TGS-NOPEC Geophysical Co. signed a letter of award with Polarcus DMCC to acquire 3M sq km of 3-D seismic data in northwest Europe. It could potentially extend to 7M sq km.

Surveying is scheduled to begin in April subject to seismic acquisition permits from authorities.

TGS provides multiclient geoscience data to E&Ps. Its operational headquarters is Houston.

Polarcus is based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.