Microbial Insights is proud to team with researchers, regulators, and companies serving the mining and oil and gas industries to apply proven microbial solutions to some of the energy sector’s most pressing challenges. The unbiased, actionable data Microbial Insights provides can help to cost-effectively enhance the efficiency, sustainability, and environmental responsibility of industrial operations. Below…
Understanding and Addressing Reservoir Souring: Costs, Challenges, and Solutions Reservoir souring is a common and costly challenge in the oil and gas industry, especially during secondary recovery processes. This phenomenon is primarily caused by the activity of sulfate-reducing bacteria (SRB) and sulfate-reducing archaea (SRA), which metabolize sulfate ions in water to produce hydrogen sulfide (H₂S).…
Addressing the Challenges of the Midstream Oil and Gas Sector The midstream sector is the vital link between the exploration and production of oil and gas and the delivery of refined products to market. It involves the transportation, storage, and distribution of crude oil, natural gas, and their derivatives, connecting upstream extraction with downstream refining.…