STRYDE, a global leader in onshore nodal seismic solutions, has been selected by TAY Oil Services and Polaris to deliver advanced technology for a major onshore oil and gas exploration project in Libya’s Concession 57, according to Oilfield Technology website.
The survey, commissioned by the Arabian Gulf Oil Company (AGOCO), marks a significant step in Libya’s efforts to unlock its vast energy resources.
The project follows the reopening of Libya’s onshore sector to exploration and development. With demand for rapid and high-quality seismic data, the new survey aims to guide exploration strategies, support economic growth, and strengthen long-term energy security.
In early summer 2025, TAY Oil-Polaris deployed its newly acquired semi-automated seismic system, featuring 40,000 STRYDE seismic nodes. Covering a 1,480 km² area, the system enables a high-density 3D onshore survey that will deliver unprecedented imaging of Libya’s complex geology.
The containerised seismic system allows one operator to rotate 13,000 nodes in just 24 hours, cutting crew size, operational risks, and costs. STRYDE’s fully autonomous nodes can be buried, eliminating surface interference and noise while ensuring optimal data quality.
Abdellatif Hakkoumi, Polaris Regional Manager, said the technology represents a new era of land seismic acquisition in Libya. “This system enables higher trace density, better subsurface imaging, and reduced drilling risks—ultimately increasing exploration success rates,” he explained.
STRYDE Sales Director Mehdi Tascher called the deal a milestone for seismic exploration in North Africa. “TAY Oil-Polaris will conduct the largest nodal seismic project ever undertaken in the region, meeting Libya’s growing demand for advanced exploration solutions.”
The project reinforces STRYDE’s market leadership and its role in driving innovation across the energy sector.
