The system will enable the acquisition of detailed, high-resolution subsurface data in complex and challenging terrain. (Image source: STRYDE)

STRYDE’s Nimble Seismic System has been selected by DMT Group to acquire high-density seismic data for an onshore 3D oil and gas exploration project in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq (KRI)

Equipped with 31,000 nodes, the system will enable DMT to deploy and retrieve large volumes of nodes quickly, with minimal personnel, reduced health and safety risk, and less environmental footprint. It will enable the acquisition of detailed, high-resolution subsurface data in complex and challenging terrain. The seismic data gathered will be instrumental in reducing geological uncertainty, improving reservoir characterisation, and enhancing well placement strategies, ultimately supporting more informed and cost-efficient exploration and decisions in KRI’s evolving energy landscape.

“We’re excited to see our technology supporting another ambitious and strategically important exploration campaign in the Middle East,” said Mehdi Tascher, sales director at STRYDE.

“Achieving the resolution required for accurate subsurface imaging and confident exploration decisions relies on data density captured through nodes deployed in a dense receiver grid. Enabling this level of unrivalled seismic detail for DMT is exactly why STRYDE was created.”

“STRYDE’s system is a critical enabler for delivering the data density our client needs from this challenging area,” said Thorsten Mueller, Manager of DMT’s branch office in KRI.

“The small, lightweight nature of the nodes will allow us to efficiently deploy a high number of receivers in remote and difficult-to-access locations. Coupled with the STRYDE’s high-capacity node harvesting and data handling system, this means we can operate with greater agility, lower logistics overhead, and acquire the high-quality seismic data needed for our customer.”

Since entering the market in 2020, STRYDE has delivered more than one million land seismic nodes. This reflects not only STRYDE’s rapid growth but also a broader industry shift from traditional cabled systems to fully autonomous nodal technology, and from bulky, high-cost nodes to lightweight, affordable solutions that enable high-density seismic acquisition at scale.

The Green Box Containers stand at ADIPEC. (Image source: Alain Charles Publishing)

Green Box Containers, a leading design-led modular building manufacturer, exhibited its container-based solutions at ADIPEC

The company transforms ISO shipping containers into innovative, functional, and sustainable environments.

From offshore and onshore projects to EPC, marine, and commercial developments, Green Box delivers bespoke container-based solutions that combine durability, versatility, and modern design. Built to DNV 2.7-1 / ISO 10855 standards, its offshore certified units are engineered to perform in the toughest conditions. The company uses high-grade materials, reinforced structures, and permanently installed sling sets for safe lifting and handling in severe weather.

Its comprehensive portfolio spans commercial and residential applications, including offices, accommodation units, retail outlets, kiosks, hotels, and liveable residential spaces, each designed for maximum efficiency and aesthetic appeal.

Operating from an 84,000 sq. ft. facility in Dubai Industrial City, Green Box manages every aspect of the process, from concept and design to engineering, manufacturing, logistics, and installation. This integrated, turnkey approach ensures consistent quality, rapid delivery, and minimal disruption to clients’ operations.

The product range includes:
• Reefer, dry, and mini containers
• Half-height containers
• Diving and decompression chambers
• Accommodation and office units
• Control rooms, workshops, and laboratories
• Offshore baskets

Green Box Containers focuses on its customers and their needs, designing bespoke, purpose-built solutions that prioritise speed, sustainability, and innovation. features include:
• Tailor-made designs to meet specific project needs
• Premium, durable construction built to last
• Rapid project delivery and installation
• Off-site manufacturing ensuring minimal on-site disruption
• Sustainable, eco-friendly materials and methods
• Cost-effective solutions without compromising quality
• Award-winning, quality-assured, and In-Country Value (ICV) certified
Whether for industrial, commercial, or residential use, Green Box creates modular spaces that balance form, function, and experience, making the company the partner of choice for organisations seeking smart, sustainable, and future-ready container solutions.

