S3 acquires 20,000-node STRYDE seismic system for onshore surveys
(WO) — Smart Seismic Solutions (S3) has purchased a 20,000-node seismic acquisition system from STRYDE, expanding its land seismic capabilities following a series of large-scale survey deployments across Europe.
Under the agreement, S3 will add STRYDE’s Nimble seismic acquisition system and 20,000 Range+ nodes to its technology portfolio. The acquisition follows multiple projects completed using leased STRYDE equipment, including carbon storage and geothermal exploration surveys.
S3 has deployed STRYDE technology on several large-scale subsurface imaging projects in recent years. In 2025, the company used more than 42,000 seismic nodes in Denmark to support site evaluation for carbon capture and storage (CCS) development before completing a geothermal survey in France later that year. In early 2026, S3 deployed approximately 50,000 nodes for what the companies described as Europe’s largest onshore seismic survey focused on CCS exploration.
“We have a strong track record of successfully operating STRYDE’s seismic technology across major, large-scale new-energy projects in Europe,” said Patrick Robert, chief executive officer of Smart Seismic Solutions. “The system has enabled us to achieve faster survey turnaround times, reduce costs and streamline logistics, while continuing to deliver high-quality seismic data for our customers.”
STRYDE said the purchase reflects growing adoption of nodal seismic technology for high-density land surveys and subsurface characterization projects.
The Nimble system is designed for conventional and high-density seismic acquisition programs and incorporates automated node handling and deployment workflows intended to improve operational efficiency and reduce field logistics requirements.
“This contract reflects our core mission to make high-definition onshore seismic data affordable for any industry,” said Mike Popham, chief executive officer of STRYDE.
The companies said the technology is being used across a range of applications requiring detailed subsurface imaging, including oil and gas exploration, geothermal resource assessment and carbon storage site characterization.
