Seismic Data

TGS, SLB Launch 11,200 sq km Pelotas Sul Phase 2 Survey Off Brazil

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TGS, SLB Launch 11,200 sq km Pelotas Sul Phase 2 Survey Off Brazil

Oslo – October 13, 2026 -- TGS and joint venture partner SLB have announced Pelotas Sul Phase 2, a multi-client 3D survey covering approximately 11,200 square kilometers offshore southern Brazil, with a Ramform Titan-class vessel due to begin acquisition in October 2026.

Ramform Titan-class vessel to finish acquisition in Q2/Q3 2027

Data acquisition is scheduled to run from October 2026 to Q2/Q3 2027. The survey follows Pelotas Sul Phase 1, which was acquired earlier this year, and adds to TGS' 3D seismic coverage in the Pelotas Basin.

Namibia discoveries de-risk the frontier Pelotas Basin

TGS describes the Pelotas Basin as a frontier area that continues to attract industry interest. The basin is supported by geological analogs along the conjugate margin and de-risked by discoveries in Namibia.

TGS Wins Mediterranean Streamer Contract for 110-Day Survey

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TGS Wins Mediterranean Streamer Contract for 110-Day Survey

Oslo – October 11, 2026 -- TGS has won a streamer acquisition contract in the Mediterranean that extends its streamer backlog well into the first quarter of 2027. A Ramform Titan-class vessel is scheduled to mobilize in the fourth quarter of 2026, and the survey is expected to run approximately 110 days.

TGS deploys Ramform Titan-class vessel for the Mediterranean survey

The award covers a single survey with a duration of about 110 days. The source does not disclose the client, the contract value or the survey area within the Mediterranean.

Contract lengthens TGS streamer backlog into early 2027

CEO Kristian Johansen said the award extends the company's streamer acquisition backlog well into the first quarter of 2027. He described it as a reflection of continued demand for high-quality seismic data supporting offshore exploration activity.