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Upcoming webinar | Oilfield Microbiology 101 – Foundations for microbial control in oil and gas
Thursday, Feb. 26 11 a.m. CT Register now Oilfield Microbiology 101 is a concise, introductory webinar designed to provide a practical foundation in oilfield microbial management. This session is a streamlined primer based on Luminultra’s Oilfield Microbiology Basics Polytechnic, intended to introduce key concepts, terminology, testing technologies and microbial control fundamentals. It is well […]
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Costs and consequences of contaminated e-coat fluid in automotive manufacturing
Electrocoating (e-coat) is a cornerstone of modern automotive manufacturing, providing corrosion resistance and a uniform primer layer before painting. However, when the e-coat fluid becomes contaminated, the ripple effects can be severe—impacting product quality, operational efficiency and profitability.
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Upcoming webinar | Oilfield Microbiology 101 – Foundations for microbial control in oil and gas
Thursday, Feb. 26
11 a.m. CT
Register now
Oilfield Microbiology 101 is a concise, introductory webinar designed to provide a practical foundation in oilfield microbial management. This session is a streamlined primer based on Luminultra’s Oilfield Microbiology Basics Polytechnic, intended to introduce key concepts, terminology, testing technologies and microbial control fundamentals. It is well suited for those new to oilfield microbiology or as a refresher to reinforce core Polytechnic content and establish a common technical language across teams.
Who Should Attend
Oil and gas operators
- Production, facilities, completions and asset integrity engineers
- Water management, corrosion and flow assurance professionals
- Teams responsible for microbial monitoring, risk assessment and mitigation strategy
Oilfield service and chemical companies
- Technical sales, applications and district managers
- Chemists and microbiology specialists supporting biocide programs
- Teams responsible for designing, executing and defending microbial control programs with data
Ideal for:
- Professionals new to oilfield microbiology
- Teams seeking alignment around terminology, testing and decision-making
- Past or future Polytechnic attendees looking for a focused refresher or primer
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A practical primer on using DNA-based microbial diagnostics in oil and gas operations
DNA-based microbial diagnostics, such as quantitative PCR (qPCR) and next-generation sequencing (NGS), are increasingly used as routine tools in oil and gas operations. When combined with ATP testing, these methods allow operators and service companies to better understand microbial risks and apply targeted mitigation strategies as part of everyday field and facility workflows. At their […]
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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.
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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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Registration now open for Polytechnic Denver
November 4, 2025 | Register now
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Meet Marc Demeter: Your microbial ally in oil & gas
In oil & gas, managing invisible threats means high-stakes decisions every day. That’s why Luminultra is thrilled to introduce Marc Demeter, our Director of Market Development for Oil & Gas.
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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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Relay™ by Luminultra
Relay™ is a value-add software tool that simplifies and guides your ATP testing, available at no cost to all customers.
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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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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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Airbus distributes In-Service-Information (ISI) bulletin to evaluate BugCount® Fuel
For end users, BugCount® Fuel provides a simple, rapid, and highly accurate method for testing for microbial contamination (MBC) within aircraft fuel tanks.
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