STRYDE, the world’s leading provider of high-definition onshore subsurface imaging solutions is pleased to announce that DMT Group, a global engineering and consultancy firm, has selected STRYDE’s Nimble Seismic System to acquire high-density seismic data for an onshore 3D oil and gas exploration project in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq (KRI).
This collaboration represents a significant step in supporting Kurdistan’s drive toward energy security and independence, enabling the acquisition of detailed, high-resolution subsurface data in some of the region’s most complex and challenging terrain.
“We’re excited to see our technology supporting another ambitious and strategically important exploration campaign in the Middle East,” said Mehdi Tascher, Sales Director at STRYDE.
“Achieving the resolution required for accurate subsurface imaging and confident exploration decisions relies on data density captured through nodes deployed in a dense receiver grid. Enabling this level of unrivalled seismic detail for DMT is exactly why STRYDE was created,” added Mehdi.
Historically, high-density seismic acquisition has been restricted by logistical complexity, cost, and terrain limitations. STRYDE’s ultra-lightweight nodes and portable Nimble System overcomes these barriers.
Equipped with 31,000 nodes, STRYDE will empower DMT to deploy and retrieve large volumes of nodes quickly, with minimal personnel, reduced health and safety risk, and less environmental footprint.
“STRYDE’s system is a critical enabler for delivering the data density our client needs from this challenging area,” said Thorsten Mueller, Manager of DMT’s branch office in KRI.
“The small, lightweight nature of the nodes will allow us to efficiently deploy a high number of receivers in remote and difficult-to-access locations. Coupled with the STRYDE’s high-capacity node harvesting and data handling system, this means we can operate with greater agility, lower logistics overhead, and acquire the high-quality seismic data needed for our customer.” Added Thorsten.
STRYDE's high-capacity Nimble Seismic System, each harvesting Nest can charge and harvest 90 nodes through an optical link in less than 4 hours
The seismic data gathered from this project will be instrumental in reducing geological uncertainty, improving reservoir characterization, and enhancing well placement strategies, ultimately supporting more informed and cost-efficient exploration and decisions in KRI’s evolving energy landscape.
Since entering the market in 2020, STRYDE has rapidly established itself as the global leader in land seismic node supply by volume.
In just five years, the company has reached a major milestone: the delivery of its one millionth land seismic node.
This achievement reflects not only STRYDE’s rapid growth but also a broader industry shift from traditional cabled systems to fully autonomous nodal technology, and from bulky, high-cost nodes to lightweight, affordable solutions that enable high-density seismic acquisition at scale.