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Upcoming Webinar: Bugcount Fuel – A faster, more reliable microbial test for aviation fuel
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Move faster than microbial threats
Luminultra gives oil and gas teams—including services companies and exploration and production teams—the critical tools necessary to detect problems early, act fast and maintain performance. Across the full oil and gas lifecycle—from the wellhead to the pipeline—Luminultra delivers the tools to detect, control and resolve microbial threats.
01 Stay ahead of MIC
Problem
Protecting assets from corrosion risk
Microbial activity often goes undetected and over time, it can erode vital infrastructure, impair asset reliability, and reduce operational efficiency. These tiny organisms form biofilms and produce corrosive substances or even directly extract electrons from metals, initiating damage that compromises system integrity long before detectable signs emerge. For MIC monitoring, it is not only how much microbial activity, but who is present.
Solution
Detect corrosive microbes before damage begins
Protect your industrial assets from microbiologically influenced corrosion (MIC) by identifying the microbes that drive it. Luminultra makes it easy to collect and analyze samples from your operation, targeting key organisms such as SRBs and methanogens, and MIC biomarkers micH and micC. Get the insight you need to optimize maintenance and extend the life of your systems.
Where this matters
Pipelines and gathering systems
Storage tanks and terminal assets
Offshore and onshore production facilities
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Registration now open for Polytechnic Denver
November 4, 2025 | Register now
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Luminultra and J&L Labs partner to expand oilfield molecular testing in the Permian
Our work with J&L allows us to expand that impact, bringing these purpose-built tools to a wider market that’s looking to stay ahead of microbial threats.
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When it comes to microbes, “everything is everywhere”
Marc Demeter, our Director of Market Development, shares his expertise on managing microbial threats in the oil and gas industry.
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Mitigating reservoir souring through biological monitoring
Because of the high costs, human health and safety risks, and impact on product quality, significant effort is placed on preventing H2S formation in upstream oil and gas reservoirs – a phenomenon known as reservoir souring.
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How do microorganisms impact oil & gas extraction?
People are often surprised to learn that water is a very important part of oil and gas extraction.
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Understanding microbiologically influenced corrosion (MIC): What you need to know
AMPP (formerly NACE) and ASTM define corrosion as “the deterioration of a material, usually a metal, that results from a chemical or electrochemical reaction with its environment” (ASTM Terminology G193).
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Microbial challenges in the oil & gas industry
Microbial activity in oil and gas leads to corrosion, biofouling, and reservoir souring, affecting safety, efficiency, and costs.
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Luminultra launches latest molecular diagnostic innovation with the GeneCount® Corrosion Collection
MIC affects diverse industries including oil and gas, marine transportation, chemical processing, manufacturing, power generation and fuel storage.
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6 reasons why the GeneCount® qPCR Corrosion Collection transforms microbial monitoring in oil and gas systems
The Luminultra GeneCount® qPCR Corrosion Collection is a complete suite of DNA-based monitoring tools to help detect and manage microbes involved in microbiologically influenced corrosion (MIC).
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02 Keep source water clean
Problem
Contaminated source water
Source waters, like those used for hydraulic fracturing (frac) or waterflooding, can be a major point of ingress for problematic microbial communities into the well. Once introduced, souring-related microbes can turn a sweet well sour, plaguing its production for life.
Solution
Assess source waters with Genecount® solutions
Prevent wellbore souring by proactively evaluating source waters for the presence of known sulfide producers including SRB, Halanaerobium and sulfate reducing archaea.
Where this matters
Hydraulic fracturing source water
Waterflood injection systems
Produced water recycling and reuse
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Registration now open for Polytechnic Denver
November 4, 2025 | Register now
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Stay ahead of MIC , Keep source water clean , Protect reservoir quality , Prevent biofilm build-up , Optimize biocide performance , Unified testing and reporting ,
Luminultra and J&L Labs partner to expand oilfield molecular testing in the Permian
Our work with J&L allows us to expand that impact, bringing these purpose-built tools to a wider market that’s looking to stay ahead of microbial threats.
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When it comes to microbes, “everything is everywhere”
Marc Demeter, our Director of Market Development, shares his expertise on managing microbial threats in the oil and gas industry.
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03 Protect reservoir quality
Problem
Reservoir souring from bacteria
Sulfate-reducing bacteria (SRB) and other sulfur-cycling microbes can produce hydrogen sulfide (H₂S) in reservoirs. This creates safety risks, lowers production quality, and affects overall asset performance. Whether you're aiming to prevent souring or manage it in the field, early microbial insight is critical.
Solution
Quantify SRB activity with Genecount®
Luminultra’s Genecount® qPCR platform delivers rapid, accurate detection of SRB and related microbes across drilling, completions and production operations. With field-ready molecular data, teams can make informed decisions to prevent souring, target treatments and improve mitigation strategies in real time.
Where this matters
Drilling and completions operations
Enhanced oil recovery projects
Long-term production wells
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Registration now open for Polytechnic Denver
November 4, 2025 | Register now
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Stay ahead of MIC , Keep source water clean , Protect reservoir quality , Prevent biofilm build-up , Optimize biocide performance , Unified testing and reporting ,
Luminultra and J&L Labs partner to expand oilfield molecular testing in the Permian
Our work with J&L allows us to expand that impact, bringing these purpose-built tools to a wider market that’s looking to stay ahead of microbial threats.
