In this edition, we spotlight groundbreaking partnerships that harness large, cross-company datasets to deliver insights with far-reaching impact. Traditionally, field sampling results remain siloed by site, but when data from multiple projects is combined, the possibilities for innovation multiply. Discover how two major advancements in environmental remediation and oil field corrosion management are driving progress…
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.…
QuantArray®-MIC: A Valuable Tool for Corrosion Management In the world of industrial processes, microorganisms wield a powerful influence, often leading to challenges like microbiologically influenced corrosion (MIC) and oilfield souring. MIC impacts nearly all industries and can exact a severe toll in terms of loss of production, O&M costs, equipment deterioration and potentially the health,…
– QuantArray®-MIC was performed on swab samples from internally pitted and adjacent non-pitted areas of pipeline components as part of a multiple lines of evidence approach to evaluate microbiologically influenced corrosion (MIC).