Past Events

Budapest MIC Summer School

Target Group: Young researchers, students and industry
professionals interested in corrosion and material degradation in
aqueous systems, including MIC. Individuals with responsibility
for developing, implementing and executing corrosion
management activities, including corrosion and materials
engineers, microbiologists, production chemists, process
engineers, integrity managers, laboratory technicians and field
staff. Both asset operators, manufacturers, consultants,
academics and students will benefit from the latest updates in
this course. Field visits, tours and social activities are included.
32 seats first come first served.

More information available soon!

MIC STAND 2024

Preliminary Program Topics

Early detection of MIC for effective control: new advances in Diagnosis and Monitoring

MIC mitigation strategies towards eco-friendly and sustainable systems

Standardization: the lab-to-field transition

Industry insights: Technology and regulatory challenges

MIC-STAND hybrid meeting 2024, is hosted by the Faculdade de Ciências at the University of Lisboa in Portugal.

Set against the picturesque backdrop of Lisboa, this hybrid meeting is prepared to be an encouraging exploration of challenges and breakthroughs in Microbially Influenced Corrosion (MIC) Mitigation. Our core mission is to foster dynamic discussions within the expansive MIC community, bringing together young researchers, high-level scientists, industry stakeholders, policymakers, and regulators.

Our inclusive approach emphasizes cross-disciplinary and interdisciplinary collaboration, fostering an environment where the exchange of knowledge flourishes. The focal point of our discussions will span the entire spectrum of MIC Mitigation, covering Diagnosis, Monitoring, and Mitigation.

Beyond the exchange of ideas, this meeting aspires to be a catalyst for innovative, sustainable, and environmentally friendly strategies in the battle against MIC. Our goal is to translate these strategies into practical, real-world applications that make a tangible impact.

Corrosion management for the sustainability of assets in aqueous environments – with special focus on Microbiologically Influenced Corrosion (MIC)
Prague, Czech Republic

This training course is an excellent opportunity for graduate students and post-docs to further specialized training and network with other colleagues. It directly precedes the EUROCORR 2023 in Brussels, which gives an excellent possibility to attend both events!

(In Danish)

Kurset fokuserer på den nyeste viden inden for området og belyser de vigtigste risikofaktorer forbundet hermed. Derudover gennemgås de vigtigste forhold, man bør være opmærksom på for at reducere risikoen for korrosionsskader/materialenedbrydning og problemer med sygdomsfremkaldende bakterier. Der tages højde for nyeste lovgivning og forventninger til kommende lovændringer inden for området.

The course will cover basic corrosion management principles, basic MIC mechanisms, use of molecular microbiological methods (MMM) in diagnosing and managing MIC, selection of MIC mitigation methods, selection and interpretation of MIC monitoring methods, case studies demonstrating MIC diagnostic tools, failure analysis principles, MIC modelling and demonstrate applicable sampling techniques and equipment.

9TH INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY IN OIL SYSTEMS (ISMOS)

ISMOS is the largest event discussing microbiology and molecular biology in the oil and gas industry. This conference explores the application of emerging microbial and molecular tools to help resolve challenges faced by the industry.

Sessions:

Microbiologically influenced corrosion (MIC) in the Energy Sector
Hydrocarbon Biodegradation
The oil and gas microbiome, Problems and Solutions
Energy Storage and transitioning
Monitoring, Control, Diagnostics and New Methods for the Energy Sector

Insights into Microbiologically Influenced Corrosion (MIC) surveillance tools, threat assessment and mitigation – Industry Workshop & Training

The 3rd WG meeting in Plovdiv, Bulgaria will bring together Euro-MIC participants and sympathizers to exchange experience, ideas and update information on the development of the COST project.