Reservoir Microbiology Forum (RMF)
17 – 18 November 2026: Energy Institute, 61 New Cavendish Street, London, W1G 7AR, UK
This prestigious multi-disciplinary platform is once again open for abstracts. Submit yours to be in with a chance to present in front of oil producers, scientists, technologists, engineers, academics, and researchers from all over the world.
By speaking at RMF, you’ll be able to:
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
The online abstract form consists of 450 words or less, summarising a project, case study, or piece of research.
Entry deadline: 10 July 2026
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
More information/submit your abstract
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 Paul Evans, Chevron
Dr Lisa Gieg, University of Calgary
Dr Anthony Mitchell, Equinor ASA
Dr Heike Hoffmann AMEI, Intertek Production & Integrity Assurance
Dr Renato De Paula, Syensqo
Leanne Walker, University of Manchester
Gabrielle Scheffer, University of Calgary
Dr Kenneth Wunch, Lanxess
Dr Bart Lomans, Microbial & Souring Control Services
For more information please visit the website or contact akhan@energyinst.org.
