Subsurface projects are becoming increasingly complex, and the ability to manage, trust, and act on data is critical for decision-making and organisational strength.

For more than a decade, this report has served as a benchmark for data management best practices for the subsurface community. With more than 1,000 responses from geoscience professionals worldwide, this 7th edition of the Geoprofessionals Data Management Report investigates the current state of data management, the data challenges individuals and organisations face, and looks into the role of emerging technologies and AI.

75% stated that data management is of high or critical importance to their organisation.

32% (almost 1 in 3) don’t have the information needed to make data-driven decisions.

57% stated that unmanaged historical data is a challenge for their organisation.

51% of organisations now use or are considering using AI.

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