Facilities

Knowledge about our subsurface is necessary. This is why researchers use the geological material stored in the Core Store. Find out more on this page.

Step into the Description Area at the Geological Survey of the Netherlands facilities. Discover the area dedicated to describing and analyzing geological specimens.

We are getting a better and better grasp of the structure and composition of the Dutch subsurface. Read more about our activities on this page.

Geomechanics laboratory for tri-axial rock strength measurements. Read more about this lab on this page.

Visit the Geological Survey of the Netherlands Hydraulic Conductivity Lab. Explore the facility focused on understanding the flow of fluids through geological materials.

Explore the Palynological Lab at the Geological Survey of the Netherlands facilities. Discover the importance of pollen analysis in understanding past environments.

TNO Well Technology Centre in Rijswijk is a unique open innovation facility where geo-energy technologies are further developed and new opportunities are created for subsurface energy production and storage.