VITO applies geological and minewater modelling for creating computerized representations of the underground and the groundwater flow within. The resulting 3D geological and hydrogeological models are used for managing and quantifying natural resources. In particular, Minewater modelling supports  the drafting of mine abandonment plans and the development of new applications such as the use of flooded mines for geothermal energy production or storage.

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Publications

The Kasterlee Formation and its relation with the Diest and Mol Formations in the Belgian Campine
Year: 
2020
Journal: 
GEOLOGICA BELGICA
Vandenberghe, N; Wouters, L; Scheltz, M; Beerten, K; Berwouts, I; Vos, K; Houthuys, R; Deckers, J; Louwye, S; Laga, P; Verhaegen, J; Adriaens, R; Dusar, M
The Pliocene Lillo, Poederlee, Merksplas, Mol and Kieseloolite Formations in northern Belgium: a synthesis
Year: 
2020
Journal: 
GEOLOGICA BELGICA
Louwye, S; Deckers, J; Vandenberghe, N
Reinterpretation of the Neogene sediments of the Bree Uplift, NE Belgium
Year: 
2020
Journal: 
GEOLOGICA BELGICA
Houthuys, R; Matthijs, J

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