The BRGM at a glance

BRGM, the French geological survey, is France’s leading public institution for Earth Science applications for the management of surface and sub-surface resources with a view to sustainable development.

Under partnerships with numerous public and private stakeholders, BRGM focuses on scientific research, expertise and innovation. Its activity meets 4 objectives:

understanding geological phenomena and related risks,
developing new techniques and methodologies,
producing and distributing data for surface, subsurface and resource management,
providing the tools required to manage the surface, subsurface and resources, prevent risks and pollution, and manage policies in response to climate change.

BRGM, the French geological survey

BRGM is France’s leading public institution for Earth Science applications for the management of surface and sub-surface resources. Its activity is in line with 6 major scientific and societal challenges.

BRGM's action is in line with 6 major scientific and societal challenges:

Geology and knowledge of the subsurface
Groundwater management
Risks and spatial planning
Mineral resources and the circular economy
Subsurface potential for the energy transition
Digital data, services and infrastructure

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BRGM, a public industrial and commercial institution

The BRGM (Bureau de Recherches Géologiques et Minières) was created in 1959. It operates as a public industrial and commercial institution, reporting to the Ministries in charge of Research, Ecology and the Economy.

See the decree setting out BRGM’s administrative and financial organisation