Research Projects

Commissioning research is a priority for companies seeking to explore, innovate, validate and verify in an ever-evolving industry.

Research and development is a fundamental undertaking for forward-thinking organisations as they seek to safeguard their assets against microbial and chemical threats and maximise productivity. It can also lead to developments that usher in new technologies and approaches in the competitive exploration and production and world of energy environment.

The changing industry landscape poses significant challenges to traditional energy industry such as oil and gas, which include varying regulations, changing legislation and remaining within budget, but also for emerging technology such as hydrogen energy, decarbonisation, and sustainable fuels, to name a few. As a result, it has never been more important to consider and adopt the most proficient strategies to assure continuous production while preserving assets and infrastructure.

Choosing a partner with the specialist facilities, experience and knowledge of this niche discipline is key to accessing successful and informative microbial and chemical research and development through bespoke project commissioning.

Led by experienced, formally qualified microbiologists, geologists, chemists, biological scientists and engineers our research teams continually review and redevelop Total Quality Assurance strategies that have the potential to improve the efficiency and quality of your operations. Below is a list projects we have conducted.

Strengthen your MIC-mitigation strategies with lab or field-based investigations into the use of corrosion coupons and monitoring probes.

Determine the risk of souring through our fixed-film upflow bioreactors (FFUBR), which we apply to simulate reservoirs utilising seawater or produced-water injection.

Our biocide screening trials against planktonic and/or sessile microbial populations can be performed under varying temperature and salinity conditions, depending on your needs.

Gain guidance on biocide optimisation, from the usage and dosing of biocides, the conducting of field trials and the set-up of Sidestream sessile monitoring devices.

Trials can be performed to investigate the biocidal or synergistic effects of production chemicals, such as corrosion inhibitors.

From our regional offices and centres of excellence, our Total Quality Assurance consultants will work alongside you to tailor your biological and chemical testing plans and maximise your resources through efficient and pragmatic optimisation.

As well as conducting in-house research, we embark on projects in collaboration with our clients and can provide your business with a full suite of related oilfield microbiology and exploration and production services.