TabbedOverviewPlatts Map Data Pro is a geographic information system layer service that facilitates data visualization, analysis, modification, and printing of geospatial data layers with commodity spatial views. The product features a user interface for project assistance and can be used with other GIS datasets and applications. Provider: Standard & Poor (S&P)Posted: Jun 15, 2017 9:53amUpdated: Jun 13, 2019 11:45amSourceCRL reviews are based on independent research. Information is researched by CRL staff and other specialists at CRL libraries. See CRL Review for additional source notes. DetailsCollection ContentSubject Areas: Social SciencesResource Types: Big dataGeospatial data - Denotes data sourced directly from publisherTerms and Provider DetailsProvider: Standard & Poor (S&P) Website: http://www.standardandpoors.com/en_US/web/guest/homeMain Address: 55 Water Street New York, NY 10041 United States CRL ReviewCollection Content: Platts Map Data Pro is a commodity specific GIS map data collection deliverable through FTP (file transfer protocol). Through GIS data, the product offers North American commodity spatial views enhanced by Bentek Energy analytics. The Map Data Pro provides five data packages: Crude oil Natural gas Electric power Natural gas liquids (NGLs) and refined products All commodities The commodity packages contain key data for understanding fundamental aspects of energy markets. Spatial views and supporting data enable analysis, mergers and acquisitions research, asset valuations, and strategic planning. The 60 GIS datasets included in the product include: pipelines, refineries, power plants, and substations in North America. Supplementary data in the packages also includes operational information on ownership, capacity, voltage, pipeline diameters and development status. Commodity Layers Map Data Pro includes relevant layers for each commodity. Electric Power Power Plants Substations Transmission Lines ISO Nodal Pricing Points Electric IOU Service Territories ISO Zones and RTOs NERC Regions and Sub-regions Coal Regions Coal Mines Coal Docks Electric Control Areas Generating Units Megawatt Daily Pricing Natural Gas Pipelines Compressor Stations Receipt/Delivery Points Gas Hubs LNG Import/Export Terminals Storage Facilities Production Regions Shale Plays Processing Plants Local Distribution Companies NGL NGL and Refined Product Pipelines Steam Crackers Dehydrogenation Facilities Fractionators Import/Export Facilities Processing Plants Crude Oil Crude Pipelines Oil Pipelines Oil Ports Crude Rail & Barge Terminals Oil Refineries Crude Production Regions Global Price Assessment Locations Data is updated quarterly. Delivery: Platts Map Data Pro enables users to upload, view, analyze, modify, and print GIS layer data. The data packages are delivered via FTP and can be integrated into both commercial and open source mapping applications using in-house geospatial applications such as Esri ArcGIS, MapInfo Professional, or Google Earth for displaying the data. The Map Data Pro user interface features a key and supporting layers that assist in project plotting, project proposal generation, and review. Terms: Map Data Pro is offered as an annual data subscription with quarterly data updates. Multi-year subscriptions are available at a discounted rate. Packages are offered by commodity, with the option of purchasing all commodities for a bundled price. Prior to subscription purchase, the Platts' geospatial team will generate and share data samples upon request. Strengths and Weaknesses: Librarians cite the high price of the product, and licenses requiring that data "be returned at the end of the subscription" and imposing limits to the number of permitted users, who must be individually identified and email addresses provided. SourcesSources for this review include information publicly posted or obtained directly from the publisher; data collected by CRL staff and specialists at CRL libraries; and examination of the digital collection when possible. Other sources are noted where cited. CRL continues to gather additional information on this resource and to solicit critical assessment. CRL Offers & Status StatusCurrentDescription CRL FlaggednoPotential interest to CRL community Offer PendingnoCurrently a candidate for CRL offer Active OffernoCurrently offered for purchase or new subscription Trial AccessnoAvailable for trial Renewal OffernoCurrently offered for renewal Expired OffernoPast offers Inactive / DeclinednoNo longer under consideration by CRL Reviewed by CRLyesEvaluation available by CRL and community Special AccessnoMember-only access available for a limited time Community RatingsPlatform and user interface: 0 Your rating: None 0 No votes yet Content scope and completeness: 0 Your rating: None 0 No votes yet Cost and price-structure: 0 Your rating: None 0 No votes yet Print
Website: http://www.standardandpoors.com/en_US/web/guest/homeMain Address: 55 Water Street New York, NY 10041 United States