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The use of microorganisms for the extraction of oil from reservoirs was first suggested by Beckman in 1926 [1] [2] [3]. This makes it one of the oldest enhanced recovery methods, however, it was neglected until the 1940s. This page aims to familiarise readers/researchers on the basics microbial enhanced oil recovery (MEOR), challenges faced, and trends followed over the years.  
The use of microorganisms for the extraction of oil from reservoirs was first suggested by 1926<ref>Bob Vila 2006</ref> [1] [2] [3]. This makes it one of the oldest enhanced recovery methods, however, it was neglected until the 1940s. This page aims to familiarise readers/researchers on the basics microbial enhanced oil recovery (MEOR), challenges faced, and trends followed over the years.  
 





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The use of microorganisms for the extraction of oil from reservoirs was first suggested by 1926[1] [1] [2] [3]. This makes it one of the oldest enhanced recovery methods, however, it was neglected until the 1940s. This page aims to familiarise readers/researchers on the basics microbial enhanced oil recovery (MEOR), challenges faced, and trends followed over the years.  










References

  1. Bob Vila 2006