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Platts geospatial and database products are the market standards for energy industry analysis, including competitive benchmarking, market intelligence, energy infrastructure security, emergency preparedness, and reliability research.

For nearly 20 years, Platts has been collecting geospatial and statistical data from energy public sources and private industry contacts, including many sources that are no longer publicly available. With over 60 seamless North American and European geospatial data layers, Platts provides the most comprehensive and accurate energy-related GIS data on the market.

Welcome to the Platts GIS Data information site. Below you will find an extensive list of GIS data for North American and Europe. Each geospatial data layer is available in ESRI Shapefile and MapInfo TAB format. The site also includes links to detailed FGDC compliant metadata describing the attribute information and extents of coverage.

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• U.S. Urban Areas

• North America

• Europe

NATURAL GAS

• North America

• Europe

COAL

• North America

MISCELLANEOUS

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Platts 1:7,500 Scale Urban Area Electric Infrastructure geospatial data layers represent the only commercially available data of its kind. To date, we have used over 50,000 square miles of high-resolution aerial orthoimagery covering the urban areas to verify that no infrastructure features have been omitted. Our imagery, in-depth research, and extensive source collection ensure that Platts remains unmatched in the development of geospatial data for the energy industry.

Urban Area Power Plants - metadata / example

The Platts 1:7,500 Scale Power Plant geospatial data layer contains point features representing entire power generating facilities within 120 urban areas in the United States and its territories. Although a power plant may have multiple generators, or units, the power plant layer represents all units at a plant as one feature. Detailed attribute information associated with the power plant layer includes fuel types, prime movers, and operational and financial statistics. Utility- and non-utility-operated power plants with at least 4.5 MW of demonstrated capacity, plus many smaller power plants, are represented by this layer. In addition, power plants in all stages of development--including proposed, tabled, and under construction--are represented. The 1:7,500-scale power plants for urban areas were digitized using orthorectified aerial imagery with resolutions varying from 0.5 feet to 2 feet.

Urban Area Substations - metadata / example

The Platts 1:7,500 Scale Electric Substation geospatial data layer contains point features representing electric transmission, subtransmission, and some distribution substations within 120 urban areas in the United States and its territories. These substations are fed by electric transmission and subtransmission lines and are used to step up and step down the voltage of electricity being carried by the lines, or simply to connect various lines and maintain reliability of supply. These substations can be located on the surface within fenced enclosures, within special-purpose buildings, on rooftops (in urban environments), or underground. A substation feature is also used to represent a location where one transmission line "taps" into another. The 1:7,500-scale electric substations for urban areas were digitized using orthorectified aerial imagery with resolutions varying from 0.5 feet to 2 feet.

Urban Area Transmission Lines - metadata / example

The Platts 1:7,500 Scale Transmission Lines geospatial data layer contains polyline features representing electric power lines of transmission and subtransmission voltages within 120 urban areas in the United States and its territories. Transmission lines can carry alternating current or direct current with voltages typically ranging from 69 kV to 765 kV. Transmission lines can be overhead and underground; underground transmission lines are more often found in urban areas. Subtransmission lines generally carry voltages ranging from 23 kV to 69 kV. These subtransmission lines transmit power from higher-voltage lines or other bulk power sources to local distribution network substations. The 1:7,500-scale transmission lines for urban areas were digitized using orthorectified aerial imagery with resolutions varying from 0.5 feet to 2 feet.

Urban Area Transmission Line Structures - metadata / example

The Platts 1:7,500 Scale Transmission Line Structure geospatial data layer contains point features representing structures supporting electric transmission and subtransmission lines within 120 urban areas in the United States and its territories. The 1:7,500-scale transmission line structures for urban areas were digitized using orthorectified aerial imagery with resolutions varying from 0.5 feet to 2 feet.

Power Plants - metadata / example

The Platts Power Plant geospatial data layer contains point features representing power generating facilities in North America. Although a power plant may have multiple generators, or units, the power plant layer represents all units at a plant as one feature. Detailed attribute information associated with the power plant layer includes fuel types, prime movers, and operational and financial statistics. Utility and non-utility operated power plants with at least 4.5 MW of demonstrated capacity, plus many smaller power plants, are represented by this layer. In addition, power plants in all stages of development--including proposed, tabled, and under construction--are represented.

Substations - metadata / example

The Platts Electric Substation geospatial data layer contains point features representing electric transmission, subtransmission, and some distribution substations in North America. These substations are fed by electric transmission and subtransmission lines and are used to step up and step down the voltage of electricity being carried by the lines, or simply to connect various lines and maintain reliability of supply. These substations can be located on the surface within fenced enclosures, within special-purpose buildings, on rooftops (in urban environments), or underground. A substation feature is also used to represent a location where one transmission line "taps" into another.

