Viridien enters into landmark multi-client collaboration with ONHYM to advance Morocco's hydrocarbon exploration

Paris, France | Oct 7, 2026

Viridien today announced a landmark multi-client collaboration agreement with the Office National des Hydrocarbures et des Mines (ONHYM), Morocco's national agency for hydrocarbon and mineral resource development. The collaboration defines a joint framework through which Viridien, working with ONHYM, will deliver integrated multi-client subsurface data and analytics solutions across Morocco's extensive and underexplored offshore and onshore sedimentary basins. 

Through this collaboration, Viridien and ONHYM are dedicated to setting new standards for subsurface evaluation, technical rigor and knowledge exchange, reinforcing Morocco's standing as a compelling destination for hydrocarbon investment in North Africa.

Ms. Amina Benkhadra, CEO of ONHYM, said: “This collaboration reflects ONHYM’s commitment to fostering innovation and international partnerships that unlock Morocco’s hydrocarbon potential. By combining our regional expertise and geoscientific knowledge with Viridien’s advanced technologies and capabilities, we are creating a powerful platform to enhance subsurface understanding, attract investment and accelerate exploration opportunities across Morocco.”

Dechun Lin, Head of Earth Data, Viridien, said: “This collaboration marks a pivotal moment for Viridien as we deepen our presence in Africa and forge an enduring, partnership-driven relationship with ONHYM. By integrating our industry-leading imaging and data science capabilities with ONHYM's regional expertise, we are well positioned to support Morocco’s hydrocarbon potential.”
 

From left to right: Mohammed Farssi, North Offshore Department Manager, ONHYM, David Spofforth, Director of Global Business Development, Earth Data, Viridien, Khalid Amrouch, Director Asset Management and Investment Promotion, ONHYM, Asmae Benarchid, Petroleum Exploration Director, ONHYM, Julio Perea, VP Global Business Development, Earth Data, Viridien, Salim Lahsini, Promotion Department Manager, ONHYM (image courtesy of Viridien).