A contract for a GeophysicalSurveyof pipeline routes,covering the Anning and Somerville field developmentshas been awarded to Gardline Limitedfollowing a competitive tender and evaluation process.
Mobilisation of the Gardline Vessel“Ocean Observer”to the Anning and Somerville field locations is expected to occur duringSeptember2023.
In–situ geophysicalinvestigationand laboratory testing of seabed samples taken fromthe preferredexport routes fromthe Anning and Somerville sites will be conducted.
The results of the geophysicalsurvey will form a critical component of the Environmental Statement along withadetailedunderstandingof the seabedconditionsto assist in the eventual pipelay