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Sonoro Energy, Advanced BioCatalytics, and NexTier Energy Launch Strategic Collaboration to Advance Heavy Oil Recovery from Carbonate Reservoirs in the Middle East
(TheNewswire) May 5, 2025 – TheNewswire - Calgary, Alberta – ...
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[{"type":"text","content":"Sonoro Energy, Advanced BioCatalytics, and NexTier Energy Launch Strategic Collaboration to Advance Heavy Oil Recovery from Carbonate Reservoirs in the Middle East\n\n\n (TheNewswire)\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n May 5, 2025 –\n \n\n TheNewswire -\n \n\n Calgary, Alberta – Sonoro\nEnergy Ltd.\n \n\n (“Sonoro” or the “Company”\n(TSX Venture: SNV) is pleased to announce\n \n\n that\nSonoro, Advanced BioCatalytics Corporation, and NexTier Energy LLC\nhave developed a strategic collaboration focused on enhancing heavy\noil production from carbonate reservoirs in the Middle East through\nthe application of cutting-edge enhanced oil recovery (EOR)\ntechnologies. The partnership leverages the complementary strengths of\neach company—biotechnology innovation, reservoir engineering\nexpertise, and regional energy leadership—to address one of the more\ntechnically challenging resource opportunities in the global energy\nsector\n \n\n\n\n This collaboration represents a step toward redefining\nwhat’s possible in carbonate heavy oil recovery—blending science,\nstrategy, and regional expertise to deliver impactful results.\n \n\n\n\n The initiative is centered on the deployment of\nadvanced specialty chemical formulations developed by Irvine,\nCalifornia based Advanced BioCatalytics. These environmentally\nresponsible chemical solutions, derived from next-generation\nbiotechnology, have demonstrated an ability to improve heavy oil\nmobility, reduce interfacial tension, and increase recovery efficiency\nin carbonate reservoirs.\n \n\n\n\n Dallas, Texas based, NexTier Energy will lead the\ntechnical evaluation, modeling, and field design of the EOR programs,\napplying its expertise in subsurface analysis, reservoir simulation,\nand operational implementation.\n \n\n\n\n Sonoro Energy will oversee regional engagement and\nstakeholder alignment. Ms. Sara Akbar, Chairperson of Sonoro Energy,\nand one of the most respected leaders in the Middle East oil and gas\nindustry, will facilitate introductions to national oil companies,\nenergy ministries, and key stakeholders across the region to gain\naccess to the data needed to perform reservoir studies and high-grade\ninvestment opportunities. With a distinguished track record that\nincludes leadership roles at Kuwait ...