PROJECTS

Turbidity Currents geohazards offshore Mozambique – Phase 2

This project seeks to quantify the met-ocean conditions that lead to turbidity current triggering using 1.5D and 3D numerical models coupling near-shore circulation with deepwater turbidity flow models. The study area is subject to cyclones and monsoon storms that generate strong winds, waves and currents capable of triggering turbidity currents that could potentially impact the […]

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Integrated coastal and deepwater modelling offshore Mozambique

This project involves building a detailed coastal circulation model to understand triggering conditions at the head of a submarine canyon offshore Mozambique and the detailed 3D numerical modelling of turbidity currents to evaluate the potential impact to the subsea components of a planned deepwater development. The results of the project are not yet public.

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Turbidity Currents geohazards offshore Mozambique – Phase 1

This project involves the geological analysis of seabed data including cores and high-resolution bathymetry to evaluate the history of recent turbidity current activity offshore Mozambique and the potential risks for planned offshore installations. The project represents the first phase of studies as part of the overall risk assessment in support of a large deepwater development […]

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HAWF: High-Accuracy Wind Forecasting

Site-specific wind hindcasting and forecasting aimed at high-accuracy short-term prediction of energy production. This is a research initiative in collaboration with the University of Genova, contact us to find out more and how to become a sponsor.

SANDlib – Synthetic Advanced Numerical Deposits library

Building a library of high-resolution 3D numerical simulations of synthetic deposits and the resulting fine scale stratigraphy using a range of channel-basin geometries and flow input parameters. The project aims at applications to deepwater exploration and reservoir modelling. Contact us to find out more and how to become a sponsor of this program.

FISI: Flow Impact to Submarine Infrastructure

Impact of extreme weather events and turbidity currents on submarine cables and pipelines. High resolution 3D and 2D simulations to investigate optimal route location and mitigation strategies. Contact us to find out more about this research program and how to become a sponsor.