers traversed were 42/25, 43/21, 43/22, 43/23 and 43/24.

Organization: British Geological Survey (BGS)
2001, ATP Oil & Gas UK Ltd, Venture, 49/12 KD, 49/17 BD Reconnaissance, Pipeline/Cable Route Survey, BGS Reference Number AO01SS0003

An oil and gas industry site survey for a pipeline/cable route (Venture to 49/12 KD and 49/17 BD) acquired between November and December 2001. The block numbers traversed were 49/12 and 49/17.

Organization: British Geological Survey (BGS)
2003, ConocoPhillips, 48/10 Saturn, Pipeline/Cable Route Survey, BGS Reference Number CS03SS0003

An oil and gas industry site survey for a pipeline/cable route (Saturn Proposed Platform Location to 49/16-Loggs Tie-In) acquired between December and January 2003. The block numbers traversed were 48/10, 48/15, 48/20, 49/11, 49/16, and 49/6.

Organization: British Geological Survey (BGS)
1997, Kerr McGee North Sea (UK) Ltd, Janice Field Development (UKCS 30/17 to UKCS 30/13), Pipeline/Cable Route Survey, BGS Reference Number KM97SS0002

An oil and gas industry site survey for a pipeline/cable route (Janice UKCS 30/17 oil export to wye-piece tie-in UKCS 30/13) acquired between October and November 1997. The block numbers traversed were 30/12, 30/13, 30/16, 30/17 and 30/18.

Organization: British Geological Survey (BGS)
2004, Britannia Operator Ltd, UKCS Block 15/29 Proposed Location Britannia West, Semi-Sub Rig, BGS Reference Number YB04SS0002

An oil and gas industry site survey acquired in May 2004 to provide an assessment of seabed and sub-seabed conditions prior to the location of a semi-submersible drilling rig. The block number traversed was 15/29.

Organization: British Geological Survey (BGS)
2004, EON, Johnston Field Extension, Site Survey, BGS Reference Number EU04SS0001

An oil and gas industry site survey acquired in August 2004 to identify any seabed obstructions and/or sub-surface hazards at the proposed 43/27a-H location that may impede the emplacement and subsequent drilling operations from a jack-up rig. The block number traversed was 43/27.

Organization: British Geological Survey (BGS)
2004, Britannia Operator Ltd, UKCS Block 19/13 and 20/6, Seabed Infrastructure Survey, BGS Reference Number YB04SS0001

An oil and gas industry site survey for seabed infrastructure (MSV Sapphire and MSV Galatea C wreck search) acquired in October 2004. The block numbers traversed were 19/10, 19/13, 19/14, 19/15, 19/8, 19/9, 20/11 and 20/6.

Organization: British Geological Survey (BGS)
1998, Hess, Bittern And West Guillemot Development, Site Survey, BGS Reference Number AH98SS0002

An oil and gas industry geophysical and geotechnical site survey acquired between December and February 1998. The block numbers traversed were 21/24, 21/25, 21/29, 21/30, 22/21, 22/26, 28/4, 28/5 and 29/1.

Organization: British Geological Survey (BGS)
1997, Kerr McGee North Sea (UK) Ltd, Janice Field Development (UKCS 30/17 to UKCS 30/7), Pipeline/Cable Route Survey, BGS Reference Number KM97SS0001

An oil and gas industry site survey for a pipeline/cable route (gas export Janice UKCS 30/17 to Judy UKCS 30/7) acquired between October and November 1997. The block numbers traversed were 30/12, 30/17 and 30/7.

Organization: British Geological Survey (BGS)
2002, Shell UK Ltd, Cleaver Bank High to Clipper PM, Pipeline/Cable Route Survey, BGS Reference Number SH02SS0002

An oil and gas industry site survey for a pipeline/cable route (Cleaver Bank High to Clipper PM) acquired in March 2002. The block numbers traversed were 48/14, 48/15, 48/19, 49/11, 49/12, 49/13, 49/14 and 49/15.

Organization: British Geological Survey (BGS)
1998, Hess, Field Development Bittern and West Guillemot, Site Survey, BGS Reference Number AH98SS0005

An oil and gas industry geotechnical site survey acquired between January and March 1998. The block numbers traversed were 21/24, 21/25, 21/29, 21/30, 22/21, 22/26, 28/4, 28/5, and 29/1.

