(WO) — Sercel has completed the first commercial sale of its Accel land nodal seismic acquisition system, with 18,000 nodes deployed by seismic contractor Explor on a large-scale survey in the U.S.
The deployment marks the first field application at scale for the Accel system, less than a year after its launch. Sercel said the technology is designed to improve operational efficiency in land seismic acquisition by reducing deployment time, field crew requirements and health, safety and environmental (HSE) exposure.
The Accel system features a compact, drop-node design intended to simplify logistics and accelerate deployment while supporting high-density seismic data acquisition. The nodes incorporate Sercel’s QuietSeis MEMS sensor technology and Pathfinder quality-control system, enabling real-time monitoring and validation of survey performance.
“Accel’s simplicity and speed allow us to operate more efficiently with fewer people and a reduced footprint, while delivering the high-density data our projects require,” said Allan Chatenay, president of Explor. “Its drop-on-ground design ensures excellent coupling while eliminating the need for additional tools, significantly accelerating deployment and reducing HSE exposure.”
According to Explor, the system’s broadband capabilities, scalability and continuous monitoring features were key factors in its selection for the U.S. survey.
Sercel said the commercial deployment demonstrates growing industry interest in technologies that streamline land seismic operations while maintaining data quality.
“This first Accel sale marks a major milestone for Sercel, confirming the industry’s readiness for a new, more efficient approach to land seismic acquisition,” said Jérôme Denigot, CEO of Sercel. “Its ongoing large-scale deployment demonstrates Accel’s ability to support modern seismic surveys, enabling faster, safer and more agile operations at scale with a reduced environmental footprint.”
The deployment represents a notable commercialization milestone for the land seismic market as operators and contractors continue seeking ways to improve acquisition efficiency, reduce field personnel requirements and enhance survey quality.
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