STRYDE has been selected by TAY Oil Services and Polaris (TAY Oil – Polaris) to supply its seismic node technology for an onshore oil and gas exploration survey in Concession 57 in Libya, commissioned by the state-owned oil company, AGOCO (The Arabian Gulf Oil Company).
With Libya’s recent onshore sector reopening to exploration and development, acquiring high-quality seismic data with shortest possible turn-over is a critical first step in unlocking the country’s vast resource potential to meet the Libyan government targets.
In a frontier market like Libya, this survey will play a pivotal role in guiding exploration strategy, supporting economic growth, and laying the foundation for long-term energy security.
Early summer 2025 marked the debut deployment of the TAY Oil-Polaris newly acquired semi-automated, containerized seismic system, featuring 40,000 STRYDE seismic nodes, to enable a high-density 3D onshore survey over a 1,480 km² area for ACOGO.
“To meet the rising demand for high-resolution seismic imaging across expansive areas of Libya, we required an innovative nodal system capable of supporting a high channel count, without the logistical and financial constraints of conventional systems,” commented Abdellatif Hakkoumi, Polaris Regional Manager. “With the quick delivery of STRYDE’s fully autonomous nodes and semi-automated containerized seismic system, we have rapidly transitioned into a new era of land seismic acquisition.”
STRYDE’s Containerized Seismic System, housed within a 20ft shipping container, seamlessly integrates all essential hardware for semi-automated node charging, harvesting, and on the fly generation of seismic data deliverables.
Customized to meet TAY Oil-Polaris specific project requirements and high-channel count efficiency, the containerized system allows a single operator to rotate 13,000 nodes within 24 hours – dramatically reducing crew size, HSE risk exposure, and operational costs.
“This purchase marks a significant milestone in the advancement of seismic exploration in Libya,” said Mehdi Tascher, Sales Director at STRYDE. With our state-of-the-art seismic system, TAY Oil-Polaris is set to carry out the largest nodal seismic acquisition project ever conducted in North Africa and will be able to meet fully Libyan onshore seismic growing demand.”
“Libya’s complex geology, defined by thick carbonate sequences and rugged terrain, poses significant challenges for accurate subsurface imaging,” Tascher continued. “To overcome these obstacles, high-density sensor deployment is essential for delivering superior structural and stratigraphic resolution. By harnessing STRYDE’s advanced nodal system, TAY Oil-Polaris is uniquely equipped to navigate these complexities.”
