John Kilbane is a project manager in oilfield and petroleum microbiology at Intertek and an adjunct professor of biology at the Illinois Institute of Technology. He is currently focused on microbiologically influenced corrosion (MIC) and reservoir souring in the petroleum industry. His professional career has been dedicated to the application of biotechnology to various topics in the energy industry. His experience includes working with three start-up biotechnology companies, a contract R&D firm, and in academia.
Maintaining pipeline integrity is crucial in the oil & gas industry. When pipeline defects are detected, or pipeline failures occur, understanding the cause of these...
