Microbiological Challenges in the Energy Industries: Bridging the Gap Between Renewables and Non-Renewables

With an emerging focus on fighting climate change and improving sustainability, it is imperative to share knowledge gained from investigating and addressing microbiological challenges in the non-renewable industry to the renewable industry. This book explores topics related to microbiological challenges impacting the energy sector. The chapters cover technological advances related to a wide range of topics including, but not limited to, microbiologically influenced corrosion in the energy sector, hydrocarbon biodegradation, and hydrogen storage. It offers cross-disciplinary knowledge and facilitates collaboration that can lead to holistic solutions for addressing complex microbiological challenges faced by the energy industry.

• Provides real-world perspectives on emerging trends, market demands, and technological challenges
• Explores fundamental concepts and disruptive breakthroughs
• Bridges the gap between theory and application, accelerating the development of cutting-edge solutions and widespread adoption of technologies to address microbiological challenges

This text is aimed at an interdisciplinary audience, spanning readers in materials, chemical, process, corrosion, environmental, civil, and bioengineering.

Susmitha Purnima Kotu is a chemical engineer, scientist, and founder of Dr Kotu Insights, bringing extensive research and industry expertise to the management of microbiological challenges across diverse sectors, including oil and gas, chemical, aviation, wind, and hydrogen industries.

Torben Lund Skovhus is Docent and Project Manager at VIA University College in the Research Center for Built Environment, Climate and Water Technology (Horsens, Denmark). He is the principal owner of Skovhus BioConsult (SBC).

Kenneth Wunch, PhD, holds the position of Energy Technology Fellow at Lanxess in Houston responsible for business development, technology transfer, and shaping the innovation pipeline and strategy for global oil and gas applications.