Organization: British Geological Survey (BGS)
2006, Talisman Sinopec Energy (UK) Ltd, UKCS Block 14/20 and 15/16, Pipeline/Cable Route Survey, BGS Reference Number TB06SS0006

An oil and gas industry site survey for a pipeline/cable route (Duart North Well to Tartan A Platform) acquired between February and March 2006. The block numbers traversed were 14/20 and 15/16.

Organization: British Geological Survey (BGS)
2001, ATP Oil & Gas UK Ltd, UKCS 47/10 Helvellyn, Rough, A2D, Pipeline/Cable Route Survey, BGS Reference Number AO01SS0002

An oil and gas industry site survey for a pipeline/cable route (Helvellyn to Rough, Helvellyn to A2D) acquired between November and December 2001. The block numbers traversed were 47/10, 47/13, 47/14, 47/15, 47/8 and 47/9.

Organization: British Geological Survey (BGS)
2009, Total E&P UK Ltd, Geophysical Site and Environmental Baseline Survey Black Sail UKCS Block 206/04, Semi-Sub Rig, DECC Reference Number 2090

An oil and gas industry geophysical site and environmental baseline survey for a semi-sub rig acquired under licence P1453 between September and November 2009. The block numbers traversed were 206/4, 206/5.

Organization: British Geological Survey (BGS)
Field photographs of rock formations or modern precipitates from the sedimentary environment (NERC Grant NE/M010953/1)

Field photographs of rock formations or modern precipitates from the sedimentary environment. Samples were collected throughout the UK. This data was collected between February 2019 and November 2019. This data was collected to better understand the low temperature cycling of Telurium (Te) and Sellenium (Se) in the geological environment. For example, a range of ochre samples were included in this data. Ochres are a modern precipitate commonly found in rivers and streams which flow through geographical areas with a history of mining resources which are rich in sulphides. Iron from the sulphides are leached out and deposited downstream, coating river and stream beds, giving a red, yellow or orange colouration. Ochres can be a sink for trace metals such as Te and Se, therefore studying these environments could be informative from a resource perspective but also from an environmental hazard perspective. This data would be useful for researchers who require reference photographs for similar studies or as an aid for resampling.

Tags: Chalk, Ironstone, NERC_DDC, Sandstone, Slate
Organization: British Geological Survey (BGS)
Whole rock geochemistry data for coal, shale and other low temperature sedimentary settings (NERC Grant NE/M010953/1)

Whole rock and sediment geochemical data covering a range of elements, where values are given in ppm (parts per million) or as a % (percentage). The data is ordered chronologically in an excel spreadsheet and each sample is given a ‘Sample ID’, ‘Lithology’, ‘Locality’, ‘Age’ and ‘Date analysed’, followed by whole rock and sediment values for the following elements; Ag, Al, As, Au, B, Ba, Be, Bi, Ca, Cd, Ce, Co, Cr, Cs, Cu, Fe, Ga, Ge, Hf, Hg, In, K, La, Li, Mg, Mn, Mo, Na, Nb, Ni, P, Pb, Pd, Pt, Rb, Re, S, Sb, Sc, Se, Sn, Sr, Ta, Te, Th, Ti, TI, U, V, W, Y, Zn, Zr. Cells which are highlighted orange signify that the value given was below the detection limit. The values in orange cells have been halved to maintain spreadsheet functionality (i.e. to remove ‘<’ symbols). Cells which have been highlighted blue signify that the value given was above the detection limit. ALS method:ME-MS41L (https://www.alsglobal.com/en/services-and-products/geochemistry/geochemistry-testing-and-analysis/whole-rock-analysis-and-lithogeochemistry) . The majority of the samples included in this data were collected in the UK, but, where appropriate, samples out with the UK were included. The majority of the data was collected from 2014 to 2019. Whole rock and sediment samples were analysed by solution ICP-MS. Samples of ~30 g were individually milled and homogenised, and 0.5 g were digested with aqua regia in a graphite heating block. The residue was diluted with deionised water (18 M¿ cm), mixed, and analysed using a Varian 725 instrument at ALS Minerals (Loughrea; method ID: ME-MS41L). This data was collected to better understand the low temperature cycling of Telurium (Te) and Sellenium (Se) in the geological environment. For example, a range of ochre samples were included in this database. Ochres are a modern precipitate commonly found in rivers and streams which flow through geographical areas with a history of mining resources which are rich in sulphides. Iron from the sulphides are leached out and deposited downstream, coating river and stream beds, giving a red, yellow or orange colouration. Ochres can be a sink for trace metals, so analysing the abundances of these can be informative from a resource perspective but also from an environmental hazard perspective. This would be useful for researchers who require reference data for whole rock and sediment data of a particular lithology or age. This data is was collected by, but not limited to the following individuals; John Parnell, Sam Spinks, Josef Armstrong, Liam A Bullock, Magali Perez, Xueying Wang & Connor Brolly.

