Effects of mining

The above-ground consequences of mining deserve much attention. The production of natural gas and geothermal energy provide the Netherlands with a reliable energy system, in which the safety of inhabitants is paramount. In this respect, the Geological Survey of the Netherlands (GDN) has an important role advising the government. In our research, we combine our own knowledge of the subsurface with knowledge regarding the strength of buildings and structures. There will be more research into the effects of mining in future; after all, the subsurface will be used more intensively during and after the energy transition.