Episode 9: What’s changing in modern land seismic surveys? Allan Châtenay shares

Allan Châtenay - Explor

With unmatched hands-on experience deploying STRYDE technology across some of the most challenging environments on Earth, Explor have pushed the limits of what’s possible in land seismic acquisition.

In this episode of our Echoes from the Field series, STRYDE CEO Mike Popham sits down with Explor President, Allan Châtenay to go behind the shot and explore:

• What it meant to become the first commercial user of STRYDE in the Western Hemisphere - and why it marked a career-defining “this changes everything” moment
• Exclusive project insights never shared before, including a high-density 2D Vibroseis survey in the US delivered with just three people
• How using new technology in new ways is unlocking even greater operational efficiencies across seismic acquisition projects
• The survey designs helping teams see things they have never seen before, revealing new levels of subsurface detail and understanding

What is Echoes from the Field?

Echoes from the Field is a video series hosted by STRYDE’s CEO, Mike Popham, bringing you unscripted, real-world insights from the forefront of land seismic data acquisition.

In each episode, Mike sits down with leading geoscientists, field engineers, and exploration specialists - from STRYDE customers operating our nodal systems on the ground, to their end-users who rely on the seismic data to make critical subsurface decisions.

Through candid conversations, Mike uncovers the good, the bad, and the ugly of what real onshore seismic imaging projects entail. Our guests share first-hand experiences, discuss the operational challenges they face, and highlight the innovations changing the way seismic data is acquired and used.

From breakthroughs in technology and acquisition techniques, to honest reflections on productivity, safety, data quality, and project outcomes, this series offers a rare behind-the-scenes look at the realities of modern land seismic operations.