BRGM Geoscience for a sustainable Earth

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BRGMGeosciencefor a sustainable Earth

• Communications and Publications Division

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Presenting BRGM
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Our raison dêtre is to

• understand geological phenomena
• develop new methodologies and techniques
• produce and disseminate pertinent, high-quality
  data
• in order to provide public authorities with

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• the necessary tools for
• surface, subsurface and natural-resource
  management
• natural-risk and pollution prevention
• regional planning and development

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An approach defined in the context of

• sustainable development
• globalisation
• social demands scientific ethics, safety,
  prevention and precaution
• new information and communication technologies
  (NICT)

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A driving force based on

• credibility, scientific excellence, impartiality
• reactivity, adaptability
• development of in-house skills
• a network approach
• a balanced budget

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Status

• Public institution with industrial and commercial
  interests (EPIC)
• Under the joint supervision of the ministries
  responsible for Research, for Industry and for
  Environment
• Staff 849
• 2003 turnover 81.98 million

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Three missions

• Technological research and development and
  innovation
• Support for public policies and citizen
  information
• International cooperation and development aid

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Breakdown of 2004 activities by missions
Total 81.49 million (before tax)
7.05
14.71
29.12
6.10
15.60
9.40
30.31m
15.50m
36.17m
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Breakdown of 2004 activities by Themes
Total 81.49 (before tax)
Mapping and geoinformation 15,28 Digital
information systems 6,29 Water
12,17 Mineral resources 8,21 Natural
risks 12,72 Contaminated land - waste
management 9,04 Energy geothermy, storage
of CO2 5,95 Environmental metrology
3,82 Divers 8,50
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Scientific research is the basis of BRGMs
credibility
2004 activities 36.17 million (before tax)

• Geological knowledge observation and modelling
  in order to understand surface and subsurface
  processes
• Development in support of public policies
• Transfer of technology and innovation to industry

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Support for public policies in France
2004 activities 30.31 million (before tax)

• Surface and subsurface observation, measurement,
  temporal and spatial continuity, knowledge
  capitalisation and dissemination
• Methodological and/or technological applications
• Expert assessments for government and third
  parties
• Training and information (technicians, officials,
  general public)

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International activity in third countries

• Support for government policies under both French
  (Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of
  Economy, Finance and Industry) and international
  (World Bank, UNEP, UNDP) bilateral financing
• Activities to strengthen regional cooperation
• Services for companies involved with the
  Environment, Mines and Energy, and in particular
  for BRGM subsidiaries
• Participation in projects of international
  geological organizations (IUGS, ICPG, CGMW)

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Activities contributing to European development

• Support for European Union policies in
  partnership with other Geological Surveys
  (EuroGeoSurveys)
• Research active participation in the 5th FRDP
  and preparation of the 6th FRDP
• International contribution to activities outside
  the EU (EU enlargement, regional development,
  etc.)

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International
2004 activities 9.40 million (before tax)
AMERICA 11 ASIA 11 MIDDLE EAST
9 AFRICA 50 MAGHREB 11 EUROPE - CEI 8
BRGM, in 2004, was active in 38 countries
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Areas of activity
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Thematic areas

• Mineral resources
• Water
• Development planning and natural risks
• Environment and pollution
• Environmental metrology
• Mapping and digital information systems

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Themes under development

• Terre virtuelle (or the planet in 3D)
• Energy (geothermal energy, underground storage)
• New frontiers geology-biology

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BRGM at Orléans

• A French public institution with national and
  European partners
• BRGMs local partners in Orléans
• RD University, ESEM/IPO (Environment year),
  CNRS, IFEN, INRA, etc.
• Information and public-policy support (CCAO,
  CG45, CR)
• Economic development subsidiaries, ARITT
  (Regional Association for Innovation and
  Technology Transfer), Incubation Centre, Orléans
  Technopole
• International (international exposure of Orléans,
  decentralised cooperation, etc.)

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An integrated approach to complex problems

• in partnership with
• universities
• government research Institutes
• industry
• research councils
• local and regional authorities
• in the context of specific agreements and
  technological innovation and research networks

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Research partners in France

• Universities, Grandes Écoles, CNRS (e.g. INSU,
  SPI, SHS), IPGP
• Public institutions with scientific and
  technological interests (EPST) CEMAGREF, INRIA,
  LCPC
• Public institutions with industrial and
  commercial interests (EPIC) CEA, IFREMER, CSTB,
  IFP
• ADEME, ANDRA, CNES

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Public Service partners in France

• MEDD, MELT, MCC
• INERIS, IFEN, IGN, SHOM
• Water Agencies, AFSSE
• Regional and General Councils, Communities of
  municipalities

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European partners

• Geological Surveys e.g. BGS, TNO, BGR
• EuroGeoSurveys, Foregs
• Euromines, EIONET, EDRA
• Partners in the 5th and 6th FRDP
• EU programmes e.g. LIFE, FEDER, INSPIRE, MEDA

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International partners

• Geological Surveys e.g. USGS, JGS, ICOGS
• World Bank, GEF, Regional Banks, EU, French
  Government, French Development Agency, FFEM
  (French Funds for Global Environment)
• United Nations programmes such as those of the
  IUGS, CGMW, UNDP, UNEP
• NATO, IEA, OGC programmes
• CIFEG

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Local partners

• Universities of Tours and Orléans
• CNRS, INRA, IRD, IFEN
• Équipe Loire, EPL, EPTB
• SGAR, DRRT, DIREN, DRIRE
• Orléans Technopole, ARITT (Regional Association
  for Innovation and Technology Transfer),
  Incubation Centre, Loiret Création, Studium
• Regional and General Councils, CAO

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A strong potential in human resources...

• 849 staff, including 600 scientists, engineers
  and technicians representing all the applied
  Earth Science disciplines and having at least
• a university degree 50
• an engineering school diploma 20
• training in regional planning and development
• More than 75 specialities
• A complete human-resources management structure
  that recognises the importance of further
  training (to a level of 6 of the total payroll)

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supported by an extensive range of facilities

• COFRAC certified analytical laboratories
• An ore- and waste-processing pilot plant
• A satellite-image processing centre
• An ISO 90012000
• Digital information systems using the latest
  technologies NICT, workbench, etc.

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26 Regional Geological Surveys (including 4 in
Overseas Departments and 3 in OverseasTerritorie
s)
gt A network to provide local support for public
policies, help decentralised government
departments, regional authorities, research
councils, etc., and aid in regional development
gt Long-term regional partners
gt A local presence to answer local needs
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Research C. FOUILLAC Public Service L.
BEROUD International J.C. GUILLANEAU Production
, Informatics and Quality F. LELANN Strategic
Planning J. VARET
General Secretary R. GUERILLON General
Inspectorate P.L KIRCHER Human Resources M.
BOUILLEAU Accounting J.P. RIBERT Communications
and Publications G. LEHIDEUX-VERNIMMEN

Chairman
Ph. VESSERON
Managing Director D. Houssin
Operational Divisions
Geology and Geoinformation D. VASLET
Mineral Resources J. TESTARD
Environment and Processes D. DARMENDRAIL
Analysis and Mineral Characterisation A. M.
FOUILLAC
Regional Geological Surveys M. VILLEY
Development Planning and Natural Risks H.
MODARESSI
Water D. PENNEQUIN
Information Systems andTechnologies J.M.
TROUILLARD
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Main operational subsidiaries and holdingsBRGM
Group Structure