Microbial Enhanced Oil Recovery (MEOR) is a tertiary oil recovery method where microorganisms, their activity, or their by-products increase oil recovery through formations of stable oil-water emulsions, reduced interfacial tension, or bio-plugging thereby diverting injection fluids through upswept areas.

ISSUE: As much as 50% of the original oil in a reservoir can remain unrecovered even after conventional production and secondary recovery methods. MEOR is believed to be able to extract up to 50% of this residual oil left in a reservoir after primary and secondary recovery processes have been exhausted.

BENEFITS: Increased Production and Field Life + Economically Attractive + Environmentally Friendly

OBSTACLES: Whether field-wide or for single well stimulation (microbial “huff and puff”), MEOR depends on the distribution, growth, and activity of injected microbial cultures and/or successful stimulation of key indigenous microorganisms. 

PATH TO RESOLUTION: What microorganisms are already present in the reservoir? Did the microbial culture survive and thrive after injection? Did injected carbon sources stimulate microbial growth? Did the desired microorganisms grow in response to MEOR efforts? Our superior MMM and data interpretation provide you with the information you need to evaluate the effectiveness of MEOR. Our analysis is 100% unbiased. Microbial Insights does not sell microbial cultures or any treatments. We provide the MMMs and reporting that help you make the most informed decisions, based on the best possible data and analysis.

MICROBIAL ENHANCED OIL RECOVERY (MEOR)

THE MI ADVANTAGE

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Explore Our Molecular Microbiological methods (mmm’s) and Site Logic Services

Accurate Quantification of Total Bacteria and Specific Microorganisms Responsible for MIC and Souring such as Sulfate Reducing Bacteria and Methanogens. Accurate Quantification of Biologically-produced amphiphilic surfactants to improve the efficiency of oil recovery.

Characterization of Microbial Communities and Identification of Key Genera Implicated in MEOR such as Clostridium, Bacillus, and Pseudomonas

X-Ray Diffraction to Identify Crystalline Materials in Corrosion Solids

Innovative Tools for Microbial Sampling

Quantification of Total Biomass and Microbial Community Profiles

Proteomics Tools to Detect Proteins of Interest as a More Direct Measure of Activity

EASY STEPS TO EVALUATE BIOCIDES

1) Call us at 865.573.8188 or email at info@microbe.com
2) A friendly member of our team will advise you on the right tools for the job
3) Order and receive your supplies
4) Perform sampling according to our clear and easy protocols
5) Fill out the chain of custody form
6) Send to the nearest Microbial Insights location
7) Receive your unbiased report with actionable data and insight