Transmission Lines - metadata / example

The Platts Transmission Lines geospatial data layer contains polyline features representing electric power lines of transmission and subtransmission voltages covering North America. Transmission lines can carry alternating current or direct current with voltages typically ranging from 110 kV to 765 kV. Transmission lines can be overhead and underground; underground transmission lines are more often found in urban areas. Subtransmission lines generally carry voltages ranging from 33 kV to 100 kV. These subtransmission lines transmit power from higher-voltage lines or other bulk power sources to local distribution network substations.

Transmission Line Constraints - metadata / example

The Platts Transmission Line Constraints geospatial data layer contains lines representing transmission-line corridors in the United States that have historically experienced capacity constraints. When electricity transfer on a transmission line into a market reaches its limit, the transmission line is said to be constrained. Transmission-line constraints can signify an area of security concern, a need to improve the balance of electricity flow into a market, or a need for additional transmission lines to serve a market. In the eastern United States these constraints are termed "flowgates" by the North American Electric Reliability Council (NERC), and in the western United States these constraints are termed "paths" by the Western Electric Coordinating Council (WECC).

Electric IOU Service Territories - metadata / example

The Platts Electric Investor Owned Utility (IOU) Service Territories geospatial data layer contains regions representing the geographic extent of retail service provided by investor-owned utilities in North America. Included in the attribute information are revenues, rates, number of customers, and total megawatt-hours delivered for residential, commercial, industrial, and wholesale electricity sales by utility.

Electric NonIOU Service Territories - metadata / example

The Platts Electric Non-Investor Owned Utility (NonIOU) Service Territories geospatial data layer contains regions representing the geographic extent of retail service provided by non-investor owned utilities (municipalities, distribution cooperatives, and public, private, and federal utilities) in North America. Included in the attribute information are revenues, rates, number of customers, and total megawatt-hours delivered for residential, commercial, and industrial electricity sales by utility.

Electric Holding Company Service Territories - metadata / example

The Platts Electric Holding Company Service Territories geospatial data layer contains regions representing the geographic extent of retail service for all utility holding companies in North America. Included in the attribute information are revenues, rates, number of customers, and total megawatt-hours delivered for residential, commercial, industrial, and wholesale electricity sales by holding company.

Non-Regulated Electric Service Providers - metadata / example

The Platts Non-Regulated Electric Service Provider Territories contains regions representing the geographic extent of retail service offered by competing utilities in non-regulated electric markets.

Electric Planning Areas - metadata / example

The Platts Electric Planning Areas geospatial data layer contains regions representing the geographic extent of utility planning areas, which is derived from the combined retail service territories of member companies.

Electric Control Areas - metadata / example

The Platts Electric Control Areas geospatial data layer contains regions representing the geographic extent of utility control areas, which is derived from the combined retail service territories of member companies.

Electric Market Areas - metadata / example

The Platts Electric Market Areas geospatial data layer contains regions representing the geographic extent of electric price clearing markets. If a planning area is not affected by transmission constraints, then the market area will have a one-to-one relationship with its associated planning area. If there are known transmission constraints dividing a planning area, two or more market areas will be created within it to display the geographic extent of the markets.

Electric Transmission Areas - metadata / example

The Platts Electric Transmission Areas geospatial data layer contains regions representing the geographic extent of adjacent market areas whose flow of electricity is not known to be affected by transmission constraints. Transmission areas typically cover a larger extent than a control area and are based on NERC-reported summer/winter regional and interregional reliability.

ISO Zones - metadata / example

The Platts Independent System Operator (ISO) Zones geospatial data layer contains regions representing the geographic extent of the wholesale power zones and interfaces for which ISOs maintain reliability and direct transmission traffic. Most ISOs are not-for-profit organizations that manage the transmission lines and supervise maintenance within their zones, but the transmission systems are still owned and maintained by individual utilities. ISOs facilitate fair and open competition in the wholesale power market and allow for power to be purchased and sold through competitive bidding.

Regional Transmission Organizations - metadata / example

The Platts Regional Transmission Organization (RTO) Territories geospatial data layer contains regions representing the geographic extent of the regions that RTOs oversee. The role of an RTO is to ensure equal treatment of industry participants using the transmission lines within a region and to control the wholesale bulk electric system through coordination of planning and operations. A desired outcome of RTOs is to improve the efficient use of the electric transmission system as well as create greater competition within the wholesale market.

