Raw materials
The Netherlands Materials Observatory (NMO) collects, manages and provides data, information and knowledge on primary and secondary (critical) raw materials and related chains, such as information on security of supply and open strategic autonomy. This enables policymakers and companies to respond to risks regarding security of supply of critical materials for the Netherlands and the European Union.
Our latest developments
Autonomy in critical raw materials
Geology of the Netherlands: the wealth of knowledge under our feet
TNO presents new edition of 'Geology of the Netherlands'
Hydrology and Reservoir Engineering
Netherlands Materials Observatory (NMO) officially opened
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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Peter Paul van 't Veen
Functie:Director Netherlands Materials ObservatoryPeter Paul has 30 years experience of developing and managing innovations, for example in high-tech, the processing industry, construction, and the maritime industry. He now makes use of this experience in TNO innovation projects in low and middle-income countries.
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Standplaats:Delft - Molengraaffsingel
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Email:Email Peter Paul
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LinkedIn:Peter Paul on LinkedIn
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