Oslo – October 12, 2026 -- TGS has signed a framework agreement with Galdor Exploration AS, a new exploration company formed on 19 July 2026, to pursue exploration opportunities on the Norwegian Continental Shelf (NCS) and the wider North Sea using integrated data and artificial intelligence.
Galdor gains access to TGS data and technology across the energy data value chain
Under the collaboration, Galdor Exploration will draw on TGS' integrated data and technology solutions. TGS will also help Galdor implement AI exploration workflows, including TGS' proprietary Seismic Foundation Model.
The source does not disclose financial terms, contract duration or specific license targets.
Galdor targets opportunities that conventional approaches may have overlooked
Galdor was established on 19 July 2026, which coincided with the 60th anniversary of the spudding of Norway's first exploration well. It pursues a data-driven strategy that pairs AI-enabled workflows with an exploration team that has an extensive track record on the NCS and internationally.
Ørjan Gjerde, CEO and Founder of Galdor Exploration, said the partnership allows the company to apply advanced machine learning exploration techniques at scale. He said the aim is to identify and mature opportunities that conventional approaches may have overlooked, underestimated or left behind.
TGS pitches a more collaborative model with exploration customers
TGS CEO Kristian Johansen described the deal as support for the next generation of exploration companies. He said TGS aims to work with customers in a more collaborative way, applying the full scope of its integrated solutions to accelerate value creation.