Tags: Coal, Geochemistry, NERC_DDC, Selenium, Shale, Tellurium, Whole rock analysis
Organization: British Geological Survey (BGS)
Deformation of Sandstone under Crustal Pressure and Temperature Conditions (NERC Grant NE/L002485/1)

Data generated at UCL on a conventional triaxial apparatus used to deform three different sandstones at room temperature and 150 °C. The data includes the raw mechanical data (time, load, displacement, pore pressure, pore pressure volume and confining pressure) and the meaningful processed data used to plot figures and draw main conclusions (stress, strain, pore volume change, effective mean stress, inelastic strain, yield points and Youngs modulus). The three sandstones used were Bleursville, Locharbriggs and Boise Sandstone, and are denoted by data files SS, L and MBO respectively. This dataset is used in the paper: M. Jefferd, N. Brantut, P.G. Meredith and T.M. Mitchell, Compactive Deformation of Sandstone under Crustal Pressure and Temperature Conditionsserpentinite, submitted to J. Geophys. Res. And in the UCL PhD Thesis M.Jefferd, Sandstone under Crustal Pressure and Temperature

Tags: Compaction, NERC_DDC, Sandstone
Organization: British Geological Survey (BGS)
Mechanical and microstructural analysis of synthetic quartz-cemented sandstones- data (NERC Grant NE/L002469/1)

P* data obtained through hydrostatic loading experiments, using triaxial experimental apparatus, as well as yield curve data obtained through differential loading tests, prior to the discovery of P* for different synthetic sandstones. The methodology used was taken from Bedford et al. (2018, 2019). Grain size analysis data obtained using a Beckman Coulter LS 13 320 laser diffraction particle size analyser. Particle analysis was conducted on five different synthetic sandstones with different grain size distributions. Secondary electron and backscatter electron SEM images for natural and synthetic sandstones. Secondary electron images were stitched together to form a whole core image. They were then binarised following the methodology of Rabbani and Ayatollahi. (2015). Hexagon grid size data used to obtain the correct grid size for performing porosity analysis across an mage using Fiji software (Brown, 2000). Bedford, J. D., Faulkner, D. R., Leclère, H., & Wheeler, J. (2018). High-Resolution Mapping of Yield Curve Shape and Evolution for Porous Rock: The Effect of Inelastic Compaction on 476 Porous Bassanite. Journal of Geophysical Research: Solid Earth, 123(2), 1217–1234. Bedford, J. D., Faulkner, D. R., Wheeler, J., & Leclère, H. (2019). High-resolution mapping of yield curve shape and evolution for high porosity sandstone. Journal of Geophysical Research: Solid Earth. Brown, G. O., Hsieh, H. T., & Lucero, D. A. (2000). Evaluation of laboratory dolomite core sample size using representative elementary volume concepts. Water Resources Research, 36(5), 484 1199–1207. Rabbani, A., & Ayatollahi, S. (2015). Comparing three image processing algorithms to estimate the grain-size distribution of porous rocks from binary 2D images and sensitivity analysis of the grain overlapping degree. Special Topics & Reviews in Porous Media: An International Journal, 6(1).

Tags: Compression tests, Image analysis, NERC_DDC, Porosity, Quartz, Sandstone
Organization: British Geological Survey (BGS)
Neogene neodymium isotope data from the Philippine Sea (IODP Expedition 351) (NERC Grant NE/M017370/1)

We report sedimentary coatings and fish teeth neodymium isotope values – tracers for water-mass mixing – from deep-water International Ocean Discovery Program (IODP) Site U1438 (4.7 km water depth) in the Philippine Sea, northwest Pacific Ocean. The time period encompasses the last 20 million years.

