Publications

🥶 Not your typical summer holiday video? Understanding Europe's coastlines is a year-round effort, whether the beaches are busy or not. We continue building the geological knowledge that supports the sustainable management and protection of Europe's coastal environments, so we can all enjoy them ...

Carbon Capture and Storage is expanding as part of Europe's path to net zero. But storing CO₂ begins long before injection. It starts with understanding where suitable geological formations exist, how much CO₂ they can store, and how they can be monitored over time. Our GSEU pan-European CO₂ Stor...

Across Europe, the subsurface is increasingly being recognised as a strategic asset that is critical for energy transition, resource security and environmental resilience. Together with partners, BGS is reshaping how geological knowledge is generated and strengthening collaboration across borders...

☀️ Looking for a summer read? Discover how minerals make modern life possible, from the products and technologies we rely on every day to the resources needed for a resilient and sustainable future. Minerals in Your Life is available as a free e-book. Download your copy and explore the fascinatin...

Europe has set ambitious goals for Critical Raw Materials. Achieving them starts with understanding Europe's geology, long before investment decisions are made, permits are issued, or exploration begins. Better geological knowledge reduces uncertainty, strengthens decision-making, and reveals Eur...

Before you switch on your out-of-office, take a moment to save the date! 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩: 𝐓𝐨𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬 𝐚 3𝐃 𝐆𝐞𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐥 𝐨𝐟 𝐄𝐮𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞 📅 12-13 October 2026 | Online Expect discussions on national and transboundary 3D geological modelling initiatives, and on the path towards a harmonised European 3D geomodel. More in...