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National Resource Sciences Precinct

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 00:00:00 +1000

Positioning Perth as the world's capital for minerals and energy research.

Jacqueline Cook

Fri, 23 Nov 2012 11:29:06 +1100

Jacqui is project lead for the contracting, procurement and communications activities of one of CSIRO’s major projects, the Sustainable Energy for SKA (‘SESKA’) Geothermal Project.

GeoTemp™

Tue, 10 Apr 2012 13:18:00 +1000

GEOTEMP™: a tool for processing, evaluating and interpreting geothermal temperature data to assist the exploration industry.

Reducing exploration risk in the offshore northern Perth Basin

Sun, 18 Mar 2012 09:07:00 +1100

This report details the results of a CSIRO-led study, in collaboration with Geoscience Australia, on trap integrity in the offshore northern Perth Basin in support of 2011 acreage release (W 11-18).

Geothermal energy: clean and sustainable energy for the future

Wed, 09 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +1100

CSIRO is applying geothermal capabilities to help secure Australia's energy future in a low emissions world.

PIPEASSURE™ - a repair solution for subsea pipelines

Thu, 06 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +1100

PIPEASSURE™ technology will enable oil and gas companies to repair their pipelines quickly and safely with minimal disruption and loss of operation down-time.

Shale Research Centre

Tue, 12 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +1000

The Shale Research Centre conducts experimental and theoretical research on shale properties and problems.

Science into Society

Wed, 22 Jun 2011 00:00:00 +1000

The Science into Society group facilitates discussions between a range of stakeholders, to share knowledge and information to address issues of strategic national importance.

High Pressure High Temperature Triaxial Cell

Thu, 12 May 2011 00:00:00 +1000

CSIRO has recently acquired a new high pressure and high temperature triaxial cell to better understand the physical properties of rocks.

Enhanced coal bed methane and carbon storage project with China

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +1000

A A$10 million joint project with China United Coalbed Methane Corporation Limited has demonstrated the storage of carbon dioxide underground in order to increase the extraction of methane for use as an energy source in the Shanxi Province, China.

CSDToolbox Software

Tue, 01 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +1100

CSIRO has developed highly efficient software to process Crystal-Size Distribution data.

Development of a downhole robot for monitoring oil wells

Thu, 30 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +1000

CSIRO is looking for partners to assist in the further development of a downhole robot - an autonomous device that measures variables within production wells.

Gas Processing and Conversion: facilities, expertise and services

Wed, 22 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +1000

Working with some of the nation’s biggest gas producers, CSIRO applies its expertise in the areas of chemical and process engineering and industrial chemistry to address the challenges of natural gas processing and conversion.

SynCat: 24/7 synfuel and catalysis research facility

Wed, 22 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +1000

SynCat is Australia's first fully automated, around-the-clock, synthetic fuels research facility.

Petroleum geoscience: rock mechanics

Tue, 17 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +1000

CSIRO’s Rock Mechanics Laboratory undertakes research and testing for exploration, development and production scenarios in the oil industry as well as for the geological storage of carbon dioxide.

Shale gas research program

Tue, 17 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +1000

CSIRO is currently developing a shale gas program to cover research issues and the delivery of services to the Australian petroleum industry.

Geophysics: aiding mineral and petroleum exploration research

Fri, 13 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +1000

CSIRO's geophysics capability contributes to a range of research applications from mineral exploration and mine safety to monitoring carbon dioxide storage.

Careers at CSIRO Earth Science and Resource Engineering

Thu, 22 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +1000

CSIRO Earth Science and Resource Engineering provides world-class research and development solutions to the resource industry in Australia and internationally.

ARRC partnership in the West

Thu, 01 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +1000

The Australian Resources Research Centre (ARRC) was developed as a partnership to become a significant international centre for the global resources sector.

Hydraulic fracturing: facilities and capabilities

Tue, 08 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +1000

CSIRO has world-class laboratories and equipment to conduct experimental and theoretical research on hydraulic fracturing.

Hydraulic fracturing: new applications for industry

Tue, 08 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +1000

CSIRO's hydraulic fracturing group are gaining greater understanding of hydraulic fracture mechanics and its application to an expanding range of industries.

Geological storage of carbon dioxide

Thu, 03 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +1000

This 2-page fact sheet outlines geological storage options and the technologies from the oil and gas industry being used to enable the storage of carbon dioxide.

Our Resilient Coastal Australia brochure

Wed, 12 May 2010 00:00:00 +1000

Our Resilient Coastal Australia (ORCA), part of CSIRO's Wealth from Oceans Flagship, is working to transform Australia's coastal resource management and address coastal challenges. (2 pages)

Helium thermochronology and U-Th-Pb-He triple-dating

Wed, 24 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +1100

CSIRO’s provides geochronology and thermal history analyses to the minerals and petroleum exploration industries via partnership in the John de Laeter Centre for Isotope Research.

CSIRO petroleum research

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +1100

CSIRO provides research and technologies to the oil and gas industry. Helping improve Australia’s oil and gas self-sufficiency and supporting a smooth transition to Australia’s clean and secure energy future.