Tags: Miocene, NERC_DDC, Neodymium isotopes, Neogene, Pliocene
Organization: British Geological Survey (BGS)
Thermogravimetric analysis profiles of bulk samples from the CoG3 NERC project (NERC Grant NE/M011488/1)

Thermogravimetric Analysis profiles as xy datasets of limonites from Acoje (Philippines), Caldag (Turkey), Piaui (Brazil) and Shevchenko (Kazakhstan) laterite deposits. The data were acquired during the NERC SoS Minerals CoG3 project between 2015 and 2018 using a TA Instruments Thermogravimetric Analyzer (TGA) instrument at the Natural History Museum, London, UK. Powdered samples were loaded into the TGA and heated at 10 degrees C per minute up to 800 degrees C under a flowing N2 atmosphere. Information regarding the type and proportion of hydrous or volatile rich mineral phases can be obtained from the decomposition profile. This may be useful within the mining sector, resource assessment, processing or prospecting, geo- or material scientists and processing engineers / metallurgists. The data were acquired in the Earth Sciences Department, Natural History Museum by the NHM CoG3 team. NERC grant: CoG3: The geology, geometallurgy and geomicrobiology of cobalt resources leading to new product streams

Tags: Laterites, NERC_DDC, Thermogravimetric analysis
Organization: British Geological Survey (BGS)
Bulk XRD (X-ray Diffraction) powder diffraction data of cobalt bearing raw materials used in the CoG3 NERC project (NERC Grant NE/M011488/1)

NERC Grant NE/M011488/1 X-ray powder diffraction patterns as xy datasets of limonites from Acoje (Philippines), Caldag (Turkey), Nkamouna (Cameroon), Piaui (Brazil) and Shevchenko (Kazakhstan) laterite deposits; reduced sulphide ore from Thakaringa Mine (Australia) and Captain deposit (Canada); processing residues from the Kevitsa Mine (Finland). The data were acquired during the NERC SoS Minerals CoG3 project between 2015 and 2018 using a PANAlytical X’Pert Pro diffractometer at the Natural History Museum, London, UK. Powdered samples were back loaded into a deep well holder, loaded into the instrument in reflection geometry and data collected using Co Kalpha radiation between 3 and 70 degrees 2Theta. These data were used primarily for phase identification. This may be useful within the mining sector, resource assessment, processing or prospecting, geo- or material scientists and processing engineers / metallurgists. The data were acquired in the Core Research Laboratories, Natural History Museum by the NHM CoG3 team. NERC grant: CoG3: The geology, geometallurgy and geomicrobiology of cobalt resources leading to new product streams

Tags: Cobalt, Laterites, Limonite, NERC_DDC, X ray diffraction
Organization: British Geological Survey (BGS)
Electron probe microanalysis (EPMA) of iron oxide minerals from cobalt and nickel bearing limonitic laterite deposits from the CoG3 NERC project (NERC Grant NE/M011488/1)

NERC Grant NE/M011488/1 Electron microprobe analyses of Fe-oxide and Fe-oxyhydroxide phases as elemental percentages per point analysis. The phases were within limonites from Acoje (Philippines), Caldag (Turkey), Nkamouna (Cameroon), Piaui (Brazil) and Shevchenko (Kazakhstan) laterite deposits. The data were acquired during the NERC SoS Minerals CoG3 project between 2015 and 2018 using a Cameca SX100 electron microprobe at the Natural History Museum, London, UK. Point analyses were performed on samples set within epoxy resin blocks, polished and coated with carbon. All elements were analysed using wavelength dispersive X-ray spectrometers. These data were used to identify the Co and Ni bearing host minerals within each natural resource and to assess the amount and variability of these elements within specific Fe-oxide or Fe-oxyhydroxide phases. This may be useful within the mining sector, resource assessment, processing or prospecting, geo- or material scientists and processing engineers / metallurgists. The data were acquired in the Core Research Laboratories, Natural History Museum by the NHM CoG3 team. NERC grant: CoG3: The geology, geometallurgy and geomicrobiology of cobalt resources leading to new product streams

Tags: Cobalt, Electron microprobes, Geology, Geomicrobiology, Goethite, Hematite, Laterites, Limonite, Metallurgy, NERC_DDC, Nickel
Organization: British Geological Survey (BGS)
ICP (Inductively coupled plasma) data of cobalt bearing ore materials used in the CoG3 project. (NERC Grant NE/M011488/1)

NERC Grant NE/M011488/1 ICP bulk chemistry as wt% oxide or elemental ppm of limonites from Acoje (Philippines), Caldag (Turkey), Nkamouna (Cameroon), Piaui (Brazil) and Shevchenko (Kazakhstan) laterite deposits; reduced sulphide ore from Thakaringa Mine (Australia); processing residues from the Kevitsa Mine (Finland). The data were acquired during the NERC SoS Minerals CoG3 project between 2015 and 2018 by ALS Global using either lithium borate fusion or 4 acid digestion. These data were used to assess bulk geochemistry, and the Co and Ni loading of the resources. This may be useful within the mining sector, resource assessment, processing or prospecting, geo- or material scientists and processing engineers / metallurgists. NERC grant: CoG3: The geology, geometallurgy and geomicrobiology of cobalt resources leading to new product streams

