Future-proof land use
Human activities for energy and groundwater extraction in the (shallow) subsurface in the Netherlands have an effect on ground movement and subsidence. To prevent future damage, it is important to understand and predict this effect. Effective spatial planning and stakeholder management and governance are therefore urgent for future proof land use.
Process insight, validated geo-models and availability of geo-data is needed to ensure long-term stability and social acceptance for a safe and sustainable use of the subsurface.
Our latest developments
Geology of the Netherlands: the wealth of knowledge under our feet
Time setter story: Wilfred Visser
Time setter story: Romée Kars
Subsurface in 3D: a new dimension for geodata
Our impact
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CRM Lion: locally recovering critical materials from lithium-ion batteries
Status project
April 2025 - November 2029
In cooperation with
Back-to-Battery, Eurofins, Nth Cycle, TU Delft and WMC
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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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Innovative drilling technique promises new possibilities for extracting geothermal heat
In cooperation with
ENGIE, Huisman Geo and EBN
Contact us
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Maarten Pluymaekers
Functie:Senior advisor mining effects-
Standplaats:Utrecht - Princetonlaan
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Email:Email Maarten
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