Państwowy Instytut Geologiczny

What Państwowy Instytut Geologiczny does

Państwowy Instytut Geologiczny – Państwowy Instut Badawczy (PIG-PIB), founded on 30 May 1919, is Poland's statutory national geological and hydrogeological service and one of the country's oldest scientific institutes. Operating under the Act on Research Institutes and supervised by the Ministry of Climate and Environment, PIG-PIB performs State Geological Service and State Hydrogeological Service functions defined by the Geological and Mining Law and Water Law. The institute employs over 900 staff, including 135 PhDs and 22 habilitated doctors, organized across its Warsaw headquarters and seven regional branches (Wrocław, Gdańsk, Sosnowiec, Kraków, Szczecin, Kielce, Lublin). PIG-PIB is credited with discovering Poland's major mineral deposits and maintains the Central Geological Archive containing over a century of accumulated geological data, national databases covering 15,000+ mineral deposits, and 163 delineated Main Groundwater Reservoirs.

The institute's service portfolio spans geological research and mapping (including 1:50,000 serial maps), mineral resources assessment and balance reporting, groundwater monitoring and hydrogeological surveys, marine geology for the Baltic Sea, engineering geology for infrastructure, geophysical surveys, geohazard monitoring (landslides, seismic events), environmental geology, micropaleontology, and mineralogical/petrographic analysis. Core technology platforms include the GEOLOG 'one-click 10 maps' portal, the Geo3D 3D geological modeling platform, WFS/WMS OGC-compliant web services, and the Central Geological Archive. The institute runs accredited laboratories (chemical, geotechnical, microanalysis) with Polish Centre for Accreditation certification, and publishes three scientific journals (Przegląd Geologiczny, Geological Quarterly, Volumina Jurassica). Strategic priorities include critical raw materials assessment, geothermal energy research supporting the energy transition, and digital geological data dissemination.

PIG-PIB's revenue model is built primarily on state budget allocations from the Ministry of Climate and Environment for statutory services, supplemented by EU project funding (MEMO, FEnIKS, GSEU, EMODnet, BalMarGrav, CCUS ZEN, and others), contract research for mining and industrial clients, and publications sales via the PIG-PIB online store. Core go-to-market is direct institutional engagement with government administration and local self-governments, with scientific knowledge dissemination through conferences (Forum PSG, Geotermia Forum), a Geological Museum in Warsaw, and the Geoplanet Doctoral School. The institute is a member of EuroGeoSurveys and participates in pan-European geological infrastructure, positioning it as a node within the emerging Geological Service for Europe ecosystem.

Name

Państwowy Instytut Geologiczny

Legal name

Państwowy Instytut Geologiczny - Państwowy Instytut Badawczy

Website

https://pgi.gov.pl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1919

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

PIG-PIB is Poland's statutory national geological and hydrogeological service, performing geological research, mineral resource assessment, groundwater monitoring, and environmental geology for government, industry, and academia via 900+ staff across Warsaw and seven regional branches.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Geological Survey & Research Services

NAICS

Geophysical Surveying and Mapping Services (541360), Support Activities for Mining (2131)

SIC

Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYIMAKAKAA

Mineral Exploration & Geoscience Services (Geology, Geophysics, Geochemistry, Resource Modeling)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Metals & Mining/Mining Services & Contracting (Exploration, Drilling, Blasting, Mine Operations)

SECONDARYEUAHAFAE

Geotechnical Site Investigation & Engineering Geology (Borings, Lab Testing)

Energy, Utilities & Environment/Environmental Compliance, Monitoring & Consulting/Site Assessment & Hydrogeology (Groundwater/Geotechnical)

SECONDARYEUAHAFAC

Groundwater Monitoring Networks (Well Design, Installation & Sampling Programs)

Energy, Utilities & Environment/Environmental Compliance, Monitoring & Consulting/Site Assessment & Hydrogeology (Groundwater/Geotechnical)

SECONDARYBPAIAMAJ

Minerals, Mining & Geologic Resources Administration

Business & Public Services/Public Sector & Government Administration/Environmental Protection & Natural Resources Administration

