A909096 - Email thread between NOPSEMA and a media entity in relation to the Santos General Direction with a media release attached dated 25 January 2023

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NOPSEMA issued a General Direction to Santos NA Barossa Pty Ltd and related entities on 13 January 2023 regarding the Barossa pipeline (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 potential spiritual and cultural significance to Indigenous peoples under traditional law that may be affected by activities covered by the previously accepted Barossa Pipeline Installation Environment Plan (9 March 2020). Additionally, Santos must provide NOPSEMA with at least 10 days' notice before commencing any future activities under the Environment Plan. This email thread documents NOPSEMA's media response to journalist inquiries about the Direction on 25 January 2023.