NERC Regions - metadata / example

The Platts North American Electric Reliability Council (NERC) Regions geospatial data layer contains regions representing the geographic extent of the eight Regional Reliability Councils. These eight councils are made up of members from all segments of the electric industry and are responsible for reliably planning and operating all the electricity supplied in the United States, Canada, and a portion of Mexico.

NERC Sub-Regions - metadata / example

The Platts North American Electric Reliability Council (NERC) Sub-Regions geospatial data layer contains regions representing the geographic extent of the sub-regions of the eight Regional Reliability Councils.

Generating Stations - metadata / example
The Platts Generating Stations geospatial data layer contains point features representing power generating facilities in Europe. Although a power plant may have multiple generators, or units, the power plant layer represents all units at a plant as one feature. Detailed attribute information associated with the power plant layer includes fuel types, prime movers, and operational and financial statistics.

Substations - metadata / example

The Platts Electric Substation geospatial data layer contains point features representing electric transmission, subtransmission, and some distribution substations in Europe. These substations are fed by electric transmission and subtransmission lines and are used to step up and step down the voltage of electricity being carried by the lines, or simply to connect various lines and maintain reliability of supply. These substations can be located on the surface within fenced enclosures, within special-purpose buildings, on rooftops (in urban environments), or underground. A substation feature is also used to represent a location where one transmission line "taps" into another.

Transmission Lines - metadata / example

The Platts Transmission Lines geospatial data layer contains polyline features representing electric power lines of transmission voltages covering Europe. Transmission lines can carry alternating current or direct current with voltages typically ranging from 110 kV to 765 kV. Transmission lines can be overhead and underground; underground transmission lines are more often found in urban areas.

Electric Interconnects - metadata / example

The Platts Electric Interconnects geospatial data layer contains polyline features representing the connection between two substations on either end of a cross-border electric interconnect.ion transmission line in Europe.

Transmission Zones - metadata / example

The Platts Transmission Zones geospatial data layer contains regions representing the geographic extent of high-voltage electricity transmission for distinct transmission system operators (TSOs) in Europe.

Electric Distribution Territories - metadata / example

The Platts Electric Distribution Territories geospatial data layer contains regions representing the geographic extent of electricity distribution for distinct distribution network operators in Europe.

Natural Gas Pipelines - metadata / example

The Platts Natural Gas Pipelines geospatial data layer contains polyline features representing interstate and intrastate gas pipelines throughout North America. These pipelines represent the "midstream" transportation routes of natural gas after it has left the gathering systems and before it reaches the local distribution systems. Included in the layer are proposed and under-construction pipeline projects.

Natural Gas Compressor Stations - metadata / example

The Platts Natural Gas Compressor Stations geospatial data layer contains point features representing the natural gas compressor stations on interstate and intrastate gas pipelines in North America. The role of the compressor station is to compress natural gas, increasing the pressure and providing the energy to move the natural gas through the pipeline. These stations are placed, on average, 40 to 100 miles apart along a single pipeline network. The number of compressors, or units, in a station may vary depending on the diameter of the pipe and the volume of gas that is being moved. Attribute data is included that identifies this information.

Natural Gas Receipt/Delivery Points - metadata / example

The Platts Natural Gas Receipt/Delivery Points geospatial data layer contains point features representing locations on interstate natural gas pipelines where natural gas gathering systems connect (receipt) to the pipeline and where natural gas local distribution systems and other end users (delivery) connect to the pipeline within North America.

Natural Gas Storage Facilities - metadata / example

The Platts Natural Gas Storage Facilities geospatial data layer contains point features representing locations of facilities used for natural gas storage in the United States. Common types of storage facilities include depleted gas reservoirs, aquifer storage fields, and salt caverns. Natural gas pipeline companies use storage facilities to maximize the use of the pipeline system all year and to quickly deliver natural gas to end users during peak demand.

Natural Gas Processing Plants - metadata / example

The Platts Natural Gas Processing Plant geospatial data layer contains points representing locations of processing plants in North America where "pipeline-quality" dry natural gas is separated from the various hydrocarbons and fluids from pure natural gas. The newly processed natural gas is then transported through the pipeline system to the local distribution companies and other end users.

LNG Import Terminals - metadata / example

The Platts Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Import Terminals geospatial data layer contains point features representing locations in and around the United States where LNG Import Terminals currently exist and where terminals are being proposed for construction. Liquid natural gas is delivered to these terminals and through a process of regasification, the natural gas is turned from liquid to gas and transported through the pipeline network. Attribute data include the total capacity of a terminal, total storage capacity, and proposed on-line date.

