The software will be rapidly screening and interrogating data acquired beyond 20,000 sq kms. (Image source:

Following a fresh batch of large-scale 3D multi-client seismic surveys acquired in collaboration with Shearwater from the Orange Basin offshore Namibia, Searcher has entered into a strategic partnership with Eliis to leverage the PaleoScan software for screening and interpretation of the datasets 

The software will be rapidly screening and interrogating data acquired beyond 20,000 sq kms of the prospective Orange Basin region. Its patented Relative Geological Time (RGT) model and AI-assisted functionality automates interpretation workflow to an extent, accelerating stratigraphic modelling for valuable geological insights with greater speed and precision, which is ideal for frontier exploration projects. Using these tools will go a long way in terms of  de-risking new play fairways in the area.

“We are partnering with Eliis to provide the industry with detailed insights into the evolution of the prospective depositional systems, enabling prospect high-grading and shortening the exploration cycle,” said Karyna Rodriguez, VP Global New Ventures at Searcher.

“We are excited to work alongside Searcher on this important project,” said François Lafferriere, COO at Eliis. “The Orange Basin represents a frontier of hydrocarbon potential, and PaleoScan™’s unique approach to seismic interpretation will provide valuable support in screening and evaluating this high-quality dataset. This collaboration underscores our dedication to advancing geoscience technology and helping our partners accelerate their understanding of complex subsurface geology."

The promising geological features revealed in the initial screening include clearly defined large basin floor fan systems from the Cretaceous period, located above the Aptian source rock. Well-defined channels and evidence of reworking by contourite currents were also identified.

The project aims to deliver actionable insight. (Image source: Searcher)

Ahead of the EG Ronda 2026 licensing round set to be held in Equatorial Guinea, geoscience data solutions provider, Searcher, has launched a major seismic reprocessing initiative covering 8,500 km of offshore data from the region

Promising highest-resolution imaging with fast-track results available immediately and final deliverables scheduled for release before the round opens in April 2026, bidders can expect convenience when it comes to de-risking efforts. 

As the government prepares to offer up to 24 blocks in the upcoming licensing round, these will be backed by Searcher's latest broadband pre-stack depth migration (PSDM) and full waveform inversion (FWI) techniques-driven reprocessed legacy datasets, ensuring high-definition view of the subsurface for confident decision-making.

“This project is about more than reprocessing data—it’s about delivering actionable insight,” said Alan Hopping, Managing Director of Searcher. “By combining cutting-edge imaging with fast-track delivery, we’re giving explorers a head start and helping Equatorial Guinea showcase the true potential of its offshore basins.”

The initiative aligns with the Ministry of Mines and Hydrocarbons’ goal of revitalising the energy sector and stimulating new exploration activity. With results available ahead of the licensing round, Searcher’s work provides a powerful foundation for evaluating opportunities and unlocking the next phase of offshore discovery.

The acquisition is scheduled to commence in the fourth quarter of this year.

Energy data and intelligence provider, TGS, has been awarded a streamer acquisition contract in Africa 

The acquisition is scheduled to commence in the fourth quarter of this year and the contract has a duration of approximately 50 days.

Kristian Johansen, CEO of TGS, said, "We are very pleased to secure this work programme and look forward to supporting our client's exploration efforts in the region with our proven technology and expertise. By leveraging the Ramform acquisition platform, coupled with our proprietary GeoStreamer technology we are well equipped to deliver the highest data quality to our client." 

TGS has previously worked in regions such as Benin, Tanzania and Liberia. For its Benin MegaSurvey it expanded its 3D seismic coverage, while in Tanzania it has acquired license for more than 132,000 sq kms of seismic data, both 2D and 3D.

In Liberia, the company is working to rejuvenate the existing legacy 2D and 3D datasets in the Liberia and Harper Basins, aspiring to reach high subsurface clarity. 

High-quality seismic data is important to unlock Libya's vast resource potential. (Image source: Stryde)

Libya's Arabian Gulf Oil Company has collaborated with TAY Oil Services and Polaris to initiate a survey onshore Concession 57 with the deployment of Stryde's onshore nodal seismic solutions 

High-quality seismic data is important to unlock Libya's vast resource potential, as the country reopens to investors for exploration and development prospects. This can be achieved with Stryde's semi-automated, containerised system, featuring 40,000 seismic nodes, which promise shortest possible turn-over. A single operator can rotate 13,000 nodes within 24 hours by using the containerised system. These nodes can reach exceptional depths, eliminating surface interference for best possible coupling to achieve optimal data quality. The survey operations can be conducted flawlessly without disrupting production activities or the surrounding environment. The streamlining makes large-scale, high-density seismic surveys more efficient and cost-effective.

Abdellatif Hakkoumi, Polaris regional manager, said, “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.

"With the quick delivery of Stryde’s fully autonomous nodes and semi-automated containerised seismic system, we have rapidly transitioned into a new era of land seismic acquisition.

"This advanced technology enables us to dramatically increase trace density per square kilometre. As a result, our customers benefit from improved subsurface imaging, reduced geological uncertainty, optimized well placement, and lower drilling risks, ultimately increasing exploration success rates.”

Stryde’s Containerised 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.

Mehdi Tascher, sales director at Stryde, said, “This purchase marks a significant milestone in the advancement of seismic exploration in Libya. 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.

“We are proud to supply TAY Oil-Polaris with the industry’s only fully integrated and semi-automated seismic system, enabling unprecedented operational efficiency while delivering high-resolution seismic data to their Libyan customers.”

“Libya’s complex geology, defined by thick carbonate sequences and rugged terrain, poses significant challenges for accurate subsurface imaging. 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.”