Present research within ESRIG Based on the vision that abundant and cheap supply of energy is one of the most positive things that ever happened to humanity, and that the continuation (and extension) of this supply is crucial but threatened, ESRIG has formulated its mission as follows: “Contribute to sustainable energy utilization and resource exploitation in the coming century for more people”. ESRIG’s profile is to be characterised by founding (‘funderend’) and applied research, with a strong link between science and societal needs and challenges such as for example climate change and resource scarcity. Research in the institute varies from experimental laboratory and field studies to model studies and research into the interaction between scientific knowledge and society.