Maasdijk, Netherlands geothermal greenhouse project celebrates start of operations
Geothermal heating facility in Maasdijk, Netherlands (source: video screenshot, Aardwarmte Maasdijk)
Carlo Cariaga
21 May 2025
The first of three doublets of the Aardwarmte Maasdijk project has started supplying geothermal heat to horticulture companies in Maasdijk, Netherlands.
Stakeholders of the Aardwarmte Maasdijk geothermal greenhouse heating project in Maasdijk in the Netherlands recently celebrated a milestone for the project – the supply of geothermal heat to 24 horticulture companies in the region, which officially started on the 1st of March.
The project kicked off back in 2022, borne out of a collaboration between the Maasdijk heat cooperative (Warmtecoöperatie Maasdijk) and HVC with the aim of stimulating and realizing sustainable heat for and with greenhouse horticulture companies in the Westland. Drilling started in 2022 as well, with three doublets drilled by March 2023.
Currently, one of the doublets have started supply, corresponding to a 15 MWth capacity. The second doublet will be put into production in October this year, and the third by the second quarter of 2026. At full capacity, the system will deliver 50 MWth of heating, equivalent to the heat demand of 54,000 households.
Aside from supplying heat to horticulture facilities, there are also plans of connecting up to 730 homes and a school to the geothermal heat network.
“Realising a geothermal source requires a long-term approach and in Westland the signals are green. Entrepreneurs are even asking for acceleration. We are working hard on this, which is precisely why we think it is important to commemorate this wonderful milestone in Maasdijk together with local residents, entrepreneurs and other stakeholders,” said Arjan ten Elshof, Director of Heat at HVC.
“The commissioning of the first phase of the geothermal project is an important step forward for growers in the area. They now have the opportunity to accelerate the sustainability of their business. This is crucial for social support and for future-proof business operations. This milestone is thanks to the vision and decisiveness of all parties involved,” added Frank Barendse of the Maasdijk heat cooperative.
Source: Hortidaily and Aardwarmte Maasdijk