SECONDARYIMAFAOAH

Geotechnical Instrumentation & Monitoring (Settlement, Inclinometers, Piezometers)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Construction & Civil Engineering/Geotechnical & Foundation Engineering (Piling, Ground Improvement)

Keywords

• Geological research services
• Hydrogeological monitoring
• Mineral resources assessment
• Geological mapping
• Geohazard monitoring

Headquarters

HQ city

Sosnowiec

HQ country

Poland

HQ region

Europe

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. State Budget Funding: Core statutory activities of the State Geological Service and State Hydrogeological Service are financed from the state budget through the Ministry of Climate and Environment supervision. This constitutes the primary institutional funding.
2. EU Project Funding: PIG-PIB participates in multiple EU-funded projects (MEMO, FEnIKS, GSEU, EMODnet, BalMarGrav, SEMACRET, MUSE, SECURe, WATERPROTECT, PanAfGeo, Geothermal-DHC, Interreg, CCUS ZEN) providing co-funding for research activities
3. Contract Research Services: Geological surveys, environmental assessments, geotechnical investigations, groundwater studies, and specialized laboratory services provided to government clients and industry under contract
4. Publications and Educational Materials: Sale of geological publications, maps, atlases, books, journals (Przegląd Geologiczny, Geological Quarterly, Volumina Jurassica), and educational materials through the PIG-PIB online store

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

PIG-PIB performs the statutory tasks of Poland's State Geological Service and State Hydrogeological Service, delivering national-scale geological research, geological mapping at 1:50,000 scale, mineral resource assessment (including the annual Balance of Mineral Deposits in Poland covering 15,000+ deposits), groundwater monitoring across 163 Main Groundwater Reservoirs, geohazard surveillance (landslides, seismic, mining impacts), accredited laboratory analyses, and dissemination of geological information via digital portals, publications and the Geological Museum.

Product overview

Państwowy Instytut Geologiczny - PIB operates as a national research institute providing comprehensive geological services through a multi-unit structure. The core offerings span geological research, mapping, and cartography services; laboratory analyses; environmental protection; mineral and groundwater resource assessment; and geological hazard monitoring. Key service clusters include: (1) State Geological Service (Państwowa Służba Geologiczna) managing mineral resources databases and geological information; (2) State Hydrogeological Service (Państwowa Służba Hydrogeologiczna) overseeing groundwater monitoring and resources; (3) specialized laboratories (Chemical, Soil & Rock, Microarea Analysis) with PCA accreditation; (4) digital infrastructure including Geo3D portal, GEOLOG portal, and WFS/WMS services; (5) Geological Museum and educational programs; (6) publications including Przegląd Geologiczny and Geological Quarterly journals; and (7) regional units across Poland (Gdańsk, Kielce, Kraków, Lublin, Sosnowiec, Szczecin, Wrocław). The institute also provides geophysical surveys, marine geology, engineering geology, geohazard monitoring, and geotourism services.

