Subsurface: 5 things to look for in 2025
Predictions for the year ahead
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Michael Egbuna
Research Analyst, Subsurface

Michael Egbuna
Research Analyst, Subsurface
Michael focuses on developing discovered resource intelligence and insights.
View Michael Egbuna's full profileKate Adie
Research Analyst, Subsurface

Kate Adie
Research Analyst, Subsurface
Kate is a key contributor to our global research on established and developing geoenergy technologies.
View Kate Adie 's full profileWhat are the key themes that will shape exploration for both oil & gas and geothermal resources in 2025? In this report, we draw on insight from Lens Subsurface to set our view of the year ahead.
This includes:
- Uptick in deepwater wildcats: will explorers prove further success on Africa's Atlantic margin and unlock the Eastern Mediterranean?
- Extensive exploration additions: will governments succeed in attracting exploration cash flow?
- An increase in geothermal-powered data centres: how will power-hungry AI grow the geothermal market?
- US geothermal will maintain momentum: what's in store for the geothermal industry under a new Trump administration?