Field Trip 6

Dive into the heart of the Dutch horticultural engine — Westland — where cutting-edge greenhouses grow our food with the power of the Earth itself. This exclusive field visit explores how geothermal energy and industrial CO₂ reuse are reshaping the future of food, energy, and environmental responsibility.

Excursion Site:

Greenhouse operation at Ammerlaan The Green Innovator or Nature’s Heat, Westland region

On-site Presentation by Dr. Luis Buijze – Senior Scientist, TNO – expert in induced seismicity and geothermal systems

Topics include:

• Harnessing geothermal heat for sustainable horticulture
• CO₂ reuse via the OCAP network
• Risks, regulations, Monitoring and safety guidelines around induced seismicity

Greenhouse Tour:  Explore high-tech sustainable food production at industrial scale: automation, climate control, and circular solutions in practice.

Witness how deep-earth heat fuels green growth, and join the discussion on how to balance innovation with geological responsibility.