Field Trip 6
Heat Below, Harvest Above - Geothermal Energy and Sustainable Horticulture in Westland
Description
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. Loes Buijze – Senior Scientist, TNO – expert in induced seismicity and geothermal systems
Topics include:
- Harnessing geothermal heat for sustainable horticulture
- COâ‚‚ reuse via the OCAP network
- Risks, regulations, Monitoring and safety guidelines around induced seismicity
Greenhouse Tour:Â 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.
Field Trip Leader
Dr. Loes Buijze (TNO)
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Information
- Ammerlaan’s website: https://www.ammerlaan-tgi.nl/
- Research project on geothermal energy and seismicity in Pijnacker: https://www.tno.nl/nl/duurzaam/duurzame-ondergrond/geo-energie/onderzoek-geothermie-seismiciteit/
- Useful article: https://www.warmte365.nl/nieuws/onderzoek-in-pijnacker-kan-veel-betekenen-voor-geothermie-in-nederland-65acb5ad.htmlÂ
Date
31 October 2025
Time
09:30 - 12:00
location
Ammerlaan The Green Innovator
Fieldtrip Programme
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 09:30 | Departure from WTC Rotterdam |
| 10:00 - 10:45 | Welcome and tour by Leon Ammerlaan (Ammerlaan TGI), Loes Buijze (TNO), Hans Veldkamp (TNO) |
| 10:45 - 11:00 | Coffee and tea |
| 11:00 - 11:30 | Presentations: - Hans Veldkamp – Geothermie in Nederland en temperatuurmodel ondergrond - Loes Buijze – Afkoeling in de ondergrond en seismische monitoring |
| 11:30 | Departure for Rotterdam |
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