Information concerning the Otway 3D seismic survey in the Commonwealth waters offshore Victoria and Tasmania.

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TGS proposes undertaking a three-dimensional (3D) multi-client marine seismic survey (MSS) in the Otway Basin, in Commonwealth waters offshore of Victoria and Tasmania.

TGS-NOPEC Geophysical Company Pty Ltd (TGS) proposes undertaking a three-dimensional multi-client marine seismic survey (3D MC MSS) in the Otway Basin, in Commonwealth waters offshore from Victoria and Tasmania (referred to as the Otway Basin 3D MC MSS).  The survey will provide 3D data coverage and improved subsurface imaging to provide an improved understanding of the subsurface, which has been limited to sparse 2D coverage to date. 

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Environmental Plan

In accordance with the Offshore Petroleum and Greenhouse Gas Storage (Environment) Regulations 2023, TGS has submitted the Environment Plan (EP) for the survey for assessment by the National Offshore Petroleum Safety and Environmental Management Authority (NOPSEMA). 

Please read the full Otway Basin 3D multi-client marine seismic survey Environmental Plan. Information includes a description of the activity, the survey areas, environmental considerations, consultation details, implementation plans, and contact details.