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TGS has considerable experience with global seismic operations and 20 years of experience in Greenland however nothing matches the challenge of Northeast Greenland. It is the Arctics only ice outlet and operations routinely encounter heavy ice and icebergs, poor visibility and freezing temperatures. TGS activity has successfully integrated the commercial objectives of the energy industry within the operational constraints of this challenging area. Our experience with an escort icebreaker and seismic vessel towing a sensitive 6km seismic cable has led to the development of state of the art ice management systems, environmental best practices and a doubling of operational efficiency over recent years.

Off the east coast of the province of Newfoundland and Labrador, approximately 350 kilometres southeast of the capital city of St. John's, lies the Grand Banks, an area known for its icebergs, ice, fog, and significant high waves and winds. These conditions presented engineering challenges for the development of the Hebron mega-project. Design technology, constructability and execution certainty are some of the key considerations factored into safely designing and building the 230-metre high Hebron platform.