The Arctic and Antarctic Research Institute presented unique technologies for monitoring permafrost soils, ensuring the safety of oil and gas infrastructure in the Far North.
At a specialized conference at the Arctic and Antarctic Research Institute, Gazprom Neft demonstrated a complex of engineering and digital developments for industrial projects in the permafrost zone. These technologies guarantee the reliability and durability of objects oil and gas industries in difficult climatic conditions.
Last year, specialists tested more than 20 innovative solutions for working in the Arctic. Among them are modern methods of thermal stabilization of rocks, automated geotechnical control systems and advanced technologies for strengthening soils.
As Vladimir Krupenikov, General Director of Gazpromneft-Zapolyarye, noted, the successful implementation of northern projects requires the combined efforts of experts to introduce the best practices and technologies in this area.
AARI is actively developing a state monitoring system for long-term permafrost. About 60% of the planned observation points in 12 regions of Russia have already been put into operation. Integration with corporate business monitoring networks and regional surveillance systems is considered a promising direction of development.
Deputy Director of AARI Yuri Ugryumov emphasized that a necessary condition for cooperation is compliance of monitoring points with the requirements of the guidance document developed by the institute’s scientists. There is already successful experience in joint projects with mining companies and regions.
The expert also proposed creating regional analytical centers that would be able to process information from various sources, help infrastructure owners interpret data, assess risks and develop protective measures.
The material was prepared with the support of the Russian Ministry of Education and Science as part of the Decade of Science and Technology.
Source: @aari_official
