TGS Starts Barents Sea Seismic Surveys

TGS will start the Europe 2013 acquisition season with two 3D multi-client surveys in the Norwegian Barents Sea; Finnmark Platform 2013 (FP13) covering 3,500 km2 and the Hoop to Fingerdjupet 2013 (HF13) covering 8,600 km2.

Both 3D seismic surveys cover areas of complex geology and are designed to address specific customer imaging requirements. Data from both surveys will be processed utilizing TGS’ proven Clari-Fi™ broadband processing technology. The HF13 survey will also tie-in TGS’ successful Hoop 3D in the east.

The FP 13 survey is scheduled to commence during March 2013 and will be acquired by the M/V Geo Barents vessel towing 8 streamers. The HF13 survey is scheduled to commence in early Q2 2013 and will be acquired by the M/V Oceanic Challenger with 12 streamers. Data processing for both surveys will be performed by TGS and initial data will be available to clients during Q3 2013.

These surveys are supported by industry funding.

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March 7, 2013