Natural Gas Import/Export Points - metadata / example

The Platts Natural Gas Import/Export Points geospatial data layer contains point features representing the locations where natural gas is imported into and exported out of the United States. Yearly volume and price information is included in the attribute data.

Natural Gas Production Regions - metadata / example

The Platts Natural Gas Production Regions geospatial data layer contains regions representing the geographic extent of basins that produce natural gas in North America.

Natural Gas Utility Service Territories - metadata / example

The Platts Natural Gas Utility Service Territories geospatial data layer contains regions representing the geographic extent of retail service provided by natural gas utilities in North America. Included in the attribute information are revenues, rates, number of customers, and total million cubic feet delivered for residential, commercial, industrial, and electric utility sales by natural gas utility.

Natural Gas Holding Company Service Territories - metadata / example

The Platts Natural Gas Holding Service Territories geospatial data layer contains regions representing the geographic extent of retail service provided by natural gas holding companies in North America. Included in the attribute information are revenues, rates, number of customers, and total million cubic feet delivered for residential, commercial, industrial, and electric utility sales by natural gas holding company.

Non-Regulated Natural Gas Service Providers - metadata / example

The Platts Non-Regulated Natural Gas Service Provider Territories contain regions representing the geographic extent of retail service offered by competing utilities in non-regulated natural gas markets.

Natural Gas Pipelines - metadata / example

The Platts Natural Gas Pipelines geospatial data layer contains polyline features representing natural gas transmission pipelines in Europe. These pipelines represent the "midstream" transportation routes of natural gas after it has left the gathering systems and before it reaches the local distribution systems.

Natural Gas Compressor Stations - metadata / example

The Platts Natural Gas Compressor Stations geospatial data layer contains point features representing the location of compressor stations along the natural gas transmission pipelines in Europe.

Natural Gas Storage - metadata / example

The Platts Natural Gas Storage geospatial data layer contains point features representing the location of natural gas storage facilities supporting the natural gas transmission pipeline network in Europe.

Natural Gas Facilities - metadata / example

The Platts Natural Gas Facilities geospatial data layer contains point features representing the location of miscellaneous gas facilities that are not compressor stations or storage facilities and that support the natural gas transmission pipeline network in Europe. Facility types include production, delivery, transfer stations, offshore terminals, blending stations, border transfer stations, gas treatment, and many others.

Natural Gas Production Regions - metadata / example

The Platts Natural Gas Production Regions geospatial data layer contains regions representing the extent of extractable natural gas reserves that have been identified in Europe.

LNG Terminals - metadata / example

The Platts LNG Terminals geospatial data layer contains point features representing the location of LNG import and export terminals in Europe and the Mediterranean. Detailed attribute data includes storage capacity, regasification capacity, and supply source.

Coal Mines and Sources - metadata / example

The Platts Coal Mines and Sources geospatial data layer contains point features representing the location of all coal-transacting sites within the United States. The different types of sites include preps, tipples, and mines and are attributed with detailed operating statistics.

Coal Docks - metadata / example

The Platts Coal Docks geospatial data layer contains point features representing the location of major coal docks and import/export facilities within the United States.

Navigable Waterways - metadata / example

The Platts Navigable Waterways geospatial data layer contains polyline features representing navigable waterways in the United States.

Air Quality Non-Attainment Areas - metadata / example

The Platts Air Quality Non-Attainment Areas geospatial data layer contains regions representing the geographic extent of areas that are estimated to be out of compliance with the United States Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA's) air-quality guidelines. The air-quality guidelines included pertain to Ozone 1-Hour, Ozone 8-Hour, Carbon Monoxide, Sulfur Dioxide, Particulate Matter, and Lead Emissions readings.

Industrial Density - metadata / example

The Platts Industrial Density geospatial data layer contains regions representing the three-digit energy-intensive NAICS code for employee and establishment counts by county in the United States.

All Company Points - metadata / example

The Platts All Company Points geospatial data layer contains point features representing the North American company headquarters of electric, coal, and natural gas-related companies within the Platts database products

Shipping Ports - metadata / example

The Platts Shipping Ports geospatial data layer contains point features representing major shipping ports around Europe. This layer is derived from the World Port Index.

All Company Points - metadata / example

The Platts All Company Points geospatial data layer contains point features representing the European company headquarters of electric- and natural gas-related companies within the Platts database products

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I am looking for some gas gathering lines in a city, but I can't find them. Why?

Our gas pipeline layer primarily contains intra- and inter-state gas pipelines with a few selected gathering lines. It is likely that for your area of interest we do not currently map down to the gathering-line level.

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