machiel mulder is an energy expert at the university of groningen.ves it's possible to temporarily raise output at the groningen field to get the residents on board as well. >> if you look at the value that you could make by producing and selling groningen gas on the market, it's huge. if you only use a small part of these revenues to compensate all inhabitants in the region of groningen, at the expense of a bit higher risk of earthquakes , because they still exist, so this could be the best decision for everyone. >> we have got cracks in the wall, but there's also cracks in the ceilings. >> but residents in groningen don't trust those promises. quick and appropriate compensation has until now been a distant dream for many. >> we made a new claim. >> marjan torie has been petitioning authororities for x years to recognize and pay for the damage she says was caused by gas extraction, and pull down the house if needed. she's still waiting for a decision. the damage, meanwhile, is growing. >> this is the type of damage that we see a lot and it's the sor