Subsurface
At TNO we research, develop, orchestrate, and enable cutting-edge innovations that drive the change to net zero.
The TNO Geological Survey of the Netherlands is the knowledge and data centre of the Dutch subsurface and subsurface technologies. We help businesses and governments make well-informed, sustainable decisions about land utilization, subsurface usage and groundwater stewardship.
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
CRM materials and processes
TNO–SodM–NIOZ: ‘Methane emissions in the North Sea often linked to shallow natural gas’
Heat
Geothermal energy: sustainable heat from the subsurface
Smarter storage: how TNO optimises thermal energy storage
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
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Affordable and sustainable heat
Contact us
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Tirza van Daalen
Functie:Director Geological Survey of the Netherlands-
Standplaats:Utrecht - Princetonlaan
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Email:Email Tirza
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Michiel van der Meulen
Functie:Chief Geologist Geological Survey of the Netherlands-
Standplaats:Utrecht - Princetonlaan
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Email:Email Michiel
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Maurice Hanegraaf
Functie:Market manager Geological Survey of the Netherlands-
Standplaats:Utrecht - Princetonlaan
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Email:Email Maurice
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LinkedIn:Maurice on LinkedIn
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