API-grade ERW tubing and casing boost performance. (Image source: UTP Group)

In oil and gas, “long-term value” isn’t a slogan, it’s more run-time, fewer surprises, and safer operations over many years. It starts with the steel you run. At UTP Pipe, THL Pipe, and across the wider UTP Group, we produce API-grade ERW tubing and casing that steadily lift performance. They give operators consistent quality, tight tolerances, strong welds, and full traceability. And when wells last longer and need fewer repairs, your total cost goes down, and the value keeps adding up

How we create that value

At UTP Group, our promise is simple: deliver pipe that lets operators plan with confidence. We design for consistency with closed-loop process control, inline ultrasonic and eddy-current testing, and full traceability from start to finish. Inside the mill, efficiency is a discipline: high uptime, low scrap, quick changeovers, and automated handling that keeps flow steady and lead times short. That’s how we make reliability repeatable – whether the job is around the corner or across borders.

Scale. Reliability. Speed: our model for long-term value

We’re scaling this advantage. By 2026, UTP Group is executing an expansion to a total capacity of 54,000 MT, unlocking broader size ranges, faster cycle times, and strategic on-hand inventory for critical grades and connections. This is capacity with purpose: engineered responsiveness; from specification support, to mill scheduling, to delivery schedule that matches your drilling plan.

Value creation also means transparency. Our digital mill certificates, serialised product history, and customer dashboards bring the factory to your fingertips, so QA, compliance, and ESG reporting are straightforward and audit-ready. It means partnership beyond the PO – metallurgy reviews at the design table, quick turnaround on Q&A during completions, and continuous improvement that raises the bar on the next project.

Energy markets will remain dynamic. The winners will be those who turn reliability into a strategic asset and speed into a habit. That is the company we are building at UTP Group – one that elevates the unseen backbone of every well with relentless process discipline and practical innovation.

If your standard is long-term value, our job is to make it inevitable. And with 54,000 MT of focused capacity by 2026, we’re just getting started.

For further information, access the website here.

The collaboration expands ongoing technical studies by Decahydron and SNOC. (Image source: Decahydron)

The northern Emirates is considering natural hydrogen as a medium for power generation or other industrial uses, as Sharjah National Oil Corporation and Siemens Energy has collaborated with Decahydron, a natural hydrogen and carbon mineralisation company, to assess its feasibility

The collaboration expands ongoing technical studies by Decahydron and SNOC on an existing exploration well in Sharjah to assess the Emirate’s natural hydrogen potential. Early results are encouraging, with drilling planned for 2026 in order to provide detailed resource data and measured flow rates.

The project intends to avoid storage and transport costs while creating a new low-carbon energy source for the UAE, which could be used for energy-intensive facilities such as data centres.

Khamis Al Mazrouei, CEO of SNOC, said, “We look forward to advancing this feasibility study in parallel with our ongoing exploration activities. The potential discovery of natural hydrogen could mark a new chapter in Sharjah’s energy landscape — providing an abundant, naturally occurring source of clean energy. If proven viable, it would not only strengthen Sharjah’s role in the national energy transition but also reaffirm SNOC’s commitment to driving sustainable, secure, and resilient energy solutions for generations to come.”

Khalid Bin Hadi, Managing Director UAE, Siemens Energy, said, “Hydrogen has the potential to be central to the decarbonisation of the power sector, and our technology is ready to enable this transition. This collaboration marks the start of a new initiative to explore the potential of natural hydrogen as a clean, sustainable energy source for the region.”

Arnaud Lager, CEO of Decahydron, said, “Natural hydrogen has the potential to transform the energy landscape. Our early findings suggest that this resource could redefine how clean hydrogen is produced by offering an abundant and continuous supply directly from the Earth. This is the right moment for the energy industry to come together and prepare for the opportunities that natural hydrogen will bring. Our work indicates that Sharjah and the northern Emirates hold exceptional potential, a finding also supported by independent research from the Colorado School of Mines and the Université de Pau.”