Top Tips for Reservoir Souring

Summary:

This Top Tips bulletin explains how molecular microbiological methods help assess, monitor, and mitigate reservoir souring caused by sulfate‑reducing microorganisms in oil and gas operations. It highlights how tools such as CENSUS® qPCR, QuantArray®‑MIC, and next‑generation sequencing provide early warning of H₂S generation and verify the effectiveness of souring control strategies like biocides and nitrate injection.