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Stay ahead of MIC , Keep source water clean , Protect reservoir quality , Prevent biofilm build-up , Optimize biocide performance ,
When it comes to microbes, “everything is everywhere”
Marc Demeter, our Director of Market Development, shares his expertise on managing microbial threats in the oil and gas industry.
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Stay ahead of MIC , Keep source water clean , Protect reservoir quality , Prevent biofilm build-up , Optimize biocide performance ,
Luminultra joins joint industry project Seriatim VI to advance microbial souring research in energy sector
We are proud to announce our participation in Seriatim VI, a globally recognized Joint Industry Project (JIP) led by Rawwater.
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How do microorganisms impact oil & gas extraction?
People are often surprised to learn that water is a very important part of oil and gas extraction.
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04 Prevent biofilm build-up
Problem
Biofouling
When increases in microbial growth go undetected by low-sensitivity methods or insufficient testing in oil and gas systems, microbial growth can proliferate, driving up operational, integrity, safety, and environmental risk. Delayed detection or lack of microbial trending reduces the efficiency of mitigation strategies, often requiring more aggressive interventions once problems are established.
Solution
Reveal microbial activity throughout your system
Luminultra’s ATP testing delivers fast, field-ready insight into microbial activity, so teams can detect and resolve biofilm issues before they escalate. Whether you’re testing pigging sludge, analyzing filter build-up, or investigating reduced pipeline flow, Luminultra helps identify microbial hotspots that compromise efficiency and performance.
Where this matters
Injection wells and distribution systems
Pipelines and flowlines
Filtration and separation units
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Registration now open for Polytechnic Denver
November 4, 2025 | Register now
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Stay ahead of MIC , Keep source water clean , Protect reservoir quality , Prevent biofilm build-up , Optimize biocide performance , Unified testing and reporting ,
Luminultra and J&L Labs partner to expand oilfield molecular testing in the Permian
Our work with J&L allows us to expand that impact, bringing these purpose-built tools to a wider market that’s looking to stay ahead of microbial threats.
Genecount , Labs ,
Stay ahead of MIC , Keep source water clean , Protect reservoir quality , Prevent biofilm build-up , Optimize biocide performance ,
When it comes to microbes, “everything is everywhere”
Marc Demeter, our Director of Market Development, shares his expertise on managing microbial threats in the oil and gas industry.
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Stay ahead of MIC , Keep source water clean , Protect reservoir quality , Prevent biofilm build-up , Optimize biocide performance ,
05 Optimize biocide performance
Problem
Biocide management
Choosing the right biocide is critical, but it isn’t one-size-fits-all. Performance varies widely depending on the active ingredient, application conditions and changing water chemistry. Without data, it’s easy to misapply or underdose, leading to wasted cost or even microbial resistance.
Solution
Prove out biocide efficacy with an ATP-based biocide study
Luminultra’s ATP-based kill studies provide immediate, actionable insight into biocide effectiveness. As a direct measure of microbial activity, ATP testing helps optimize biocide selection, prove out efficacy under real conditions, and monitor ongoing performance in real time.
Where this matters
Kill studies for biocide selection
On-site biocide performance monitoring
Continuous treatment program validation
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Registration now open for Polytechnic Denver
November 4, 2025 | Register now
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Download our Kill Study Template to optimize your biocide strategy
Download our free, easy-to-use tool to help you plan, setup and execute a biocide selection kill study.
Bugcount ,
Optimize biocide performance ,
Luminultra and J&L Labs partner to expand oilfield molecular testing in the Permian
Our work with J&L allows us to expand that impact, bringing these purpose-built tools to a wider market that’s looking to stay ahead of microbial threats.
Genecount , Labs ,
Stay ahead of MIC , Keep source water clean , Protect reservoir quality , Prevent biofilm build-up , Optimize biocide performance ,
When it comes to microbes, “everything is everywhere”
Marc Demeter, our Director of Market Development, shares his expertise on managing microbial threats in the oil and gas industry.
Polytechnic ,
Stay ahead of MIC , Keep source water clean , Protect reservoir quality , Prevent biofilm build-up , Optimize biocide performance ,
How do microorganisms impact oil & gas extraction?
People are often surprised to learn that water is a very important part of oil and gas extraction.
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06 Unified testing and reporting
Problem
Inconsistent data management
When testing varies by site or technician, it’s harder to defend results or maintain compliance records.
Solution
Standardize testing and reporting with Relay™
Relay enables consistent protocols, centralizes test results, and provides clients with clear reports that build trust and reduce audit risk.
Where this matters
Multi-site operations and field crews
Laboratory and third-party testing partners
Compliance and regulatory reporting systems
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Registration now open for Polytechnic Denver
November 4, 2025 | Register now
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Luminultra Polytechnic launches, bringing more practical, data-driven microbiology to the field
Luminultra Polytechnic relaunches in Midland, Texas, offering hands-on microbiology training for oilfield professionals.
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Introducing Relay™ – Your tool to test with ease and act with confidence.
Relay™ simplifies the entire ATP testing process, guiding you through each step while aligning samples and sites to your business structure.
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