Equinor ASA (NYSE:EQNR) on Tuesday said it secured fresh acreage in the latest licensing round on Norway's continental shelf.The company outlined access to new blocks across key offshore regions, World Oil reports.Equinor was awarded 35 new production licenses in the Awards in Predefined Areas round on the Norwegian continental shelf.The awards span the North Sea, the Norwegian Sea and the Barents Sea and position the company for future exploration and production activity.Exploration OpportunityOf the 35 li ...

Core Viewpoint - TGS ASA has reported significant changes in its operational metrics for Q4 2025, indicating a shift in its seismic vessel utilization and multi-client investment, which reflects a strong market position and operational efficiency [1][3]. Operational Metrics - The normalized Ocean Bottom Node (OBN) crew count for Q4 2025 was 0.7 for contracts and 1.0 for multi-client projects, compared to 3.5 and 0.0 respectively in Q4 2024 [1]. - The allocation of active seismic streamer 3D vessel capacity showed a decrease in contract work from 35% in Q4 2024 to 31% in Q4 2025, while multi-client work increased from 31% to 48% [2]. Financial Overview - TGS expects multi-client investment to reach approximately USD 120 million in Q4 2025, up from USD 100.4 million in Q4 2024 [2]. - The company reported a seismic vessel utilization rate of 79% in Q4 2025, an increase from 73% in the previous quarter [3]. - TGS has reduced its net interest-bearing debt to approximately USD 430 million, indicating a stronger balance sheet [3]. Future Outlook - The company has established a portfolio of multi-client projects offshore Brazil, with plans to maintain half of its streamer fleet in the region into 2026 [3]. - TGS will release its Q4 2025 results on February 12, 2026, with a live presentation by the CEO and CFO [3].

Core Insights - TGS has been awarded a significant streamer contract offshore Indonesia, covering approximately 10,000 square kilometers [1] - The project will primarily focus on acquiring 3D seismic data, with a final phase dedicated to 4D seismic data acquisition for production monitoring [2] - The survey is set to commence in Q4 2025 and will last for an estimated total duration of eight months [2] Company Overview - TGS is a leading provider of energy data and intelligence, offering advanced technology and solutions across the entire energy value chain [4] - The company utilizes proprietary GeoStreamer technology and purpose-built vessels to ensure high-quality data delivery and efficient acquisition [3] - TGS supports exploration and production of energy resources globally, backed by a comprehensive range of products and an extensive energy data library [4]

Core Insights - TGS has significantly increased its acquisition activity in Northern Europe, deploying four acquisition vessels, which includes three seismic vessels and one offshore wind vessel, effectively doubling its capacity compared to 2024 [1] Acquisition Activity - All three seismic streamer vessels have successfully mobilized and are currently engaged in production on 4D seismic contracts, with TGS awarded a total of seven 4D contracts in Northern Europe this summer, amounting to approximately 280 acquisition days [2] - The Ramform Vanguard has been mobilized for an offshore wind site characterization contract offshore the UK, with plans for another similar contract following the current project [3] Project Completion - TGS' node-on-a-rope crew successfully completed a project in Northern Europe in May, as scheduled [4] Management Commentary - Carel Hooijkaas, EVP Operations at TGS, expressed excitement about the high level of acquisition activity in Northern Europe, highlighting the successful mobilization of vessels and a strong contract portfolio, which reflects the company's commitment to supporting energy companies [5]