Satellite-Powered Mineral Exploration arrives in Nigeria as OilDynamix showcases Thermovision Tomography at AFNIS 2025
By: Goodluck E. Adubazi, Abuja.
In a bold move poised to revolutionize Africa’s natural resource exploration industry, OilDynamix Limited, a UK-registered geoscience company, introduced its groundbreaking satellite-based Thermovision Tomography (TVT) technology during the 4th African Natural Resources and Energy Investment Summit (AFNIS) on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at the Banquet Hall of the Presidential Villa in Abuja.
Speaking exclusively with Standard Times Nigeria, Dr. Vincent Amu, the Founder and CEO of OilDynamix, outlined the remarkable potential of the TVT technology, which is designed for the remote, non-invasive discovery of underground resources such as hydrocarbons, solid minerals, geothermal energy, and groundwater, all without disturbing the Earth’s surface.
“This technology does not require heavy machinery or risky fieldwork. It uses satellite data and AI algorithms to analyze the Earth’s natural heat emissions, a geological fingerprint of mineral deposits — and determines the type, depth, quantity, and exact location of natural resources anywhere in the world,” Dr. Amu explained.
Thermovision Tomography detects residual heat emitted by minerals formed deep beneath the Earth’s crust. “Each resource — gold, diamond, oil, lithium — emits a unique thermal signature, like a fingerprint. Our supercomputers decode that data to tell you what it is, where it is, and how much of it exists. It’s 95% accurate and 100% successful in every project we’ve executed globally,” he said.
With over two decades of operational success in 41 major projects across 27 countries, including Mexico, Sweden, Russia, India, Indonesia, Guinea, and now Nigeria, TVT is increasingly being seen as a game-changer in geophysical exploration.
According to Dr. Amu, the speed, accuracy, cost-efficiency, and sustainability of TVT set it apart from conventional exploration methods. “We can map 500 square kilometers per satellite pass in one hour and cover up to 1,000 square kilometers within three to six months — at 40% less cost than traditional technologies. Our depth penetration reaches 100 kilometers into the Earth.”
He emphasized that TVT also cuts down exploration timelines by up to 90%, allowing governments and investors to act swiftly on reliable data. “What typically takes five years can now be done in weeks. Our clients don’t waste time or money on guesswork.”
OilDynamix is already running TVT-based exploration projects in Nigeria’s Cross River and Nasarawa States and has announced ambitious plans to build Nigeria’s first mineral refinery and a mineral testing laboratory in Port Harcourt. “We want to stop the export of raw materials and build local capacity for processing and testing — it’s part of our commitment to adding value on African soil,” Dr. Amu said.
He also revealed an upcoming Africa-wide scan initiative: “We are working on a plan to scan the entire African continent to help countries discover what lies beneath their land. This will allow them to monetize their resources, create jobs, and potentially eliminate the need for external borrowing from the IMF or World Bank.”
Another frontier of the technology is its application in geothermal energy. OilDynamix is identifying underground heat pockets across Nigeria that could power turbines for renewable energy. “You drill into Earth’s natural heat, generate steam, and power turbines — day or night, dry or rainy season. It’s already in use in Indonesia and can work anywhere volcanic activity has occurred,” he noted.
Dr. Amu, a German-trained engineering expert, confirmed he would be meeting with top Nigerian government officials to present the full scope of OilDynamix’s offerings. “We are ready to put our money where our mouth is. Investors are on standby, and we’re prepared to bring in the expertise and capital to help Nigeria unlock its full natural resource potential,” he affirmed.
TVT’s advantages go beyond technical superiority. The system is 100% ESG-compliant, there is no need for boots on the ground, no environmental disruption, and no risk to human safety. For governments, it means rapid and accurate mapping of mineral wealth. For mining companies, it translates to better exploration planning. And for investors and insurance companies, it offers precise risk assessments, protecting against fraud and misinformation.
With this revolutionary leap, Nigeria and the wider African continent stand on the cusp of a new era in resource exploration, faster, safer, smarter, and more sustainable.
“Minerals are no longer hidden. With TVT, we see them from space,” Dr. Amu concluded.
