Oil & Gas
In the petroleum sector, our services cover exploration geomicrobiology, microbial enhanced oil recovery, biocorrosion mitigation, and bioremediation of contaminated sites.
The geomicrobial survey, which involves creating contour maps of the density of surface hydrocarbon-metabolizing bacteria, is based on microbial response to subsurface seepage of light hydrocarbons and indicates the potential presence of subsurface hydrocarbons. This method is time- and cost-effective with over 90% credibility and can be applied both onshore and offshore.
Microbial biomarkers help characterize source rocks and reservoirs by identifying the type and origin of organic matter, assessing thermal maturity, indicating depositional environments, tracing hydrocarbon migration pathways, evaluating biodegradation, and determining reservoir connectivity
Microbes can be applied in heavy oil recovery by producing biosurfactants and biopolymers that reduce oil viscosity and break down emulsions formed by electrical submersible pumps (ESP) during oil extraction, enhancing oil flow and recovery efficiency.
By monitoring microbial activity inside pipelines and tanks, we can predict biocorrosion early, facilitating prompt actions to prevent severe infrastructure damage and prolong the commercial lifespan of aging assets
Our microbial solutions effectively treat wastewater, ensuring safe and environmentally-friendly disposal or reuse.
Bioremediation is an effective and environmentally friendly method for cleaning up oil spill sites, using natural or introduced microorganisms to break down pollutants and restore the affected areas