January 25, 7:00 am ET - 2006

TGC Industries fields new vibroseis vehicles..

Tidelands Geophysical has a complete array of vibroseis vehicles. From our Hemi-50 truck mounts or all-terrain Hemi-50 buggies to our newest Hemi-60 buggies; we have the equipment for any Vibroseis Project.
 
The Company plans to purchase seven new vibration vehicles and take delivery of these vehicles during the third quarter of 2006. In addition, delivery of nine new vibration vehicles ordered in the third quarter of 2005 will be received during the first quarter of 2006 as scheduled. After receipt of these 16 new vibration vehicles in 2006 (nine in the first quarter and seven in the third quarter), the Company will own a total of 34 vibration vehicles.
 
The Hemi-60 vibrator is an advanced seismic source production system designed for high quality and high production geophysical prospecting. The 60,000 pound output vibrator offers broad band output and a high signal to noise ratio for the deepest surveys.