TGS-NOPEC - TGS Announces New Non-Exclusive Aeromagnetic Survey in Vietnam


Asker, Norway - TGS-NOPEC Geophysical Company ASA (TGS) announced today that it has begun acquisition of a 46,000 square kilometer non-exclusive aeromagnetic survey in the Mekong Delta area of Vietnam. A planned second phase of acquisition will include aerogravity data. The survey is strongly supported by industry pre-funding and is being carried out in collaboration with Petrovietnam.
 
"The Mekong Delta has good, yet untested hydrocarbon potential and numerous oil companies have expressed interest to both TGS and Petrovietnam to see this survey undertaken. The survey area is adjacent to productive areas offshore but lacks any previous geophysical data to define basin architecture." says Paul Gilleran, TGS General Manager Asia-Pacific region.
 
TGS-NOPEC Geophysical Company (TGS) is a leading global provider of multi-client geoscientific data, associated products and services to the oil and gas industry. TGS specializes in the creation of non-exclusive seismic surveys worldwide. The company also provides advanced depth imaging solutions and software through its TGS Imaging division. A2D Technologies, a wholly-owned subsidiary, is the energy industry's well log data marketplace offering the largest online database, immediate delivery, conversion services, data management services and worldwide well log data sourcing. The TGS family of companies places a strong emphasis on providing high-quality data and the highest level of service to the industry.

All statements in this press release other than statements of historical fact are forward-looking statements, which are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict, and are based upon assumptions as to future events that may not prove accurate. These factors include TGS' reliance on a cyclical industry and principal customers, TGS' ability to continue to expand markets for licensing of data, and TGS' ability to acquire and process data products at costs commensurate with profitability. Actual results may differ materially from those expected or projected in the forward-looking statements. TGS undertakes no responsibility or obligation to update or alter forward-looking statements for any reason.

TGS-NOPEC Geophysical Company ASA is listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange (OSLO:TGS).


For additional information about this news release please contact:

Arne Helland
Chief Financial Officer
Tel: +47 66 76 99 31/+47 91 88 78 29
Email: arne.helland@tgsnopec.no
 
Paul Gilleran
General Manager Asia-Pacific Region
Tel: +61 8 9480 0017
Email: paulg@tgsnopec.com.au
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