Well technology for a sustainable world
The Rijswijk Centre for Sustainable Geo-energy (RCSG) is a unique open innovation lab for improving geo-energy technologies to accelerate the energy transition. There is a particular focus on geothermal energy, an increasingly important renewable energy source, and subsurface storage of heat, hydrogen and CO2. The facilities are available for full-scale testing and demonstration of new drilling techniques, flow, and materials under high pressure and temperature.
Well technology for a sustainable world
The Rijswijk Centre for Sustainable Geo energy (RCSG) is a unique open innovation lab for improving geo-energy technologies to accelerate the energy transition. There is a particular focus on geothermal energy, an increasingly important renewable energy source, and subsurface storage of heat, hydrogen and CO2. The facilities are available for full-scale testing and demonstration of new drilling techniques, flow, and materials under high pressure and temperature.
Our core qualities and expertise
Knowledge
RCSG is operated by TNO, the largest independent R&D organization of the Netherlands. A dedicated and experienced well technology team is in charge of setting-up and execution the experiments.
Facilities
RCSG has a unique collection of state-of-the-art facilities for various well technology tests at full-scale and at downhole conditions.
Innovation
RCSG cooperates with multiple partners from industry and academia to develop and mature well technology innovations before application in the field.
Wide selection of advanced equipment
The facilities are impressive. Installations built on solid foundations cover the entire spectrum of subsurface drilling. Like a huge drilling installation above a well that is almost 400 metres deep where new materials and methods can be tested.
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Testimonials
Ton de Jong, Director TNO Energy Transition on the RCSG
Jan Willem Hoogstraten, ceo Energie Beheer Nederland (EBN)
"Geothermal energy can make a significant contribution to making our heat supply more sustainable. The geothermal sector is a relatively young sector that is developing strongly. A low-threshold opportunity to experiment with new techniques and materials offers a chance to greatly accelerate that development."
Sandor Gaastra, Director General at the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate
Berend Potjer, deputy for energy, Province of South Holland
Armand van de Laar, alderman of the municipality of Rijswijk
Ton de Jong, Director TNO Energy Transition on the RCSG
Jan Willem Hoogstraten, ceo Energie Beheer Nederland (EBN)
"Geothermal energy can make a significant contribution to making our heat supply more sustainable. The geothermal sector is a relatively young sector that is developing strongly. A low-threshold opportunity to experiment with new techniques and materials offers a chance to greatly accelerate that development."
Sandor Gaastra, Director General at the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate
Berend Potjer, deputy for energy, Province of South Holland
Armand van de Laar, alderman of the municipality of Rijswijk