A novel foundation to extend the operation of mobile structures into deeper water

石油和天然气是澳大利亚的关键产业，为澳大利亚经济贡献了170亿澳元。然而，随着较浅水域大量可开采储量的枯竭，澳大利亚石油和天然气公司需要新技术来扩大它们的产能。该方案中的研究解决了这一担忧，将移动式自升式平台的作业深度范围从120米扩大到200米。这为开发澳大利亚大量目前不经济开采的小型天然气田创造了机会。拟议中的项目将有助于澳大利亚石油和天然气行业未来的竞争力，并为澳大利亚经济的持续增长确保能源供应。

Oil and gas is a key industry in Australia, contributing A$17 billion to the economy. However, with the large accessible reserves in shallower waters becoming exhausted, Australian oil and gas companies require new technologies to extend their capabilities. The research in this proposal addresses this concern, providing an extension of the operational depth range of mobile jack-up platforms from 120 to 200 m. This creates the opportunity to develop the significant number of Australia's smaller gas fields that are currently uneconomical to exploit. The proposed project will contribute to the future competitiveness of Australia's oil and gas industry and ensuring energy supply for the sustained growth of the Australian economy.