Reach Subsea’s pioneering Uncrewed Surface Vehicle (USV) in on-route to Australia to deliver subsea services for Woodside Energy.
Reach Remote 2 will perform reservoir monitoring on the Scarborough gas field by utilising the company’s gWatch technology. gWatch, used widely across Norwegian gas fields, measures time-lapse gravity and seafloor deformation to detect small changes in mass and pressure. The precision measurements significantly reduce uncertainty in gas reservoirs and aquifer influx to enhance workflows and support accurate production forecasts.
Reach Remote 2’s operation in Australia will demonstrate the USV’s ability to reduce offshore personnel operational risks, cut costs and reduce environmental impact compared to traditional crewed vessels.
Reach Subsea’s CEO Jostein Alendal said, “Seeing the Reach Remote 2 vessel sail ‘down under’ to deliver world-class services to a company like Woodside Energy is a proud moment for all of us at Reach Subsea. This project clearly demonstrates that the transition to a robotic future is not a vision – it is happening now. We are reducing HSE risks by removing personnel from hazardous environments, reducing operational costs and cutting the carbon footprint of offshore activities by up to 90%.
“It is a major leap forward for the industry and a testament to what innovative technology can achieve.”
The deployment marks the beginning of Reach Subsea’s Inspection, Maintenance and Repair (IMR) operations in Australia, and highlights the company’s expanding global presence.
