Pacific Islands Monthly
The news magazine of the South Pacific · since 1930
Pacific Islands Monthly, 1 October 1970Vol. 41, No. 10

Tongan oil

p. 115 · Read in the full issue

Page 115115

survey begins

The vessel Atlantic Shore in September completed preliminary surveys in 11 different points in Tonga in preparation for seismic surveys to be undertaken during oil exploratory work. A consortium of six international oil companies is undertaking the survey in a search for oil in Tonga, which is expected to take about two years (PIM, Aug., p. 131). Tonga Shell is acting on behalf of the consortium.

Results of the preliminary work will be finalised in the Hague and a plan for the seismic survey worked out. The seismic survey will be handled by Geophysical Services International, using the Polaris, which will arrive in Tonga from Australia soon.

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