Geo-energy research
Energy transition requires a combination of energy sources, technologies and applications. An important role is reserved for geothermal energy. At present, this is mainly used in horticulture to heat greenhouses, but it is also becoming an increasingly attractive alternative to disconnect homes from natural gas. TNO also focuses on the storage of energy and CO2.
Our latest developments
Novel drilling technology to accelerate the heat transition
Advancing geo-energy technologies for the energy transition
Limited growth in geothermal energy production in 2023 but a record number of drilling operations
Supporting municipalities to achieve heat transition
Dutch gas production still in decline in 2023
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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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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Martin Bloemendal
Functie:Lead scientist Underground Thermal Energy Storage and Associate Professor TU DelftI am a specialist in Underground Thermal Energy Storage (UTES) and work on various studies on utilization of sustainable heat by means of seasonal storage in the subsurface. In these endeavours I always consider the system as a whole, which means not only the subsurface system, but also consumers and the required facilities to utilize the available heat.
That is why I also have extensive knowledge of related and complementary techniques (ranging from well/borehole drilling and completion technology to heat pump, building facilities and control). My focus is not on the technical aspects only; I also work on organizational and policy-based issues concerning sustainable heating and cooling, as these are key for optimal and sustainable utilization of subsurface resources in practice.
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Standplaats:Utrecht
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Email:Email Martin
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Filip Neele
Functie:Program coordinator-
Standplaats:Utrecht
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Email:Email Filip
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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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Holger Cremer
Function not known-
Standplaats:Utrecht
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Email:Email Holger
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Jens Wollenweber
Functie:Project Manager-
Standplaats:Utrecht
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Email:Email Jens
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Joris Koornneef
Functie:Strategy Consultant-
Standplaats:Utrecht
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Email:Email Joris
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Loes Buijze
Functie:Lead Scientist Theme Induced Seismicity-
Standplaats:Utrecht
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Email:Email Loes
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Maarten Bijl
Functie:Business Development Production Optimization-
Standplaats:Rijswijk - Kesslerpark
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Email:Email Maarten
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Marc Langelaar
Functie:Research manager-
Standplaats:Utrecht
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Email:Email Marc
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Maurice Hanegraaf
Functie:Market manager Geological Survey of the Netherlands-
Standplaats:Utrecht
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Email:Email Maurice
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Renaud Bouroullec
Functie:Program coordinator-
Standplaats:Utrecht
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Email:Email Renaud
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