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Products and services

• State Geological Service (Państwowa Służba Geologiczna) operations Statutory service to government under the Polish Geological and Mining Law, performing national geological mapping, mineral resource balance reporting and geological information management for the State. Delivered to the Ministry of Climate and Environment and other public institutions.
• State Hydrogeological Service (Państwowa Służba Hydrogeologiczna) operations Statutory service fulfilling the State Hydrogeological Service mandate under the Polish Water Law, including groundwater monitoring across the 163 Main Groundwater Reservoirs and discretionary groundwater resources assessment (approximately 34 million m3/24h). Delivered to the Ministry of Climate and Environment and water administration bodies.
• Groundwater Monitoring and Resources Assessment Hydrogeological surveys, monitoring networks and resource assessment covering 163 Main Groundwater Reservoirs (174,284 km²) and established discretionary groundwater resources of approximately 34 million m³/24h. For government administration, water authorities and industrial customers.
• Mineral Resources Assessment and Balance Reporting Documentation, balance and assessment of mineral deposits in Poland — covering ore, industrial minerals and energy raw materials — published annually and used by government, mining companies and the scientific community.
• Geophysical Services Geophysical research and surveys using seismic, magnetic, gravimetric and electromagnetic methods for subsurface investigation and geological mapping. For government clients, mining industry and infrastructure planners.
• Engineering Geology Geological surveys and assessments for construction projects, infrastructure development and land-use planning. For government, construction companies and infrastructure investors.
• Marine Geology Research and monitoring of Baltic Sea floor geology, coastal processes, marine mineral resources and maritime geological surveys. For government, scientific community and maritime industry.
• Geohazard Monitoring and Early Warning (Centrum Geozagrożeń) Landslide monitoring, seismic monitoring and geological hazard assessment, supported by the Geohazard Center for early warning and risk assessment. For government, local self-governments, infrastructure operators and the public.
• Geological Cartography Production of geological maps including serial maps at 1:50,000 scale with explanatory texts, thematic maps, hydrogeological maps and digital geological cartography. For government, local self-governments and scientific community.
• Accredited Geological Laboratories Accredited analytical laboratories including the Chemical Laboratory, Soil and Rock Research Center and Microarea Analysis Laboratory providing geological sample testing with Polish Centre for Accreditation (PCA) certification. For government, mining industry, construction and scientific community.
• Micropaleontology Service Analysis of microfossils for stratigraphic dating and paleoenvironmental reconstruction of geological formations. For oil and gas industry, scientific community and government research.
• Mineralogy and Petrography Mineral and rock analyses including mineral identification, petrographic studies and mineralogical databases. For mining industry, scientific community and government.
• Environmental Protection (Geoenvironmental Studies) Geoenvironmental studies, environmental impact assessments and monitoring of geological factors affecting environmental quality. For government, industry and local self-governments.
• Geothermal Services Thermal waters, medicinal waters and brine information services supporting geothermal energy development, including 11 optimal locations for geothermal pilot projects identified in Poland. For energy companies, local self-governments and government.
• Geological Information Services and Central Geological Archive Collection, processing, archiving and dissemination of geological information including the Central Geological Archive and specialized national databases. For government, scientific community, industry and the public.
• Local Government Geology Services (Geologia Samorządowa) Dedicated geological support service for municipalities and regional self-governments, providing geology, mining, environmental protection and legal information through a dedicated portal and expert consultation. For municipal and regional governments.
• Emergency Geological Interventions Emergency response service for geological incidents, natural disasters and accidents, coordinated through the State Geological Service via [email protected]. For government administration and emergency services.
• Geological Data Bases and Digital Portals (GEOLOG, Geo3D, Metadata, WFS/WMS) Digital databases including the Geo3D 3D geological modeling portal (geo3d.pgi.gov.pl), GEOLOG portal (geolog.pgi.gov.pl), metadata portal (metadane.pgi.gov.pl) and OGC-compliant WFS/WMS services for geological data access. For government, mining industry, scientific community and the public.
• Geological Museum (Muzeum Geologiczne) Geological Museum at Rakowiecka 4 in Warsaw offering permanent and temporary exhibitions on geology, fossils, minerals and Earth's history, plus guided tours, workshops and educational programs for schools and the general public.
• Geological Publications (Przegląd Geologiczny, Geological Quarterly, Volumina Jurassica, books, atlases, maps) Scientific journals (Przegląd Geologiczny, Geological Quarterly, Volumina Jurassica), geological books, atlases, map series and conference materials sold via the PIG-PIB online store. For scientific community, geology professionals, libraries and the general public.
• Geological Library Specialized geological library providing catalogs, the Geological Bibliography of Poland (since 1922), online journals and staff publications databases. For researchers, students and the public.
• Geotourism Services Educational trails, geological heritage site management, geopark support and geological interpretation for tourism. For geoparks, local governments, schools and tourists.
• GEOPLANET Doctoral School Geoplanet doctoral school operated jointly by PIG-PIB and academic partners, training doctoral candidates in geological sciences. For doctoral candidates and partner universities.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 15,000 mineral deposits documented in Poland as of 31.12.2025
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration5 records

