ALTERNATE SITES

Site: PBF-5A


To PBF-6A Line AGSO 49/0901

Priority: 2 (alternate to PBF-6A)
Position: 66°19.003´S, 072°16.618´E
Water Depth: 1920 m
Sediment Thickness: ~4000 m
Target Drilling Depth: ~578 mbsf
Approved Maximum Penetration: 578 mbsf
Seismic Coverage: AGSO 149/0901 SP 4463, AGSO 186/2400 SP 976


Objective: Same as for PBF-6A.


Drilling Program: Same as for PBF-6A.


Logging Program: Same as for PBF-6A.


Nature of Rock Anticipated: Mud, ooze, diamict, and sand interbeds



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