Abstract

The global demand for energy has been steadily rising, driven by population growth, industrialization, and urbanization. This increasing energy demand necessitates the exploration of unconventional methods to maximize oil recovery from reservoirs. Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR) techniques have emerged as a promising solution to extract more oil from mature and unconventional reservoirs. Among these techniques, Microbial Enhanced Oil Recovery (MEOR) has gained significant attention due to its eco-friendly nature and potential for improving oil recovery. This paper presents a comprehensive study on the application of MEOR using microbial cultures and biosurfactants for enhanced oil recovery.