A908500 - Email from NOPSEMA to a media entity in relation to the Santos General Direction with a media release attached dated 23 January 2023

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On 13 January 2023, NOPSEMA issued a General Direction to Santos NA Barossa Pty Ltd, SK E&S Australia Pty Ltd, and Santos Offshore Pty Ltd regarding the Barossa pipeline (Pipeline Licence NT/PL5) following a December 2022 inspection. The Direction requires Santos to conduct an assessment identifying underwater cultural heritage places along the pipeline route with spiritual and cultural significance to Indigenous peoples that may be affected by pipeline installation activities not already covered in the existing environment plan. Santos must also notify NOPSEMA at least 10 days before commencing any future activities under the Barossa Gas Export Pipeline Installation Environment Plan and submit weekly progress reports. Upon completing the assessment, Santos must update the environment plan to reflect identified cultural heritage impacts and implement control measures. While the Direction does not prohibit work commencement, NOPSEMA emphasized that Santos should not undertake activities with inadequately identified, evaluated, and managed risks.