A revised structural elements map for the Faroe-Shetland Basin and adjacent areas

This report describes the construction of a revised structural elements map for the Faroe-Shetland Basin (FSB) and adjacent areas by the British Geological Survey and Jardfeingi, on behalf of the Faroe-Shetland Consortium (FSC). The revised map builds on the structural elements map of Ritchie et al. (2011) which was based primarily upon maps published in peer reviewed journals and books and further constrained by several commercial seismic profiles. The primary purpose of that map was to geographically delineate the main structural elements of the FSB for description in the published research report. However, recent work has highlighted some contrasting structural interpretations compared to the Ritchie et al. (2011) structural elements map and this study has addressed some of these issues. The revised map is based upon new seismic and potential field interpretations, using the extensive FSC seismic database with a particular focus upon the Corona High, Flett High and Erlend High areas. The revised map also incorporates some revisions on the basis of results from recent FSC projects and publications