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ION Geophysical Corporation (NYSE:IO) announced today that it has been awarded a contract for its Gemini Enhanced Frequency Source technology to be utilized in a proprietary, Wide Azimuth 3D acquisition in the Mediterranean Sea. The Wide Azimuth 3D acquisition will deploy Gemini 8,000 cubic inch sources in dual source configurations on both the primary and secondary streamer vessels over approximately 60 days.

“We are delighted by the news that Gemini has been selected by a supermajor for their latest acquisition project,” said Ken Williamson, EVP Innovation and Strategic Marketing. “Deploying Gemini as a replacement for conventional source technology is a testament to the reliability, environmental and broadband frequency benefits that it provides. It also illustrates the industry’s increasing demand for creative acquisition and technology solutions, such as Gemini, to solve complex imaging challenges.”

With the addition of this project, Gemini 8,000 cubic inch source capacity will be at high utilization through the summer. Learn more at iongeo.com/Gemini.

About IONLeveraging innovative technologies, ION delivers powerful data-driven decision-making to offshore energy and maritime operations markets, enabling clients to optimize investments and results through access to our data, software, and distinctive analytics. Learn more at iongeo.com.

The information herein contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These forward-looking statements may include information and other statements that are not of historical fact. Actual results may vary materially from those described in these forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements reflect numerous assumptions and involve a number of risks and uncertainties. These risks and uncertainties include the Company’s ability to consummate the restructuring transactions; the Company’s ability to obtain Bankruptcy Court approval with respect to motions or other requests made to the Bankruptcy Court; the ability of the Company to confirm and consummate the Plan; the Company’s ability to comply with the milestones set forth in the Restructuring Support Agreement; the effects of the Chapter 11 Cases on the Company’s liquidity or results of operations or business prospects; the effects of the Chapter 11 Cases on the Company’s business and the interests of various constituents; the length of time that the Company will operate under Chapter 11 protection; risks associated with third-party motions in the Chapter 11 Cases; increased levels of employee attrition during the Chapter 11 Cases; the impacts of the Company’s delisting by the NYSE; the risks associated with the timing and development of ION Geophysical Corporation’s products and services; pricing pressure; decreased demand; changes in oil prices; agreements made or adhered to by members of OPEC and other oil producing countries to maintain production levels; the COVID-19 pandemic; the ultimate benefits of our restructuring transactions; political, execution, regulatory, and currency risks; the outcome or changes, if any, of our consideration of various strategic alternatives; and the impact to our liquidity in the current uncertain macroeconomic environment, including the war in Ukraine. For additional information regarding these various risks and uncertainties, see our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020, filed on February 12, 2021, and our Forms 10-Q for the quarters ended March 31, 2021, June 30, 2021, and September 30, 2021, filed on May 6, 2021, August 12, 2021, and November 3, 2021, respectively. Additional risk factors, which could affect actual results, are disclosed by the Company in its filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), including its Form 10-K, Form 10-Qs and Form 8-Ks filed during the year. The Company expressly disclaims any obligation to revise or update any forward-looking statements.

Contacts
ION (Investor Relations)

Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Mike Morrison, +1 281.933.3339
mike.morrison@iongeo.com

Vice President, Investor Relations
Sharon Wang-Stockton, +1 281.933.3339
sharon.wang-stockton@iongeo.com