Field Trips
Get inspired
And broaden your horizon
During the days surrounding the conference and exhibition, we invite you to join one of our exciting, informative, and enjoyable field trips.
Field trips are listed below
Field Trip 1 – 31 October
Porthos is the first large-scale CO₂ transport and storage project in the European Union
Porthos is developing a project in which CO2 from industry in the Port of Rotterdam is transported and stored in empty gas fields beneath the North Sea.
The CO2 that will be transported and stored by Porthos, will be captured by various companies. The companies will supply their CO2 to a collective pipeline that runs through the Rotterdam port area. The CO2 will then be pressurised in a compressor station.
The CO2 will be transported through an offshore pipeline to a platform in the North Sea, approximately 20 km off the coast. From this platform, the CO2 will be pumped in an empty gas field. The empty gas fields are situated in a sealed reservoir of porous sandstone, more than 3 km beneath the North Sea.
Porthos will store around 37 Mton CO2, approximately 2.5 Mton CO2 per year for 15 years.
The final investment decision for Porthos has been taken in October 2023. The construction of the Porthos infrastructure started in 2024. The system is expected to be operational from 2026.
Field Trip 2 – 27 October
HyStock hydrogen storage of Gasunie in Zuidwending
On this field trip, you will visit the EnergyStock installation of HyStock and discuss the near future, and hear about their plans and challenges. Hystock will share their knowledge and results of the lifecycle Hydrogen test of a cavern (200 bar). You will also see our Hydrogen value chain demonstration installation. 3MW solar, 1 MW PEM electrolyser, compressor 300b, trailer loadstation, 100% H2 heater and fleet owner HRS. HyStock will share all the lessons learned!
Field Trip 3 – 31 October
The Rijswijk Centre for Sustainable Geo-energy (RCSG), Energy Cave and Delft campus geothermal project and laboratories
The Rijswijk Centre for Sustainable Geo-energy (RCSG) is a unique open innovation lab for improving geo-energy technologies to accelerate the energy transition. The Energy Cave, located at At the Park in Rijswijk, is a physical location where the general public, policy makers, industry and academia meet to discuss and learn more about the energy transition. The Delft Subsurface Urban Energy Laboratory is being designed to answer key questions regarding the use of geothermal energy (primarily for heating) in the urban environment, such as the density of projects, the longevity of useful energy extraction, how to efficiently design the energy system, how to seasonally store thermal energy, and how to avoid adverse impacts.
A Journey Through the Anthropocene - Site Visits to the Sand Motor (Kijkduin) & River De Rogge
Exploring Human-Nature Interactions at the Sand Motor & River De Rogge. Join us for a unique field excursion that brings the Anthropocene to life through two extraordinary Dutch landscapes shaped by both nature and human design. Come walk the line where geology, ecology, and design meet — and discover how landscapes are evolving in the Anthropocene.
Sinking Grounds, Rising Questions - Subsidence in Gouda’s Historic Cityscape
Understanding Subsidence in the Heart of Gouda. Step into one of the Netherlands’ most iconic sunken cities for a thought-provoking journey into the depths of man-made subsidence — where history, science, and climate meet beneath your feet.
Walking Tour through historic Gouda, exploring real-life signs of subsidence in streets, buildings, and canals. Special Visit to the Grote or Sint-Janskerk, Gouda’s iconic stained-glass church – a silent witness to centuries of a sinking landscape. This experience offers a rich mix of geoscience, urban history, and climate awareness, all set in one of the Netherlands’ most charming (and slowly sinking) cities.
Field Trip 6 – 31 October
Heat Below, Harvest Above - Geothermal Energy and Sustainable Horticulture in Westland
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. Witness how deep-earth heat fuels green growth, and join the discussion on how to balance innovation with geological responsibility.
The Sea of Change - The North Sea as a Future-Proof Energy & Climate Zone
Transforming the North Sea into a Hub for Clean Energy and Climate Resilience
Once dominated by oil, gas, and fishing, the North Sea is rapidly evolving into the beating heart of Europe’s energy transition. This excursion offers a panoramic view of how we’re reimagining this vast marine space for a multi-use future — with offshore wind, hydrogen, nature restoration, and infrastructure reuse all coming together in a bold new system.
Field Trip 8 – 31 October
Carbon in Transit - Capturing, Transporting & Storing CO₂ Beneath the North Sea
Join us at the cutting edge of climate innovation with a visit to Maasvlakte’s Portland Visitor Centre, where the Porthos project is setting the stage for one of Europe’s first large-scale Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) operations.
From source to sink, this excursion provides a front-row view of how the Netherlands is tackling industrial emissions through collaboration, infrastructure, and subsurface storage.
Visitor Centre Portland, Maasvlakte, Port of Rotterdam. See the surrounding CO₂ emitters, the transport infrastructure, and the offshore connection — all part of a fully integrated carbon chain. This is a rare chance to witness the transition from emission to storage, and to explore the policies, partnerships, and engineering making it possible.
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