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

海上石油和天然气开采是澳大利亚的重要产业，每年为经济贡献210亿澳元，是我们繁荣的基础。随着海岸附近的储量逐渐枯竭，1万亿澳元的天然气储量（是已开发储量的四倍）被困在深海和偏远地区，拟议研究计划的结果将有助于科学地支撑澳大利亚下一代勘探和开发基础设施的可靠设计。它延续了澳大利亚在海上岩土技术和工程领域的领导地位，培养未来的工程领导者，确保澳大利亚海上石油和天然气行业的未来竞争力。

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.