Plan for Technological Research and Development Related to the Petroleum Activities on the Norwegian Continental Shelf. Main Report 1981-85

摘要

The general national R and D requirements have been evaluated on the basis of the following three objectives derived from the overall national petroleum policy: (1) to develop an independent Norwegian technical expertise to ensure that the petroleum resources are exploited efficiently with maximum benefit to Norway; (2) to ensure that the activity is conducted under acceptable standards of safety, working conditions and environmental protection; and (3) to strengthen the competitive ability of Norwegian industry on the Norwegian continental shelf and in general. The total national R and D requirements will, in addition, include the specific requirements of the oil companies in connection with activities on the Norwegian continental shelf and the specific requirements of the Norwegian industry delivering hardware and services to the offshore petroleum sector. Within this framework the following high priority research programmes are designated:- deepwater production platform (t0 500m), offshore storage and loading in deep water, sub sea systems, multiphase transport, reservoir studies and enhanced oil recovery, materials and corrosion protection, environmental investigations north of 62 exp 0 N, education and training. Funding levels are indicated.