Hartshead Resources NL (Hartshead, HHR or the Company), in a strategic collaboration with JV partner Rockrose Energy (a subsidiary of Viaro Group), is elated to announce the awarding of a pivotal contract for a Geophysical Survey of pipeline routes for the Anning and Somerville field developments to Gardline Limited. This monumental decision is the culmination of an exhaustive competitive tender and a rigorous technical and commercial bid evaluation process.
"The pipeline route survey is a critical step in our commitment to developing sustainable energy infrastructure while prioritizing safety and environmental preservation. We are dedicated to working closely with local communities and stakeholders to ensure that our pipeline project meets the highest standards of safety, efficiency, and environmental responsibility. I would like to again thank the Hartshead team for all their work rapidly moving our development forward and our Joint Venture partner, RockRose, for their support.” - Chris Lewis, CEO of Hartshead Resources NL
The Gardline Vessel, the "Ocean Observer," an 80.4-metre Multi Role Survey Vessel showcased in Figure 1, is slated for mobilisation to the Anning and Somerville field locations. The pipeline survey's initiation is keenly awaited for September 2023.
The geophysical survey's significance cannot be overstated. It aims to provide the Company with a comprehensive understanding of the seabed and sub-seabed soil conditions. These insights will be pivotal in refining the design and ensuring the efficient installation of the export pipeline route from the Anning and Somerville locations.
The survey will harness a spectrum of cutting-edge technologies and methodologies, including:
- Multibeam echosounder, hull-mounted.
- Sidescan sonar, towed approximately 8m above the seabed.
- Magnetometer, piggy-backed to the sidescan sonar.
- Sub-bottom profiler, hull-mounted.
- Environmental cameras and an environmental grab sampler.
- Vibrocorer and a mini-CPT system, tailored to extract samples and measurements up to 6m below the seabed.
Francesco Mazzagatti, CEO of Viaro Energy, remarked, “We have been very happy with the progress made on the development of Anning and Somerville so far. The efficiency with which the NSTA approved the deal, recent pivotal milestones achieved, and this securing of the geophysical survey underscore the prowess of both the Hartshead and Rockrose teams. I commend everyone's dedication and collaboration. We are in the midst of preparing our application for the operatorship of the fields and anticipate the FID to progress seamlessly later in the year.”
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