Norwegian energy data and intelligence company TGS and compatriot geophysical technology and service company Allton have signed a strategic collaboration agreement focused on accelerating the deployment of innovative deepwater ocean-bottom node (OBN) technology.

The parties have agreed on exclusive rights and priority access to Allton A1 units, establishing a foundation to work together in bringing the next generation of OBN acquisition capabilities to the industry with the aim of making them more accessible and economically attractive in a wider range of operating environments.