The survey acquisition began in June last year with five seismic vessels contracted to acquire a dense, modern, long offset regional 2D seismic grid.

Processing of the Gigante survey is “ongoing”, TGS said. However, fast track and preliminary data is available in advance of the scheduled licensing rounds.

“TGS expects to complete the Gigante multibeam bathymetry coverage in early October and the seafloor coring in December,” the company said.

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