**4. Discussion**

In continuation of the study [38] of scientists of the Saint Petersburg Mining University, the authors of this article propose the design of objects taking into account the impact of thawing of permafrost on the stability of the pile foundation.

Geotechnical design of industrial infrastructure in remote Arctic fields is proposed to be carried out in accordance with the steps of Figure 13.

**Figure 13.** The proposed methodology for pile foundation design on a base.

The 1st block includes:

	- The 2nd block is the modeling stage:

The final block includes:


To ensure the stability of the pile foundations of remote industrial Arctic objects, it is proposed to carry out modeling of heat transfer processes in order to predict the rate of thawing of permafrost, taking into account climate change. In case of revealing a significant loss of the bearing capacity of the piles, the design documentation should be adjusted taking into account negative scenarios. During the operation of the pile foundation, it is necessary to monitor the bearing capacity of the piles and respond in a timely manner to changes occurring in the cryolitic zone.
