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Across the globe, Rawwater's activities in reservoir souring & simulation services, well technology and metal seals & encapsulation are making a real impact. To keep up to speed with our innovations and achievements, please bookmark our news page and visit it regularly.
Understanding the microbiology of Carbon Capture Storage: Rawwater to establish pioneering research hub
22 April 2022
Rawwater is establishing a flagship Carbon Capture Storage (CCS) R&D Hub at its Warrington-based HQ.
Visit marks Rawwater's development of unique metal seals for TEPCO and Sellafield decommissioning activities
22 April 2022
7 April 2022 - UK-based seal and defect repair specialist Rawwater Applied Technology Ltd, today welcomed delegates from National Nuclear Laboratory Ltd (NNL) and Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO) to its Warrington facility.
Rawwater appoints Malaysian agent for oilfield reservoir souring services
29 November 2021
We are pleased to announce that OGM (Oil and Gas Management) has been appointed as the official agent for Rawwater’s oilfield reservoir souring simulation and forecasting services in Malaysia.
National Grid Trials Rawwater's Novel Greenhouse Gas Sealing Capabilities
23 November 2021
National Grid is collaborating with Rawwater Applied Technology, to trial our novel M3 Molten Metal Manipulation leak sealing capabilities.
Andrew steps back from microbiology and focuses on retirement
06 October 2021
We wish a long, happy and healthy retirement to Andrew Fairclough, who leaves Rawwater on 7th October.
From butterfly transects to microbial life: What a transformation!
06 July 2021
Please join us in wishing Ella Mingay, our Junior Project Technician Intern, every success for the future as she leaves Rawwater this week.
Rawwater's Pressurised Bioreactor Facility Contributes To Major Souring Treatment Studies
21 June 2021
As the leading authority in the field of oilfield reservoir souring forecasting, simulation and mitigation, our knowledge and expertise is gaining attention.
Even earlier oilfield reservoir souring forecasting by Rawwater provides operators with greater insight
06 April 2021
A recent enhancement to the industry-leading DynamicTVS© predictive software modelling program, means operators will now be able to gain a good indication as to whether or not their reservoirs are likely souring candidates.
The Power Of Three: Anglo-Norwegian Consortium Brings Complete Controllability To Use Of Bismuth As Plugging & Abandonment Medium
05 March 2021
A collaboration between UK-based Rawwater Engineering Company Limited, Aarbakke Innovation AS and K2 Oilfield Services AS to establish Anglo-Norwegian consortium, Wellstrøm AS, has resulted in the creation of superior, highly controllable bismuth alloy-based plugging & abandonment techniques for the global oil and gas industries.
500 years and counting:
Rawwater accrues 500 years’ worth of oilfield reservoir souring data
08 January 2021
Rawwater have amassed the equivalent of 500 years’ worth of oilfield souring data
Understanding microbial community dynamics in up-flow bioreactors to improve mitigation strategies for oil souring
15 December 2020
We are proud to have played a key role in a major, peer-reviewed study involving the use of pressurised up-flow bioreactors at our reservoir souring research facility.
Former National Nuclear Laboratory Account Director heads up new technology company at Rawwater
03 December 2020
Kat Lennox, previously employed as account director with the UK’s National Nuclear Laboratory (NNL), has joined Rawwater Applied Technology Ltd as managing director.
Recognising achievement, rewarding talent - meet our two new Project Officers
22 October 2020
Muna Mohamud and Kerry Lillis have both been promoted to the role of Acting Project Officer at Rawwater.
Looking forward to the 2020 Reservoir Microbiology Forum
22 October 2020
We are attending the Energy Institute 2020 Reservoir Microbiology Forum on the 11th and 12th November
From studying glow-worms to investigating microbial life
28 July 2020
We welcome biologist Ella Mingay to the Rawwater team.
Investigating the impact of extended shut-in periods on oilfield reservoir souring
16 July 2020
Conducted in association with Yara ASA, Rawwater has completed a major study into the effect of operational shut-downs on sour gas production enabling oil companies to more accurately forecast the level of microbiological souring in their reservoirs.
Celebrating 20 years of insight and innovation
04 June 2020
On 5th June 2020, Rawwater celebrated its twentieth birthday.
Better understanding the hydraulically fractured shale ecosystem
24 October 2018
Academic collabrator, Dr Sophie Nixon, presented research on microbial biofouling during shale gas extraction at the 2018 Reservoir Microbiology Forum
Rawwater accrues the most extensive oilfield souring dataset
15 October 2018
On 9th October 2018, our pressurised bioreactor laboratories accrued the equivalent of 400 years' worth of oilfield souring data.
Dynamic TVS souring model saves over $100 million
01 September 2018
Rawwater has used its reservoir souring forecasting model to provide a leading operator with savings estimated to exceed $100 million.