Reservoir Microbiology Forum (RMF) 2023

15/11/2023 - 16/11/2023

Hybrid - 61 New Cavendish Street, London, W1G 7AR / Online

Non-Member: £499.00 (excl. VAT)
Member: £299.00 (excl. VAT)

Abstract submissions are now open: enter by 21 July 2023 for the opportunity to speak at this event.

The RMF is an excellent multi-disciplinary platform that brings together oil producers, scientists, technologists, engineers, academics, and researchers from around the world to present, share, and discuss the widespread and versatile effects of microbes in oil reservoirs. This respected forum provides a highly technical programme featuring the latest research and guidance on reservoir microbiology in oil fields, including biodegradation, bioremediation, and applications for oil recovery and enhancement.

Submit an abstract

Simply write 450 words or less on your chosen topic

Abstract topics:

General Subsurface Microbiology
Microbiologically Influenced Corrosion (fundamentals, mitigation strategies, modelling, and prediction)
Reservoir Souring (fundamentals, mitigation strategies, modelling, and prediction)
Microbial Control (fundamentals, mitigation strategies, modelling, and prediction)
Microbial and Chemical Monitoring
Produced Water Management
Microbial Enhanced Oil Recovery and Microbial Upgrading
Reservoir, Fluid and Biofilm Modelling
Microbiology of Hydraulic Fracturing
Microbiological aspects of Hydrogen and CO2 Transport and Storage
Emerging Technologies
Role of microbiology in low carbon solutions
Other

Why should you submit an abstract and present at RMF?

Increase the visibility of your work
Gain recognition for your technical knowledge and experience
Raise your company’s proﬁle
Support the industry by sharing experiences that will benefit future microbial work

Thank you so very much for all of the incredible work that (goes into) the RMF meeting. Simply excellent in every way, and what a cutting-edge and dynamic group of participants...wow!' - Professor Bruce Fouke, Director, Roy J. Carver Biotechnology Center, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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.

Join the RMF LinkedIn Group — stay in touch with other delegates and professionals in the industry.

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.

Registration fees:

EI Members - £299 + VAT
EI Company Members - £399 + VAT
Non-members - £499 + VAT
Speakers (oral and poster) - £199 + VAT
Academic staff - £199 + VAT
Students - £120 + VAT

Members and non-members can book online. To book at one of the other rates, please contact FFerrari@energyinst.org for your promo code.

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 Carol Devine MEI, NCIMB
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
Dr. Laura Machuca Suarez, Curtin Corrosion Centre

Supporting organisations:

Are you interested in microbiology training?

Join our Microbiologically Influenced Corrosion (MIC) — Corrosion Management & Failure Analysis course

13-14 November, In-person — London

Apply Corrosion Management principles to assessing, mitigating and monitoring the corrosion threat of MIC
Apply and interpret state-of-the-art MIC diagnostic methods
Understand sampling procedures for various sample types obtained in the oil and gas industry
Plan and execute a failure analysis investigation where MIC is the root cause

As MIC is taking place the week of RMF, you can receive a 10% discount if you've already booked onto RMF. Email us at webtraining@energyinst.org for the discount code.

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