AI capability3 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• EU Member States (DATA 4 CRM Project)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026PIG-PIB participating in international project 'DATA 4 CRM – Geological surveys supporting the exploration of critical raw materials in Uzbekistan' 2026-2029, supporting critical raw materials exploration
• EuroGeoSurveyscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPIG-PIB is a member of EuroGeoSurveys, the organization grouping European geological surveys. Participation in studies under its patronage and active involvement in expert groups advising European Commission structures.
• EMODnet (European Marine Observation and Data Network)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean marine observation and data network providing maritime geological data and observations across European seas
• GSEU (Geological Service for Europe)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEU initiative creating a unified geological service for Europe to support raw materials strategy and sustainable resource management
• Mongolian Geological ServiceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation agreement signed between PIG-PIB and Mongolia's State Geological Service for geological collaboration
• Federal Institute for Geosciences and Natural Resources (BGR, Germany)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-hosting annual Symposium on Massive Sulfide and Manganese Nodule Exploration and Environmental Studies (MSMNE)
• Chinese Geological SurveyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDelegation exchange and cooperation in marine geology research
• PanAfGeo ConsortiumminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPan-African support to EuroGeoSurveys for organization of African Geological Surveys, supporting geological capacity building in Africa

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Bundesanstalt für Geowissenschaften und Rohstoffe (BGR): Germany's federal geological survey performs nearly identical functions to PIG-PIB (geological mapping, mineral assessment, groundwater monitoring, geological hazards) and is already a direct collaborator through the MSMNE symposium partnership, making it the closest German counterpart.
• Bureau de Recherches Géologiques et Minières (BRGM): France's national geological survey, BRGM is the most direct functional equivalent to PIG-PIB in Western Europe, performing statutory state geological services, mineral resource assessment, groundwater monitoring, and environmental geology with comparable scope and public mandate.
• Geological Survey of Sweden (SGU): Sweden's national geological survey provides mineral resources assessment, groundwater monitoring, and geological mapping with comparable statutory mandate. SGU is a fellow EuroGeoSurveys member and operates with similar scope and digital infrastructure focus.
• British Geological Survey (BGS): The UK's national geological survey, part of UKRI/Natural Environment Research Council, provides geological mapping, mineral assessment, and groundwater services under comparable statutory framework. BGS is a fellow EuroGeoSurveys member with similar research-and-service hybrid model.
• Geological Survey of Denmark and Greenland (GEUS): Denmark and Greenland's geological survey performs subsurface mapping, mineral resource assessment, and groundwater monitoring under a national mandate analogous to PIG-PIB's. GEUS is an active EuroGeoSurveys collaborator with similar research institute structure.
• Geological Survey of Finland (GTK): Finland's national geological survey, GTK, performs mineral resource assessment, groundwater studies, and geological mapping with similar scope. GTK has notable expertise in critical raw materials exploration, an area PIG-PIB is expanding via the DATA 4 CRM project.
• Geological Survey of Norway (NGU): Norway's national geological survey performs mineral resource assessment, groundwater monitoring, marine geology, and geological hazard mapping with statutory mandate similar to PIG-PIB's. NGU is a EuroGeoSurveys member with comparable institutional scope.

Broad incumbents

• United States Geological Survey (USGS): The USGS is the largest national geological survey globally, providing a benchmark for the comprehensive mandate PIG-PIB performs. While U.S. and Polish regulatory environments differ, USGS represents the upper bound of state geological service capabilities.

Others

• European Geological Surveys (EuroGeoSurveys): EuroGeoSurveys is the umbrella organization of 37+ European national geological surveys. PIG-PIB is a member; the organization coordinates cross-border geological data harmonization (GSEU initiative) and represents the collective counterpart to PIG-PIB's role within European geological infrastructure.

Regional players

• Czech Geological Survey (ČGS): Czech Republic's national geological survey is a direct Central European peer with similar mandate (geological mapping, mineral resources, groundwater monitoring) and operates with comparable scale and EuroGeoSurveys affiliation.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries8 records

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