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- Viridien, formerly known as CGG, is a global advanced technology, digital, and Earth data company specializing in providing comprehensive solutions for natural resource exploration and energy transition sectors. Founded in 1931 and headquartered in Massy, France, the company operates through two main segments: Data, Digital & Energy Transition (DDE) and Sensing & Monitoring (SMO). Its core products and services include geophysical data acquisition; earth science insight services across oil, gas, geothermal, renewable energy, and carbon storage; high-performance computing (HPC) solutions tailored for scientific research and industrial applications; marine logistics for vessel and port operations management; geoscience-informed mining support; and advanced sensing and monitoring products encompassing seismic land nodes and ocean bottom node (OBN) technology.
Viridien has recently undergone a major rebranding, officially changing its name from CGG to Viridien in May 2024, signaling a strategic pivot toward high-margin, tech-driven services. The company has strengthened its market position through significant operational achievements such as completing the acquisition of the Laconia Phase III ultra-long offset OBN survey in collaboration with TGS, enhancing subsalt seismic imaging capabilities critical for exploration in the Gulf of America. Viridien also announced the launch of the new generation Accel land node for land seismic acquisition and introduced AXA, a job-only nodal solution targeting expansion into emerging energy sectors, including hydrogen projects. The company expanded its strategic partnerships, notably collaborating with French geoscience firm Mantle8 to accelerate natural hydrogen exploration across EMEA.
Operating globally across North America, Latin America, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia Pacific, Viridien leverages its 90+ years of geoscience expertise to deliver tailored services to oil and gas companies, renewable energy developers, mining corporations, and infrastructure projects. With roughly 3,400 employees, Viridien continues to focus on innovation and sustainability, driving growth through enhanced data analytics, sensing technologies, and integrated Earth science solutions designed to support the energy transition and responsible resource development worldwide. The company reported strong financial performance in 2025, including robust revenue growth in its Sensing & Monitoring segment and high profitability margins derived from its asset-light, technology-centric business model. Sophie Zurquiyah serves as Chair of the Board since April 2025, reinforcing leadership continuity during this transformative period.