PetroMarker
PetroMarker (Allton AS) is a Norwegian geophysical technology company developing ROV-free seismic Ocean Bottom Node systems and combined EM-seismic acquisition nodes for cost-effective marine data acquisition by offshore oil and gas operators, targeting commercial services launch in 2026.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2020
- HeadquartersStavanger, Norway
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What PetroMarker does
PetroMarker, operating commercially as Allton AS, is a Norwegian geophysical technology and service company focused on cost-efficient marine seismic data acquisition for the offshore oil and gas exploration sector. The company is headquartered in Sandnes, Norway, with additional offices in Stavanger and Oslo, and operates with 11–50 employees. Its core technology is the Allton A1 Seismic OBN System, a Drop & Pop Ocean Bottom Node (OBN) vehicle designed for ROV-free deployment and recovery in shallow to deep water marine environments, with positioning accuracy of approximately 1% of planned drop locations demonstrated in field tests.
The company's product portfolio centers on two proprietary platforms: the Allton A1 Drop & Pop standalone seismic OBN vehicle, which can be mobilized on standard platform supply vessels without ROV support, and the Multiphysics Acquisition Platform (MAP) nodes, which combine Controlled Source Electromagnetic (EM) and seismic OBN data acquisition in a single system. Both technologies were validated in an operational field test survey with a North Sea operator and Seisnode in September 2024, and the latest A1 iteration was successfully tested at Sognefjord in June 2025 using GeoSpace Mariner (shallow ~100m) and OBX2-125 (deep ~1200m) sensors.
Allton's business model is a professional services model targeting offshore oil and gas operators, with an enterprise field sales motion focused on direct engagement, technology presentations, and pilot test arrangements. The company is pre-commercial, with equipment in the fine-tuning phase and commercial seismic data acquisition services scheduled to launch in 2026. Its value proposition emphasizes cost reductions (fewer moving parts, lower vessel day-rates, reduced operational time), time savings through faster deployment and recovery, and a lower carbon footprint for E&P operators, with primary use cases in sparse node velocity surveys, monitoring of satellite fields, and 4D production monitoring of small to medium-sized fields.
PetroMarker firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- PetroMarker
- Legal name
- Allton AS
- Website
- https://petromarker.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2020
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- PetroMarker (Allton AS) is a Norwegian geophysical technology company developing ROV-free seismic Ocean Bottom Node systems and combined EM-seismic acquisition nodes for cost-effective marine data acquisition by offshore oil and gas operators, targeting commercial services launch in 2026.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
PetroMarker industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Offshore Seismic Data Acquisition Services
- NAICS
- Geophysical Surveying and Mapping Services (541360), Support Activities for Oil and Gas Operations (213112), Support Activities for Mining (213)
- SIC
- Oil & Gas Field Exploration Services (1382), Oil & Gas Field Machinery & Equipment (3533), Oil & Gas Field Services, Nec (1389)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Seismic & Geoscience Services (Acquisition, Processing, Interpretation) (EUALABAK)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Marine & Underwater Robotics (USVs/UUVs) (HDAAAIAH), Maritime Unmanned Systems (USV/UUV) & Control Stations (IMABAKAJ)
Keywords
Where PetroMarker is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Stavanger
- HQ country
- Norway
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices3 records
Markets served
PetroMarker business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain
Revenue model
- Seismic Data Acquisition Services: Commercial seismic data acquisition services using proprietary OBN technology. Equipment is being further fine-tuned with commercial services targeted to be available starting in 2026. Revenue generated from survey operations targeting sparse node velocity surveys and monitoring of satellite fields.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels1 record
PetroMarker product offering
Product offeringCore offering
PetroMarker provides marine electromagnetic and seismic data acquisition services for offshore oil and gas exploration, with a focus on cost-effective Ocean Bottom Node (OBN) deployment and recovery in shallow to deep water marine environments. Its proprietary Allton A1 Drop & Pop system enables ROV-free deployment using standard platform supply vessels, and the Multiphysics Acquisition Platform (MAP) nodes combine EM and seismic data acquisition in a single system. Commercial acquisition services are targeted to be available starting in 2026.
