Global energy research alliance formed

The global oil and gas industry will benefit from the establishment of a world-class energy technology research alliance signed recently in Western Australia.

"The new alliance will provide additional premium quality research and development and services, aimed at developing technology-based solutions for the global energy sector," says Mr Greg Thill, CSIRO's Acting Chief of Petroleum Resources.

The agreement signed between The University of Western Australia, CSIRO's Division of Petroleum Resources and Curtin University will enable the research organisations to share knowledge, skills and facilities for the more efficient delivery of solutions to industry in areas such as sub-surface technology, drilling and wells, energy facilities and energy science.

The alliance is an initiative of the $37 million Australian Resources Research Centre (ARRC), at Bentley Technology Park, and will enhance the premium research and development expertise already offered there.

Mr Thill said the alliance was a significant move towards further consolidating the ARRC's international oil and gas research and development capability. Such an alliance and the resulting concentration of expertise through the ARRC, would create a world class centre that would be the first of its kind in South East Asia, and one of only a few in the world - similar to facilities in Houston and the Netherlands.

Item provided courtesy of The CSIRO