TGS Q2-2010 Webcast and Teleconference

ASKER, NORWAY (29 July 2010) - TGS will publish its Q2-2010 results at approximately 08:00 CET on 5 August 2010. Robert Hobbs (CEO) and Kristian Johansen (CFO) will present the results at 08:30 CET the same morning at Shippingklubben located at Haakon VII's gt 1 in Oslo, Norway.  The presentation is open to the public. The presentation can be followed live on the internet at www.tgsnopec.com streamed by Webcast Norge. The slides from the presentation will also be available in PDF format at both the TGS and Oslo Stock Exchange websites and a recorded version of the presentation will be available shortly thereafter at www.tgsnopec.com. CEO Robert Hobbs and CFO Kristian Johansen will also host a conference call on 5 August 2010 at 14:00 CET (8:00 AM New York time).  Norwegian attendees are invited to call +47 2316 2190 or 800 19640, International attendees are invited to call 44 (0)20 7806 1951 or 0800 028 1243 and USA attendees are invited to call +1 718 354 1387 or 866 935 4575. Attendees may want to call 5-10 minutes before 14:00 CET (8:00 AM NY) to ensure registration and access. Participants will need to quote the following confirmation code when dialing into the conference: 4690410. A Q&A session will follow a short introduction, based upon the presentation issued in the morning. To pose a question, please press *1. A replay of the conference call will be available shortly after. To access replay of TGS conference call, * dial +47 2100 0498 (Norway), +44 (0)20 7111 1244 (International)  or +1 347 366 9565 (USA) * replay access code 4690410 followed by # (pound-sign) A replay of the conference call will also be available at www.tgsnopec.com.    Company summary   TGS-NOPEC Geophysical Company (TGS) provides global geoscience data products and services to the oil and gas industry for the exploration and delineation of hydrocarbon reserves.  We design and acquire multi-client data projects worldwide that make up our data library of seismic, gravity/magnetic and well data, enhanced by our seismic imaging technology and regional interpretation expertise.  Visit TGS online at www.tgsnopec.com.   Forward-looking statements and contact information   All statements in this press release other than statements of historical fact are forward-looking statements, which are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict, and are based upon assumptions as to future events that may not prove accurate. These factors include TGS' reliance on a cyclical industry and principal customers, TGS' ability to continue to expand markets for licensing of data, and TGS' ability to acquire and process data products at costs commensurate with profitability. Actual results may differ materially from those expected or projected in the forward-looking statements. TGS undertakes no responsibility or obligation to update or alter forward-looking statements for any reason. TGS-NOPEC Geophysical Company ASA is listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange (OSLO:TGS).   For additional information about this news release please contact: Kristian Johansen Chief Financial Officer Office: +47 667 69931 Cell: +47 47 60 33 34 Email:kristian.johansen@tgsnopec.com   Karen El-Tawil VP, Business Development Office: +1 713 860 2102 Cell: +1 713 806 2420 Email:karen.el-tawil@tgsnopec.com This information is subject of the disclosure requirements acc. to §5-12 vphl (Norwegian Securities Trading Act) [HUG#1434660] This announcement is distributed by Thomson Reuters on behalf of Thomson Reuters clients. The owner of this announcement warrants that: (i) the releases contained herein are protected by copyright and other applicable laws; and (ii) they are solely responsible for the content, accuracy and originality of the information contained therein. Source: TGS via Thomson Reuters ONE