Australian Resources Research Centre (ARRC): Annual Reports

The Australian Resources Research Centre Annual Report presents details of the activities of the centre.

CO2Well: modelling the flow of carbon dioxide in injection wells

CO2Well is a model which simulates carbon dioxide flow to predict injection rates for the geological storage of carbon dioxide. (2 pages)

Report: ACARP project C15037, Tool for rapid and consistent capture of drill core observations

The report ACARP project C15037 Tool for rapid and consistent capture of drill core observations is the final report on a project delivering a software toolkit for geologists that allows logging of geological and geotechnical information directly from a scaled image.

Enhanced oil recovery

This 2-page brochure outlines the capabilities being used to aid research into enhanced oil recovery.

Environmental seabed modelling

Through sediment modelling, CSIRO are assessing the impact of climate change on the seabed, coastline and environment. (2 pages)

Flow assurance

This 2-page brochure outlines research being performed in the Flow Assurance research program.

Petroleum geoscience: Fluid history analysis

CSIRO develops and applies innovative techniques to investigate the movement of hydrocarbons in petroleum reservoirs and sedimentary basins at geological and production time scales by analysing rocks and associated fluids at the micro-scale. (2 pages)

FutureGen Case Study

This 36-page report is one of a series of case study reports undertaken as part of an international comparison of communication and engagement practices surrounding carbon dioxide capture and storage.

Petroleum geoscience: Sensors

CSIRO’s sensors team combines cross-disciplinary capabilities with extensive experience in emerging sensing technologies and nanotechnology to gain a detailed understanding of sensing devices and their possible application within the oil and gas sector. (2 pages)

Petroleum geoscience: Organic and isotope geochemistry

The organic and isotope geochemistry group conducts research into issues related to exploration and production of petroleum. (2 pages)

Petroleum geoscience: Organic petrology

CSIRO’s petrology team conducts research and services with an emphasis on petroleum source rock evaluation and coal seam reservoir characterisation for coal seam methane production and geological storage of CO₂. (2 pages)

Case Study of the CO2CRC Otway Project

This 38-page report is one of a series of case study reports undertaken as part of an international comparison of communication and engagement practices surrounding carbon dioxide capture and storage projects.

Capabilities in petroleum and geothermal research

This 1-page brochure outlines the CSIRO science and technology capabilities working in the area of petroleum and geothermal research.

PressurePlot™

This brochure outlines a PressurePlot™, PressureQC and PressureDB™, a linked visualisation software and database system used to rapidly and qualitatively compare contemporary and historical data sets. (2 pages)

Rock mechanics testing

A brochure detailing our expertise in rock mechanics testing. (2 pages)

Exploring the social dimensions of Australia's seafloor exploration and mining industry

A Wealth from Oceans Flagship study has produced a report outlining the social dimensions related to expanding Australia's seafloor minerals sector. (24 pages)

Shale Research Centre

The Shale Research Centre, located at the Australian Resources Research Centre, is a nucleus of experimental and theoretical research expertise aimed at solving the critical issues related to clay rich sediments and rocks. (2 pages)

SIMEDWin: gas in coal reservoir simulator

This brochure provides comprehensive technical details about the SIMEDWin simulator software. Specifically, it includes information about SIMEDWin’s capabilities and characteristics. (2 pages)

Reservoir simulation for field optimisation and production forecasting: PowerPoint presentation

This presentation provides comprehensive technical details and illustrations which demonstrate SIMEDWin’s characteristics and applications. (31 slides)

Barnes and Roeder Global Spinel Database

A database of the range of spinel compositions in the terrestrial mafic and ultramafic rock.

Western Australia: Energy Research Alliance

This 8-page brochure outlines the research and technology-based solutions for the oil and gas industry, developed at the Western Australian Energy Research Alliance.

Aboriginal knowledge partnerships for water planning and assessment in the Wet Tropics region

This report documents planning mechanisms established to provide decision-support for Aboriginal participation in integrated water management in the Wet Tropics region providing insight into which mechanisms best respond to the water interests of Aboriginal Australians. (84 pages)

Biological control – a natural solution in the war on weeds

Published by CSIRO Publishing, Biological Control of Weeds in Australia provides a comprehensive review of the biological control activities undertaken against weeds in Australia over the last 100 years.

The Gulumoerrgin (Larrakia) Seasons Calendar

Members of the Gulumoerrgin language group worked with CSIRO staff to document and compile their Indigenous seasonal knowledge into a calendar.

Fencing to exclude livestock grazing enhances biodiversity values of remnant York gum–jam woodlands in Western Australia

This leaflet summarises a CSIRO study which investigated the recovery of biodiversity when livestock is excluded from an area. (2 pages)