Reservoir Microbiology Forum, 10-20 November 2025

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Speakers include

• Markus Pichler, Head of Reservoir Engineering Energy Storage, RAG Austria AG
• Laura Tiano, Senior Consultant, Danish Technological Institute
• Dr Simon Gregory, Senior Geomicrobiologist, British Geological Survey
• Dr Selina Bibiana Inocencia Schmidt, Design/Technical Engineer, SLB
• Dr Henry Osabohien CEng MEI Chartered Energy Engineer, Pipeline Expert, ADNOC Onshore
• Prof María Clara Pagliaricci, Technical Coordinator, Biocides, YPF TECNOLOGIA SA
• Prof Casey Hubert, Professor, University of Calgary
• Dr Sarah Alaqeel, Engineering Specialist, Saudi Aramco
• Dr Renato De Paula, Global Segment Director, Syensqo
• Reinoud Homan, Specialist Microbiology, Microbial Analysis BV
• Matt Streets AMEI, Principal Scientist and Director, Rawwater

Agenda topics include

• Microbial dynamics in subsurface energy systems: from geo-methanation to hydrogen storage
• The UK subsurface microbial limits database: A screening tool for safe geological storage
• Microbial community dynamics in reservoir brine exposed to elevated H2 partial pressures: The role of temperature, pressure, and nutrient supplementation
• Microbial influences on underground hydrogen storage: Challenges, insights, and future directions
• Bioenergetic and bioinformatic characterisation of oilfield methanogenic activities
• Evaluation of the effects of iron sulfide on THPS-mediated souring mitigation using high pressure sand packed reactors
• Biocide efficacy testing of an innovative novel chemistry for enhanced microbial souring remediation and mitigation under simulated field conditions
• Tracking microbial community dynamics and sulfate reduction across the oil extraction phase
• New frontiers in anaerobic hydrocarbon biodegradation and bioremediation
• Molecular source-tracking and risk assessment of micH-positive methanogens in an upstream oil production system: Implications for MIC-management
• Assessment of two novel biocides at a biofilm level using a sidestream loop in an EOR operation: Lessons and challenges
• Field-proven strategies for microbial control in water injection systems
• Practical experience and field data of MICH Q-PCR analyses in oil, gas and beyond

Who attends?

As the effects of microbes in oil recovery are very widespread and versatile, this event will be of interest to all professionals and students working on issues resulting from the detrimental or beneficial impacts of microbes in oil recovery.

Areas of work or research will include:

• Microbiology and molecular biology
• Production chemistry and engineering
• Geochemistry and geophysics
• Reservoir engineering
• Material sciences
• Computer modelling

The informal nature of this event makes it an excellent networking opportunity with delegates from all over the world representing companies, chemical suppliers, research institutes, universities, consultancies, and service companies. Students are also encouraged to participate. The hybrid format will provide plenty of opportunities to interact with speakers and delegates, provide question and answer sessions, and access to written materials.

About RMF

This event is run by the Energy Institute (EI) with the support of a small working group within the EI’s Microbiology Committee. The current RMF working group members are:

• Dr Anthony Mitchell, Equinor
• Dr Bart Lomans, Shell Global Solutions International
• Dr Kenneth Wunch, Lanxess
• Professor Ian M. Head, Newcastle University
• Dr Lisa Gieg, University of Calgary
• Dr Paul Evans, Chevron
• Dr Renato De Paula, Solvay Oil & Gas

For more information please visit the Energy Institute website or contact akhan@energyinst.org.