Sustainable subsurface
Within TNO, the Geological Survey of the Netherlands is organised as a knowledge centre of the subsurface. With state-of-the-art public information, research and technology, we contribute to a sustainable Netherlands.
Geological Survey of the Netherlands: sustainable use of the subsurface
With our information provision, research, and technology, we contribute to a sustainable subsurface. Take a look at the projects we’re working on. Or read more about the Geological Survey of the Netherlands at TNO.
Our latest developments
Netherlands Materials Observatory (NMO) officially opened
Limited growth in geothermal energy production in 2023 but a record number of drilling operations
Dutch gas production still in decline in 2023
TNO develops detection system to protect cables and pipelines on seabed
Open doors to Dutch subsurface research labs and data
Our impact
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DEPLOI: Geothermal drilling using the ‘steel shot’ drilling technique
Status project
Since 2021 – present
In cooperation with
Canopus and many partners
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Anticipating subsidence-induced building damage
Status project
Duration: 2022 - 2025
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Research project on geothermal energy and seismicity in Pijnacker
Status project
2023 - 2026
In cooperation with
KNMI and Ammerlaan Geothermie
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Cost reduction of transport systems for geothermal district heat
Status project
2020-2023
In cooperation with
Consortium DRAGLOW
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Large-scale storage of sustainable heat
Status project
2018 – present
In cooperation with
23 parties from nine countries
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Affordable and sustainable heat
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Innovative drilling technique promises new possibilities for extracting geothermal heat
In cooperation with
ENGIE, Huisman Geo and EBN
Contact us
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Tirza van Daalen
Functie:Market director-
Standplaats:Utrecht
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Email:Email Tirza
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Thibault Candela
Functie:Geomechanics Scientist | Human-Induced Subsidence and SeismicityIn my role as lead scientist of the PMC Subsidence I ensure that our research development and project portfolio are aligned with social and market needs. One of the burning challenges we face is: how to identify the individual subsidence contribution of each of superimposed deep and shallow subsurface activities? The deployment of complementary ex situ and in situ monitoring strategies is key in this regard.
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Standplaats:Utrecht
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Email:Email Thibault
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Denise Maljers
Functie:Research manager-
Standplaats:Utrecht
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Email:Email Denise
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Eva de Boever
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Filip Neele
Functie:Program coordinator-
Standplaats:Utrecht
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Email:Email Filip
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Frank van Bergen
Functie:Program coordinator-
Standplaats:Rijswijk - Kesslerpark
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Email:Email Frank
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Friso Veenstra
Functie:Senior Business Developer-
Standplaats:Utrecht
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Email:Email Friso
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Gert-Jan Heerens
Functie:Senior Business Developer-
Standplaats:Rijswijk - Kesslerpark
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Email:Email Gert-Jan
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Hans Peter Broers
Functie:Senior Scientist hydrogeology and hydrogeochemistryDr. Hans Peter Broers is senior scientist focusing on groundwater quality and groundwater flow and transport.
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Standplaats:Utrecht
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Email:Email Hans Peter
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Holger Cremer
Function not known-
Standplaats:Utrecht
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Email:Email Holger
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Jan Diederik van Wees
Functie:Principal Scientist at TNO and Professor at Utrecht University on Geothermal ExplorationFor cost-effective geothermal exploration and safe exploitation of geothermal resources, knowledge of temperature and prediction of achievable flow rates at drillable depth is a prerequisite for site selection.
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Standplaats:Utrecht
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Email:Email Jan Diederik
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Jasper Griffioen
Functie:Senior Scientist at TNO and Professor at Utrecht University on Water Quality ManagementProf. Dr. Jasper Griffioen is active in the research field of environmental geochemistry and hydrology. He applies his knowledge within the frameworks of sustainable management of the subsurface and integrated water resources management, which is also central in TNO’s task of the Geological Survey of the Netherlands.
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Standplaats:Utrecht
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Email:Email Jasper
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