FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

 

Who Should Use ArcticWeb?

ArcticWeb is accessed by a wide range of users. From science classes in the US studying fish populations, to oil and gas service companies creating environmental impact assessments, to journalists finding up-to-date records on breaking news, ArcticWeb is a multi-use geoportal.

To illustrate the different ways ArcticWeb can be used, we’ll be posting news stories, videos and other insightful search ideas. If you’ve used ArcticWeb in an interesting way we’d love to know!

What kind of information do you search?

ArcticWeb covers a wide range of Norwegian data types. Without listing everything here, it’s safe to say that if it’s offshore, it’s in ArcticWeb. You can view all aquaculture localities on a map, pipelines, recreational areas, shellfish farms, nature types, salmon fjords, wells, ice charts, fixed facilities, reports of all kinds, and so much more! To give a more detailed overview, we have compiled a table called Searchable Data that explains data types, owners, update frequency, and other relevant information.

What are the advantages of using ArcticWeb?

Users of ArcticWeb are able to search multiple data sources at once, resulting in the results they are looking for, how they want them. There are many scenarios one could imagine: an oil company looking for environmentally-sensitive areas near a potential exploration site, a service company researching data for an impact assessment report, a student overlaying data themes to gain reliable information and a visual result for a research question. All of these scenarios are ways ArcticWeb is being used today.

There are advantages to using ArcticWeb rather than searching each individual Key Data Owner separately. This includes:

  • Easy access to public data.
  • More effective and less time consuming communication and data search.
  • Best available and current design basis data
  • Information and data gaps are more clearly identified.
  • Increases the demand for improved data and data format.
  • Strengthens the cooperation and dialogue between operators and data providers.
  • Cross-border cooperation and standardisation of arctic data & research and development between nations, providing a common arena for information exchange.
  • Avoids duplication of work and data (common grounds, cost savings).
  • Data is best maintained and updated by the data owner. Data Owners can easily fulfill their requirements to provide up-to-date information to the public, through an easily accessible portal.
  • Through a distributed IT solution, instant data owner access can be achieved, rather than the development of in-house databases.
  • Data collection isundertaken by operators to be handed over to data owner.

    • Why is it called ArcticWeb if it only covers Norway?

    ArcticWeb currently covers the entire Norwegian continental shelf. Our target is to offer a circumpolar solution offering access to all relevant design basis data in Arctic areas. During 2011 we will endeavour to add international data owners, and continue working towards circumpolar expansion of Greenland, Canada, USA and Russia. The AMAP area is defined by the Arctic Council.
    We encourage energy companies operating in other Arctic regions to contact us for inclusion in the expansion of ArcticWeb.

    Can I export data from ArcticWeb?

    Yes – all registered users can export data from ArcticWeb. We have different user types, which allows all joint industry members, key data owners, and non-commercial users free registration. Commercial users are able to search ArcticWeb, but need to register for a paid membership to enjoy full functionality. Commercial users are also invited to contact us to learn more about inclusion as a joint industry partner.

    What is a Key Data Owner?

    Key data owners are the organizations/institutions that have the ownership or authority over certain sets of data. Please see Data Owners for more information.

    What development is planned for 2011?

    Future development themes are identified by the ArcticWeb Steering Committee. This committee is made up of a representative from each joint industry partner (JIP) of ArcticWeb from Statoil, ConocoPhillips, BG Group, ENI, Lundin and Shell. In general, new data themes are related to exploration and production issues. Upcoming implementation of relevant public data themes applicable for:

  • Emergency Response Evaluations
  • Environmental Assessments
  • Exploration activities
  • Early field development
  • Safety Assessments

    • While our aim is to continue adding new data themes and data sets identified by the ArcticWeb Steering Committee, we are glad to hear suggestions from users. Please send us your feedback!

    Any Other Questions?

    Use the contact form if you have any questions!

     

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