 ION Geophysical Corporation NYSE: IO and PGS today announced an agreement to collaborate globally on 2D exploration data. Both companies have modern, high-quality multi-client data libraries that together cover all the significant hydrocarbon provinces around the world. The new joint data library will comprise nearly a million kilometers of uniquely complementary data, including many areas of genuine broadband seismic, that have substantial opportunity for integration and reimaging. Drawing on IONs latest imaging technology and PGS broadband 2D GeoStreamer offering, the companies will produce enhanced deliverables with higher resolution and greater spatial coverage, offering deeper insights and more reliable pre-stack attributes for exploration screening on a global basis. ION and PGS intend to develop an integrated seamless 2D seismic data library over time, creating a comprehensive, data-rich environment to inform exploration business decisions for EP; operators. The combined data library will be jointly marketed. 