DMT selects Sercel Accel nodes for major geothermal survey in Germany

Paris, France | Aug 17, 2026

Sercel is pleased to announce the sale of 6,000 Accel drop nodes to DMT GmbH & Co. KG for deployment on a major geothermal exploration project in the Munich region, Germany. The Accel nodes will be used as part of a large-scale urban seismic acquisition program aimed at advancing geothermal energy development in the greater Munich area.

This latest contract highlights the growing adoption of Sercel's recently launched Accel solution. Designed for faster and more efficient seismic operations, Accel's unique droppable deployment method increases field productivity while maintaining the highest standards of data quality and operational safety.

As part of Sercel's nodal ecosystem, Accel also offers seamless compatibility with existing node fleets, helping customers benefit from the latest innovations while maximizing operational flexibility and long-term investment value.

Dr Christian Henke, Head of Seismic Exploration, DMT, said: "For a project of this scale and complexity, we need solutions that combine operational efficiency, proven reliability and outstanding seismic performance. Accel brings exactly that. Sercel has consistently demonstrated its ability to deliver innovative and dependable technologies, giving us full confidence in Accel's ability to support the high-quality data acquisition required for this important geothermal project."

Jérôme Denigot, CEO, Sercel, said: "We are delighted that DMT has selected Accel for this large-scale seismic acquisition survey. Following the first commercial deployment of Accel earlier this year, this new contract further confirms the strong market interest in our latest nodal innovation. Customers are increasingly looking for solutions that accelerate operations without compromising data quality or safety, our Accel node was specifically designed to address these requirements."

Accel's unique deployment method maximizes field efficiency while maintaining data quality and safety (image courtesy of Sercel).