1623 SEARCHER SEISMIC SURVEY (048) BASIC ASSESSMENT PROJECT

• Posted At October 24, 2024
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SEARCHER SEISMIC SURVEY (048) BASIC ASSESSMENT PROJECT

Searcher Geodata UK Ltd (hereafter referred to as the applicant – Searcher) has recently undertaken a 3D seismic survey offshore of the west coast of South Africa as part of the reconnaissance permit 12/1/043. The survey commenced in January 2024 and ceased in April 2024. Due to the fact that a Reconnaissance Permit can only be valid for 1 year the 043 permit will expire on the 10 November 2024.

Searcher was not able to complete the intended survey during the 2023-2024 season, due to the viable acquisition windows and vessel availability. Searcher has consequently applied for a new Reconnaissance Permit over the same area. A new Environmental Authorisation will be required in order for Searcher to continue under a new Reconnaissance Permit.

This page provides the relevant documentation related to this application for Environmental Authorisation.

Project documentation:

• Locality Map
• Call to Register Letter
  • English
  • Afrikaans
  • IsiXhosa
• Background Information Document
  • English
  • Afrikaans
  • IsiXhosa
• Basic Assessment Report and Public Open Day Notifications
  • English
  • Afrikaans
  • IsiXhosa
• Register for Virtual Public Meeting: CLICK HERE

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• BASIC ASSESSMENT REPORT FOR PUBLIC REVIEW (CLICK HERE)
  • Non-technical summary:
    • English
    • Afrikaans
    • IsiXhosa
  • Appendix A: EAP CV
  • Appendix B: Public Participation
  • Appendix C: Specialist Reports
  • Appendix D: Impact Assessment Matrix
  • Appendix E: Environmental Management Programme
  • Appendix F: Rehabilitation, Decommissioning and Closure Plan
  • Appendix G: Additional Information

• BASIC ASSESSMENT REPORT SUBMITTED FOR DECISION MAKING (CLICK HERE)
  • Appendix A: EAP CV
  • Appendix B: Public Participation
  • Appendix C: Specialist Reports
  • Appendix D: Impact Assessment Matrix
  • Appendix E: Environmental Management Programme
  • Appendix F: Rehabilitation, Decommissioning and Closure Plan
  • Appendix G: Additional Information
• ENVIRONMENTAL AUTHORISATION AND APPEAL PROCESS
  • Environmental authorisation (Click here)
  • Notification letter and appeal instructions in English, Afrikaans and IsiXhosa (Click here)