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Petroleum Cultural, already linked to every property.
A detailed view of Norwegian petroleum geology: faults, geological boundaries, published seep contours (seepage areas), domes (uplifted structures that may contain oil and gas), structural elements and oil and gas geochemistry. The dataset is supplied by Geodata AS, with Sokkeldirektoratet (formerly Oljedirektoratet) and Norges geologiske undersøkelse (NGU) as the underlying data owners.
What the dataset contains
Petroleum Cultural in Placepoint
A detailed view of Norwegian petroleum geology: faults, geological boundaries, published seep contours (seepage areas), domes (uplifted structures that may contain oil and gas), structural elements and oil and gas geochemistry. The dataset is supplied by Geodata AS, with Sokkeldirektoratet (formerly Oljedirektoratet) and Norges geologiske undersøkelse (NGU) as the underlying data owners.
The dataset is mainly a specialist tool for the petroleum industry and its supply chain. For a property developer in other industries it is rarely directly relevant to decisions, but it can give context for plots with special geological value or restrictions. Part of our geology and energy map layers. Related: Petroleum Wellbores, Petroleum Infrastructure, Bedrock.
This text is based on the dataset documentation, synced 16 October 2026.
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About the datasetHow often is petroleum geology updated?
Monthly. The frequency follows the source and is shown on the dataset in Placepoint.
Where does the data come from?
From Geodata AS and Sokkeldirektoratet. We collect and quality-check the data and place it on the correct property, with source and date on every field.
How do I see petroleum geology on a property?
Look up the address in Fusion and turn on the Geology map layer. The dataset is there as its own layer, and the details appear in the property panel when you click on the map.
Can I get the dataset programmatically?
Yes. The same data is available in Placepoint API and in Placepoint AI through MCP, so you can bring it into your own systems and agents.
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