Using microbes to enhance gas production

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +1100

For the first time in Australia, CSIRO scientists have cultured indigenous microbes which are active in coal seam gas reservoirs and produce secondary biogenic methane.

GeoSyntax animated VRML model one

Thu, 11 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +1100

This animated VRML file (model one) shows individual layers generated by GeoSyntax using a grammar for submarine fan deposits.

GeoSyntax animated VRML model three

Thu, 11 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +1100

This animated VRML file (model three) shows individual layers generated by GeoSyntax using a grammar for submarine fan deposits.

Coal characterisation

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +1100

Coal grain analysis information is providing a better understanding of the coal performance in existing applications, such as coke making and conventional power generation.

Sedsim demonstration software

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +1100

This file contains the Sedsim software for Windows.

Sedsim documentation

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +1100

This zip file contains the documentation to support Sedsim.

A global database of spinel compositions: a resource for geoscientists

Thu, 07 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +1100

A database of global spinel data collected over 25 years is available to the geological community as an open resource.

Underground communications system improves mine safety

Thu, 07 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +1100

The Nexsys™ system for underground mines provides a continual live 3D-graphical view of the whole mine.

Fluid history analysis team receive 2005 CSIRO research achievement medal

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +1100

The Fluid History Analysis team received an award for the development of an innovative suite of techniques that reveal the step-wise fill history of petroleum reservoirs in previously unseen detail.

Meeting Australia’s minerals exploration challenges

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +1100

CSIRO is a world leader in developing new techniques and insights to help find targets buried under sediments, beneath Australia's ancient blanket of deeply weathered rock and even under the ocean.

Mining science and engineering providing solutions for Australia’s resource future

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +1100

CSIRO's pioneering research into mine design, equipment and procedures is improving safety, reducing costs and improving efficiency. We aim to ensure that the mining industry is both sustainable, and environmentally responsible.

Securing Australia's energy future with petroleum engineering

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +1100

CSIRO is a major research and development provider to the resources sector, providing technologies to help improve Australia's oil and gas self-sufficiency as well as develop sustainable energy resources for the future.

Petroleum geoscience: meeting energy exploration and production challenges

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +1100

The oil and gas industry is at the cusp of significant changes with tightening supply necessitating significant technological innovation from geoscientists.

Geothermal energy: hot fractured rocks

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +1100

CSIRO is developing and providing capabilities to provide clean and sustainable geothermal energy resources through hot fractured rocks.

Western Australian Geothermal Centre of Excellence

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +1000

The Western Australian Geothermal Centre of Excellence (WAGCOE) is underpinning geothermal research and technologies to advance towards sustainable, zero-emission cities powered by geothermal energy.

CGGVeritas and Western Australian Energy Research Alliance partnership

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +1000

WA:ERA (Western Australian Energy Research Alliance) have formed a strategic research alliance with CGGVeritas, enriching global research in oil and gas.

CSIRO and VicDPI: well-oiled research plans to dip into new reserves

Fri, 15 May 2009 00:00:00 +1000

CSIRO and the Victorian Department of Primary Industry (VicDPI) are joining forces to explore for new oil and gas reserves in Victoria's sedimentary basins.

CSIRO and ERSDAC: remote partnering for remote sensing

Mon, 16 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +1100

CSIRO and ERSDAC are collaborating to deliver next generation remote sensing technologies for application in resource mapping and environmental monitoring.

CSIRO and PetroChina: partnering in petroleum

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +1100

CSIRO is part of a strategic alliance with PetroChina, enhancing CSIRO's energy ties with China and delivering world-class technology and research for the oil and gas industry.

GeoSyntax animated VRML model two

Wed, 21 May 2008 00:00:00 +1000

This animated VRML file (model two) shows individual layers generated by GeoSyntax using a grammar for submarine fan deposits.

R2D3 partnership between Woodside and WA:ERA

Thu, 08 Nov 2007 00:00:00 +1100

The R2D3 joint venture focuses efforts on delivering valuable commercial research in the energy sector.

Netherlands Institute of Applied Geoscience (TNO): partnership to map oil reserves in the North Sea

Thu, 08 Nov 2007 00:00:00 +1100

CSIRO Petroleum has teamed up with TNO and five major international energy companies in 2001 to use CSIRO-developed technology in developing a database of petroleum reserves in the North Sea.

Maximising recovery and productivity of oil and gas wells

Fri, 26 Oct 2007 00:00:00 +1000

CSIRO’s prototype of a near wellbore reservoir characterisation tool (NWRCT) helps maximise oil and gas recovery through improved well trajectory and completion design.

New safe and cost-effective control of caving in mines

Tue, 23 Oct 2007 00:00:00 +1000

CSIRO has developed a new process that allows the safe control of caving in mines.

Optimising oil and gas reservoir performance

Fri, 28 Sep 2007 00:00:00 +1000

A North Island site in New Zealand is being developed by CSIRO Petroleum into a natural laboratory to develop technology to access deepwater oil and gas reserves.