Echoes from the Field

Chris Einchcomb - Ex bp and Rosneft

High-resolution land seismic acquisition was previously constrained by cost, crew size, and practical limits on density. Real-time QC was often seen as a “necessity”, and high-density surveys were considered unrealistic for many.

In this episode of our Echoes from the Field series, Mike Popham sits down with former Exploration Manager and land seismic contractor Chris Einchcomb to unpack:
  • The real-world operational challenges that led Chris to get involved in STRYDE’s development when he was at Rosneft
  • Why real-time QC is no longer required for modern land seismic acquisition
  • Lessons learned from the field
  • How these advances are enabling true quantitative geophysics and opening new opportunities for the next generation of geophysicists and explorers to visualise the subsurface more accurately, efficiently, and confidently

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.