The Gulf of America features complex geology shaped by tectonic activity and sedimentary deposition on top of thick salt canopies, creating favorable environments for oil and gas exploration. Advanced subsurface imaging is essential for understanding the Gulf's challenging geological conditions, especially in deepwater areas. TGS data helps E&P companies better understand both regional and reservoir-scale geology, allowing for more effective evaluation of the region.
Gulf of America
We provide exceptional multi-client and proprietary energy data and insights that have played a key role in the ongoing exploration, production and development of Gulf of America resources. TGS is at the forefront of innovative subsurface technologies and products, helping operators access additional reserves in one of the world's most significant super basins.
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Revolutionizing Exploration in the
Gulf of America
The Gulf of America has long been a cornerstone of America's energy landscape, providing significant oil and gas reserves. As exploration ventures into increasingly challenging areas, the need for advanced seismic technologies has never been greater.
TGS offerings deliver high-quality, comprehensive regional datasets, including streamer and ocean bottom node (OBN) data, which are critical for imaging complex subsurface structures in deepwater environments. These advanced datasets support more accurate prospect identification, pre-drill estimations, risk reduction and reservoir characterization across the life of the field. TGS data and insights help operators make informed decisions and optimize resource extraction in the region's challenging geological conditions.
Legacy RTM and Velocity Model
24Hz Elastic DM FWI Model and FDR
Amendment Phase 1 & 2 surveys (in partnership with SLB): Comparison between legacy streamer RTM with the corresponding model (left) and Elastic Dynamic Matching FWI model with corresponding FWI-Derived Reflectivity (right). Current results demonstrate how long-offset OBN acquisition and Elastic DM FWI overcome illumination limitations and salt complexity challenges—issues evident in legacy streamer RTM imaging.
Lease Sale Big Beautiful Gulf 3 Announced
The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management has announced a Final Notice of Sale for Lease Sale Big Beautiful Gulf 3 (BBG3), the third offshore oil and gas lease sale under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. The sale is scheduled for Aug. 12, 2026, and proposes to offer approximately 15,066 unleased blocks covering 80.4 million acres on the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf in the Gulf of America.
With decades of experience in the region, TGS provides modern seismic coverage across the Gulf of America, supporting all key blocks in Lease Sale BBG3. The portfolio includes regional 2D, 3D narrow and wide azimuth streamer, and ocean-bottom node data, supported by advanced seismic imaging.
Data Availability
TGS offers a wide variety of industry-leading subsurface data, including modern 3D OBN seismic in key areas and 2D regional surveys. The TGS library also includes more than 23,000 well logs, production and forecasting datasets, multibeam bathymetry, geochemical core analysis, post-well interpretation and carbon capture and storage (CCS) saline aquifer data.
Imaging
TGS continues to advance subsurface imaging of complex subsalt plays through modern marine acquisition and processing. As the energy industry evolves, technologies like long-offset OBN and elastic FWI are becoming essential. These advancements improve our ability to illuminate complex subsurface structures and find new resources, while supporting the Gulf of America's continued contribution to U.S. energy security and economic prosperity.
Recent breakthroughs in seismic technology reflect a broader trend of ongoing innovation, opening new exploration opportunities, especially in the Western Gulf of America, where traditional streamer data often falls short in delivering high-quality subsalt imaging.
Geology
Technology
TGS is advancing offshore subsurface imaging in the Gulf of America by integrating advanced seismic acquisition technologies like the Gemini enhanced frequency seismic source and Ocean Bottom Node (OBN) designs. These innovations set new standards in data quality and survey efficiency for complex offshore environments.
The versatility of the TGS Gemini source, paired with industry-leading elastic FWI, positions TGS to deliver next-generation multi-client long-offset, low-frequency OBN solutions. This approach improves data quality and subsurface clarity, helping customers make more informed exploration and development decisions while reducing overall decision-making timelines and risk.
Additional Insights
Innovations in 20K Tech and Subsurface Imaging Propel GoM E&P
1/21/2025- The first ultra-deepwater project with 20K technology sets the stage for future developments in the Gulf...
Unlocking Gulf Energy: The Impact of Advanced Technologies
9/1/2024 - In the dynamic landscape of the Gulf of America, advanced seismic technologies are revolutionizing oil and gas exploration...
TGS Secures Extension to OBN Program in GoM
8/20/2024 - TGS, a leading global provider of energy data and intelligence, is pleased to announce the award of an Ocean Bottom Node (OBN) data acquisition contract in North America. This four-month extension to an...
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