Tags: Cobalt, Geology, Geomicrobiology, ICP spectroscopy, Metallurgy, NERC_DDC
Organization: British Geological Survey (BGS)
Chemistry of Manganese (Mn) oxides in limonite samples from the CoG3 NERC project (NERC Grant NE/M011488/1)

NERC Grant NE/M011488/1 Electron microprobe analyses of Mn-oxyhydroxide phases as elemental percentages per point analysis. Mn-oxyhydroxide phases were within limonites from Acoje (Philippines), Caldag (Turkey), Nkamouna (Cameroon), Piaui (Brazil) and Shevchenko (Kazakhstan) laterite deposits. The data were acquired during the NERC SoS Minerals CoG3 project between 2015 and 2018 using a Cameca SX100 electron microprobe at the Natural History Museum, London, UK. Point analyses were performed on samples set within epoxy resin blocks, polished and coated with carbon. All elements were analysed using wavelength dispersive X-ray spectrometers. These data were used to identify the Co and Ni bearing host minerals within each natural resource and to assess the amount and variability of these elements within specific Mn-oxyhydroxide phases. This may be useful within the mining sector, resource assessment, processing or prospecting, geo- or material scientists and processing engineers / metallurgists. The data were acquired in the Core Research Laboratories, Natural History Museum by the NHM CoG3 team. NERC grant: CoG3: The geology, geometallurgy and geomicrobiology of cobalt resources leading to new product streams

Tags: Cobalt, Electron microprobes, Geology, Geomicrobiology, Laterites, Limonite, Manganese oxides, Metallurgy, NERC_DDC, Nickel
Organization: British Geological Survey (BGS)
Comparative performance of rural water supplies during drought - dataset (NERC grant NE/R000069/1)

Ethiopia experienced severe drought in 2015-16. Many rural communities experienced declines in the performance of their water supply systems. As a result UNICEF commissioned a real-time monitoring and responsive operation and maintenance programme for point source rural water supplies across Central, Northern and Eastern Ethiopia. The water point monitoring survey was coordinated by UNICEF and conducted by World Vision Ethiopia and Oxfam Ethiopia. Data was collected between January and May 2016. Akvo Flow, a mobile survey tool, was used to collect data using questionnaires which were completed by enumerators and uploaded to central servers in near real time. The dataset includes data on functionality, access, usage and water quantity from 5196 rural water points. UNICEF provided the dataset to BGS. BGS reorganised, cleaned, and conducted quality control and analysis of the dataset. A companion paper has been published with more details of the methodology and results of the monitoring survey, https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-020-14839-3

Tags: Droughts, NERC_DDC, Water
Organization: British Geological Survey (BGS)
Geomechanical Properties of the Carboniferous Middle Coal Measures: Influence on fracture fluid flow and frictional stability during geothermal utilisation (UKGEOS Glasgow)

UKGEOS and Core Sample Analysis. Geomechanical testing was performed to determine triaxial compressional strength, tensile strength, frictional strength and permeability of sandstones, siltstones, mudstones and coals from eleven depth intervals within the GGC01 borehole, UK Geoenergy Observatories (UKGEOS), Glasgow, United Kingdom. Frictional strength tests were also performed on cuttings samples of sandstones, siltstones, mudstones and coals from the GGA08 borehole, Glasgow, United Kingdom. In total twenty-three tensile strength tests were performed on ten sampled intervals, and seven porosity measurements pre-and post-failure were taken. Nine triaxial compressive strength tests and twenty-one frictional strength tests were performed, with permeability measured both before and after failure or shear respectively. From compressive strength tests we also determined the Young’s modulus and Poisson’s ratio. Results of X-Ray Diffraction are also included in the dataset.

Tags: Boreholes, Carboniferous, Coal, Compressive strength, Core sampling, Drilling, Fluid flow, Fracture analysis, Friction (geomechanics), Geomechanics, Mudstone, NERC_DDC, Permeability, Sample analysis, Sampling, Sandstone, Siltstone, Tensile strength
Organization: British Geological Survey (BGS)