Product overview
Allton is a geophysical technology and service company offering a unified portfolio of seismic Ocean Bottom Node (OBN) data acquisition solutions. The core offering is the Allton A1 Seismic OBN System, which includes the proprietary Drop & Pop standalone seismic OBN vehicle for ROV-free deployment. Complementary to this is the Multiphysics Acquisition Platform (MAP) Nodes, which combine electromagnetic and seismic OBN capabilities. The company also provides specialized seismic data acquisition services for subsurface hydrocarbon exploration. All solutions target cost-effective operations in shallow to deep water marine environments, with the ability to mobilize on standard platform supply vessels.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Allton A1 Seismic OBN System: Cost-effective deployment and recovery system for seismic OBN (Ocean Bottom Node) technology providing seismic data acquisition in shallow to deep water marine environments. Features ROV-free solution designed for sparse node velocity surveys and satellite field monitoring.
- Multiphysics Acquisition Platform (MAP)
Products and services
- Allton A1 Seismic OBN System Cost-effective seismic Ocean Bottom Node (OBN) deployment and recovery system designed for shallow to deep water marine environments. Provides ROV-free autonomous deployment using a Drop & Pop standalone vehicle, targeting sparse node velocity surveys and monitoring of satellite fields. Intended for offshore oil and gas operators.
- Multiphysics Acquisition Platform (MAP) Nodes Combined electromagnetic (CSEM) and seismic OBN data acquisition nodes enabling multiphysics subsurface surveys with a ROV-free deployment solution for cost-effective acquisition. Intended for offshore oil and gas operators.
- Seismic Data Acquisition Services Specialized geophysical data acquisition services using proprietary OBN node receivers for subsurface hydrocarbon exploration from the Controlled Source Electromagnetic (CSEM) segment. Serves shallow to deep water marine environments; commercial availability is targeted from 2026.
Quantifiable outcome
- Positioning accuracy of approximately 1% of planned drop locations
- +1 more outcomes
Companies that use PetroMarker
Customer profileNamed customers1 record
Segments1 record
Ideal customer profiles1 record
PetroMarker technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature3 records
PetroMarker partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.
- GeoSpacecoreTechnology partnership for seismic sensor technology. Allton used GeoSpace's Mariner sensors (for shallow water ~100m depth) and OBX2-125 sensors (for deep water ~1200m depth) in successful field tests of the Allton A1 Drop & Pop system at Sognefjord in June 2025.
- SeisnodecoreOperational partnership in North Sea field test survey conducted in late September 2024. Seisnode OBN technology was used in conjunction with Allton's Drop & Pop deployment system. Seismic data from Seisnode OBNs was successfully logged with good coupling to the seafloor.
- North Sea OperatorcoreCustomer partnership for operational field test survey conducted in late September 2024. The North Sea operator collaborated with Allton and Seisnode to successfully test both the seismic OBN Drop & Pop vehicles and the MAP nodes data acquisition technology. Both ROV-free solutions were successfully deployed and recovered.
Scale indicators2 records
Recent moves5 records
Expansion highlights4 records
PetroMarker competitors and assessment
Company assessmentOthers
- Geospace Technologies: Manufacturer of seismic sensors and OBN systems (including Mariner and OBX series used by Allton in field tests). Comparable as a supplier of the underlying node hardware that Allton integrates into its deployment system, and as a participant in the same marine seismic ecosystem.
Direct peers
- Seabed Geosolutions: Provides ocean bottom node (OBN) and ocean bottom cable (OBC) seismic acquisition services for offshore oil and gas exploration. Directly comparable to Allton in targeting offshore operators with node-based 4D and 3D acquisition, including ROV-deployed systems that Allton's ROV-free architecture aims to displace on cost.
