TGS Q3 Multi-Client Investment Falls to $63M; Q4 Vessels Booked
Oslo – October 12, 2026 -- TGS expects multi-client investment of about USD 63 million in Q3 2026, down from USD 85.9 million in Q3 2025, according to its preliminary financial review.
OBN crew count of 2.2 beats expectations
The normalized Ocean Bottom Node (OBN) crew count for the third quarter was 2.2, slightly above company expectations. TGS completed two OBN contracts during the period: one in the Gulf of America for a client with which it has a long-term capacity agreement, and a node-on-a-rope contract in Europe.
North Sea project drags down streamer utilization
Streamer 3D vessel utilization came in below expectations, even though bookings were high going into the quarter. CEO Kristian Johansen attributed the shortfall to operational challenges on a North Sea multi-client project, which was completed in September.