Wellsite Survey Environmental Plan Lodged for Approval

Gulf Energy Pty Limited (Gulf Energy) is seeking from the National Offshore Petroleum Safety and Environmental Management Authority (NOPSEMA) the approval for a wellsite survey Environmental Plan.

Prior to undertaking exploration drilling activities to assess the viability of the Bamaga Basin as a source of natural gas, Gulf Energy is proposing to undertake a geophysical and geotechnical site survey within a 5 km x 5 km operational area in the Q23/P exploration permit, approximately 110 nm westnorthwest of Weipa (refer to map below). The purpose of this site survey is to ascertain the characteristics of the seabed within the area for future exploration drilling activities.

The site survey, which comprises a geophysical survey and a geotechnical sampling survey, is currently planned to take about four-weeks. It’s start date is subject to receiving all necessary government approvals including NOPSEMA’s environmental approvals, as well as vessel availability and safe operating conditions.