TGS has been awarded a 3D streamer contract by ONGC for surveying the Mahanadi basin offshore the east coast of India.

This contract, scheduled to commence in January 2025, will see the mobilisation of the Ramform Sovereign marine seismic vessel for a six-month duration, reinforcing TGS' commitment to providing high-quality data solutions.

India remains a focal point for streamer seismic and ocean bottom node operations, and this contract further solidifies TGS' presence in the region.

TGS CEO Kristian Johansen said: "We are very pleased to secure this contract with ONGC, which provides visibility for the Ramform Sovereign for the first half of 2025. We look forward to supporting them with high-quality seismic data using our Ramform acquisition platform and GeoStreamer technology.

“The contract represents another key milestone in our ongoing efforts to lead the way in acquiring and delivering high-quality data globally."

In addition to this contract, TGS recently announced a partnership with Aker BP to digitalise the Yggdrasil oil and gas area.

This collaboration aims to enhance field operations through advanced technology integration, particularly leveraging TGS' Prediktor Data Gateway within Aker BP's digital ecosystem.

The integration is expected to serve as a process data server, expanding the existing cooperation between TGS and Aker BP. This partnership highlights TGS' focus on innovative solutions in the oil and gas sector.

Meanwhile, ONGC has also announced plans to explore the establishment of mini-liquefied natural gas (LNG) plants in India. This initiative aims to utilise natural gas from wells in areas without pipeline connectivity, enhancing domestic supply and meeting consumer demand.

These mini-LNG plants will convert underground gas into LNG by supercooling it to -160°C. The produced LNG will be transported via cryogenic trucks to the nearest pipeline, where it will be re-gasified and fed into the network.