BGS Open-loop GSHP screening tool and methodology

What it contains

The project page, screening map and published QJEGH methodology behind BGS's open-loop ground source heat pump viability screening for England and Wales. Separately citable from the WMS layer, and what a technical reviewer will ask for.

When you need it

Useful at these project stages, from the working group's stage matrix:

Strategic DefinitionInitial FeasibilityAssess

Matched on

Resource assessment and potential models (not a matrix item); Temperature, heat flow and thermal properties (not a matrix item)

Assigned by

Matched to data items the matrix names

Coverage and detail

Nations

England, Wales

Access and machine route

Licence as stated

The holder does not state a licence.

Assertion source

verified against the holder's page, 7 September 2026

Classification

Category

Resource & Subsurface

Sub-category

1.8 Resource assessment & potential models

Assigned by

Checked by a person

Depth domain

0–200 m

Technology

Open-loop / ATES, Closed-loop GSHP

Data form

Tool, Document

Evidence confidence

Not yet assessed. Only a person can set this.

How current this entry is

Last updated here

2026-09-22

Last checked against the holder

2026-09-07

Checked by a person

2026-09-07

Catalogue id

bgs-open-loop-gshp-screening-tool