- EMGS (Electromagnetic Geoservices): Specialist provider of controlled source electromagnetic (CSEM) data acquisition services for offshore oil and gas exploration. Most directly comparable to Allton's CSEM heritage and MAP node multiphysics concept, though EMGS historically focused on towed-streamer EM rather than node-based deployment.
- Magseis Fairfield: Was a leading pure-play Ocean Bottom Node seismic acquisition company offering marine OBN services to oil and gas operators, with a similar focus on node-based subsurface imaging. Closely comparable to Allton in product category (OBN) and customer base (offshore operators), though Magseis operated at significantly larger scale prior to its combination with TGS.
- Wireless Seismic: Develops cableless, real-time seismic recording systems for both land and marine OBN surveys. Comparable to Allton in offering node-based acquisition solutions that remove the operational complexity of cabled systems, with overlapping target customers in oil and gas exploration.
Broad incumbents
- TGS: Global multi-client geoscience data and seismic acquisition company, now including the Magseis Fairfield OBN business. Comparable to Allton in providing subsurface data to offshore operators, but TGS operates across the full value chain and at vastly larger scale.
- Shearwater GeoServices: Provider of marine seismic acquisition services, processing, and imaging to the oil and gas industry. Overlaps with Allton in serving offshore operators with marine geophysical services, but at significantly larger scale and with a broader streamer and node portfolio.
- PGS (Petroleum Geo-Services): Global marine geophysics company offering 3D and 4D seismic acquisition, imaging, and data library services. Comparable to Allton as a marine seismic services incumbent serving offshore operators, but PGS operates a streamer-heavy fleet at much larger scale than Allton's node-only niche.
- CGG: Global geoscience company providing seismic acquisition, multi-client data, and subsurface imaging services to oil and gas operators. Comparable to Allton in marine subsurface data services, though CGG is far larger and offers full streamer-to-imaging workflows.
Emerging players
- STRYDE: Provider of low-cost, high-channel-count nodal seismic systems primarily targeting land seismic surveys. Comparable to Allton in disrupting conventional seismic acquisition economics via simplified, low-cost node architectures, though STRYDE is land-focused while Allton is marine.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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PetroMarker leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
PetroMarker funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds1 record
Investors1 record
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PetroMarker M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about PetroMarker
What does PetroMarker do?
PetroMarker provides marine electromagnetic and seismic data acquisition services for offshore oil and gas exploration, with a focus on cost-effective Ocean Bottom Node (OBN) deployment and recovery in shallow to deep water marine environments. Its proprietary Allton A1 Drop & Pop system enables ROV-free deployment using standard platform supply vessels, and the Multiphysics Acquisition Platform (MAP) nodes combine EM and seismic data acquisition in a single system. Commercial acquisition services are targeted to be available starting in 2026.
Is PetroMarker a public or private company?
PetroMarker is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was PetroMarker founded?
PetroMarker was founded in 2020. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is PetroMarker based?
PetroMarker is headquartered in Stavanger, Norway, in the Europe region.
How does PetroMarker make money?
One revenue line is on record: seismic Data Acquisition Services.
Who are PetroMarker's main competitors?
Geospace Technologies is listed as an others. Direct peers are Seabed Geosolutions, EMGS (Electromagnetic Geoservices), Magseis Fairfield and Wireless Seismic. Broad incumbents are TGS, Shearwater GeoServices, PGS (Petroleum Geo-Services) and CGG. STRYDE is listed as an emerging player.
Does PetroMarker have an API?
No public API is recorded for PetroMarker.
What industry is PetroMarker in?
PetroMarker's product category is Offshore Seismic Data Acquisition Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is EUALABAK, Seismic & Geoscience Services (Acquisition, Processing, Interpretation), with a secondary code of HDAAAIAH, Marine & Underwater Robotics (USVs/UUVs). Its NAICS code is 541360 and its SIC code is 1382.