Head Quarter
3 avenue Claude-Guillemin
BP 36009
45060 Orleans Cedex 2
+02 38 64 34 34
Website
Industry typology
Council – Federation
Exploration
Product typology
Groups
Certifications
ISO 9001
ISO 14001
Annual revenues
€154 million (2023)
Company Headcount
1100
APE
The French public establishment for the applications of Earth sciences
A national geological survey, BRGM (Bureau de recherches géologiques et minières) is the leading public institution in the applications of Earth sciences to manage soil and subsoil resources and risks with a view to sustainable development.
A partner of many public and private stakeholders, BRGM places scientific research, expertise and innovation at the heart of its actions. Its activity meets 4 objectives:
- understand geological phenomena and associated risks,
- develop new methodologies and techniques,
- produce and disseminate data for soil, subsoil and resource management,
- provide the tools necessary for managing soil, subsoil and resources, preventing risks and pollution, and policies to respond to climate change.
BRGM is the leading public institution in the applications of Earth sciences to manage soil and subsoil resources and risks. Its activity is part of 6 major scientific and societal challenges.
BRGM's action is part of 6 major scientific and societal challenges:
- Geology and knowledge of the subsoil
- Groundwater management
- Risks and land use planning
- Mineral resources and circular economy
- Energy transition and underground space
- Data, services and digital infrastructures
Link to the BRGM general brochure
Link to the MINERALinfo portal
Value Chain Segment
- R & D
- Exploration
- Training