Hello and welcome to the first newsletter of 2025! We're excited to catch up with you on all things MapStand.
The Energy Transition & Geospatial Intelligence 🌎
You probably already have a pretty good idea of what we do. But here's a little reminder...
Our mission is simple: to equip energy professionals, policymakers, and decision-makers with reliable, transparent, and dynamic datasets. From renewables and hydrogen to carbon capture and subsea infrastructure, we map the interconnected industries shaping the energy industry - in real-time.
These industries, power grids, renewables, subsea infrastructure, oil & gas, carbon capture and storage (CCS), and hydrogen, are rapidly evolving to meet the challenge of achieving a net-zero economy.
Using our integrated datasets which are continuously updated, you can streamline operations, assess risks, and make informed strategic decisions. The energy transition is complex, but with MapStand, you have the tools to turn data into action.
Let us help you to make educated, informed decisions that save time, money and resources. In an industry where timing is everything, don’t let outdated or incomplete data hold you back!
Read the full blog here.
Decarbonisation Advancements in the UK Humber Region 🌎
Uniper's CCGT + Carbon Capture Power Plant
MapStand Support of the CCUS industry in the North Sea: In this project example, the MapStand CCUS database shows proposed CO2 transport routes in the North Sea. While the storage location is not final, emissions will likely be managed through the Viking CCS project, which aims to collect emissions from Immingham and store them in the UK Southern North Sea Viking storage area.
Project background: Uniper is advancing plans for a pre-approved 470MW Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) facility with carbon capture at Killingholme, strategically located near Uniper's existing Killingholme power station. The CCGT will also feature carbon capture technology to capture ~2.5 million tonnes of CO₂ emissions annually.
In 2015, C.Gen received approval for a similar CCGT plant, aiming to capture CO₂ for storage in the White Rose saline aquifer (now the Endurance reservoir). However, the collapse of the UK government’s £1 billion CCS funding competition halted progress.
With renewed government focus on achieving 5GW of low-carbon energy capacity, Uniper took a decision to acquire the site and planning consent. Front-end engineering and design (FEED) studies are scheduled to start in 2025 and operations are expected to begin by 2030. The Killingholme project contributes to the Humber region’s ambition to become a leading hub for low-carbon energy solutions.
Welcoming Sharon, our new GIS Analyst 🙌
Sharon Mwanzia brings a strong background in geospatial technology and data analysis and is excited to apply her skills to support energy transition projects at MapStand.
Welcome, Sharon! It's great to have you on board 👋
If you'd like to discuss how we can support you with projects in 2025 and beyond, we'd love to hear from you. You can contact us here.
Thanks for reading. Speak to you soon!
Francis and the MapStand team