Engineering solutions for the next generation of offshore oil and gas infrastructure

离岸开采石油和天然气储量是澳大利亚的一个关键行业，每年为澳大利亚经济贡献210亿澳元，并支撑着我们的大部分繁荣。随着靠近海岸的储量耗尽，以及已知深水和偏远地区有价值1万亿澳元的天然气储量(是已开发储量的四倍)“搁浅”，拟议研究计划的结果将有助于为澳大利亚下一代勘探和开发基础设施的可靠设计提供科学支撑。它延续了澳大利亚在近海岩土技术和工程领域的领导地位，培养了未来的工程领导者，并确保了澳大利亚近海石油和天然气行业未来的竞争力。

Offshore extraction of oil and gas reserves is a key industry for Australia, annually contributing A$21 billion to the economy, and underpinning much of our prosperity. With reserves close to shore being exhausted and A$1 trillion of gas reserves (four times that already developed) known to be 'stranded' in deep and remote locations, the outcomes of the proposed research programme will help scientifically underpin the reliable design of the next generation of Australia's exploration and development infrastructure. It continues Australia's leadership in the field of offshore geotechnics and engineering, fostering tomorrow's engineering leaders and ensuring the future competitiveness of Australia's offshore oil and gas industry.