Geotechnical monitoring during the life cycle of fuel and energy complex facilities on permafrost soils

The present article considers the specifics of constructing oil and gas production facilities in harsh climatic conditions of permafrost soils. The construction of such facilities sharply intensifies exogenous processes in permafrost soils. Therefore, due to the negative effect of these processes on the safe operation of area and linear objects in oil and gas fields, we substantiate the importance and relevance of geotechnical monitoring as a necessary condition for ensuring the safety of technosphere during the life cycle of objects erected on permafrost soils. A definition of geotechnical monitoring is given in accordance with regulatory documents; a list of governing regulatory documents is provided. The main life cycle stages of permafrost bases and foundations are described indicating the geotechnical monitoring works for each stage. In addition to the types of object state observations during geotechnical monitoring, we consider the principles of analyzing monitoring results and applying compensatory measures. The advantages of geotechnical monitoring automation, as well as the factors hindering its implementation are outlined; the prospects for further geotechnical monitoring development are identified.