Norwegian charterer TGS-NOPEC Geophysical Company (TGS) and US contractor Schlumberger have announced a big new 2D seismic project off Egypt.

They will acquire data over 10,000 sq km.

"Advanced new acquisition and imaging techniques will provide better illumination of complex subsalt structures," they said.

Acquisition will commence now and is expected to complete late in the first quarter of 2018.