Oslo-listed seismic data specialist TGS, in partnership with Egyptian Natural Gas Holding Company (EGAS), has commenced a large-scale 2D seismic reimaging initiative covering 34,000 km offshore Egypt, according to Splash247. The project, named EGY-2DRE2026, is supported by industry funding.
Project scope and data integration
Splash247 reported that EGY-2DRE2026 will integrate input from the GeoStreamer 2016, 2018, and 2023 surveys, together with other available conventional 2D data, to build a single, consistent regional framework across the offshore basins. The merged dataset will be put through an advanced velocity model building and pre-stack depth migration workflow.
| Project element | Detail |
|---|---|
| Project name | EGY-2DRE2026 |
| Coverage | 34,000 km of 2D seismic reimaging |
| Operator | TGS (Oslo-listed) |
| Partner | Egyptian Natural Gas Holding Company (EGAS) |
| Source surveys | GeoStreamer 2016, 2018, 2023 plus available conventional 2D data |
| Funding model | Industry-funded |
| Priority subset delivery | Q2 2027 |
| Full project completion | Q1 2028 |
Exploration value in the Egyptian offshore
According to Splash247, the reimaged dataset is designed to give operators a sharper, basin-wide structural framework to support prospect identification and maturation. This is intended to help customers direct exploration budgets toward the areas of highest potential in the anticipated future licensing round, and to support activity in the offshore Nile Delta, Herodotus Basin, and wider Eastern Mediterranean Basin.
Splash247 reported that the project draws on GeoStreamer acquisition vintages from 2016, 2018, and 2023, combined with other available conventional 2D data, to create a single regional framework across the offshore basins.
Delivery timeline
Splash247 reported that final products for a priority subset of 2D lines are scheduled for delivery in the second quarter of 2027. The remaining full project is scheduled for completion in the first quarter of 2028. The delivery schedule covers the full 34,000 km of 2D seismic reimaging announced under EGY-2DRE2026.
TGS's view on the reimaging project
“By combining our latest imaging technology with the depth and breadth of our existing coverage, we’re able to de-risk exploration decisions and support our customers as they evaluate future opportunities in this highly prospective part of the Egyptian offshore,” said David Hajovsky, EVP for multi-client at TGS, as quoted by Splash247.
Energy commodity market context
Splash247 reported that the reimaged dataset will support activity in the offshore Nile Delta, Herodotus Basin, and wider Eastern Mediterranean Basin. The project name, EGY-2DRE2026, covers 34,000 km of 2D reimaging, and builds on GeoStreamer surveys from 2016, 2018, and 2023 plus other conventional 2D data, according to Splash247.
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