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Geodisposal: radioactive waste

Providing geological data and interpretations concerning the safe storage and disposal of radioactive waste.

Mineral resource security and flows

Monitoring mineral production, trade flows and other relevant statistics within the UK to respond to the economy's demand for raw materials.

Hydrocarbon systems

Working with UK and overseas governments to provide geological and oil prospectivity advice.

Untapped heat source beneath UK streets could pave the way for greener towns and cities

A long, hard look underground is required to reach net zero, say experts

The only way the UK can reach its target of net zero emissions by 2050 is by taking a better look below the surface, say experts from BGS and geologists from across the UK.

Joint statement on UK Geoenergy Observatories open data

The UK Geoenergy Observatories will be world-leading research facilities, opening up our understanding of the world beneath our feet as never before.

Cheshire lays foundations for a sustainable future with green light given for world-class geoenergy research site

Cornwall’s granite could hold the key to UK geothermal potential

Scientists from BGS will investigate the abundant geothermal energy stored in the granites beneath Cornwall.