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SITE SUMMARIES
Site: SR-3
Priority: TBD
Position: TBD
Water Depth: 2500 m
Sediment Thickness: ~900 m
Target Drilling Depth: 200 m
Approved Maximum Penetration: Pending PPSP approval
Seismic Coverage: TN037, Lines 14 and 15
Objectives: The objective is to test the technical feasibility and modes of operation of the HYACE
tools that are being developed to drill and core gas hydrates.
Drilling Program: Test the HYACE tools
Logging and Downhole Operations: None planned
Nature of Rock Anticipated: Pelagic clays