TNG Group based in Tatarstan, Russia has purchased additional INOVA Commander track enabled vibroseis vehicles taking the total to 7 in its arctic vibrator fleet.

In 2018, TNG group made its first purchased of customized vibrators for deployment in the Russian Artic. The Commander TRT - for tracks or tires - vibrator was selected for its ability to traverse arctic conditions and ability to withstand the extreme cold temperatures of this environment, reaching below -50⁰C.

Based on INOVA’s industry leading AHV-IV 364 broadband vibrator technology, the Commander TRT is a 60,000 lbs. peak force class vehicle configurable for tires or tracks and includes an arctic housing package to protect the engine and shaker from extreme cold operation, while allowing service access to key components. Other special features include environmental protection package, supplemental in-cab heater and engine heater package.

Yan Sharipov, General Director of TNG Group commented, “We are very pleased with the performance of INOVA’s Commander TRT vibrators and did not hesitate to add additional units to our fleet. The vehicles have proven to be very reliable in the difficult terrain and extreme cold environment we are operating in”.