The University of Basra Organizes a Scientific Workshop on the Use of Bioremediation Technology for Soil Contaminated with Petroleum Hydrocarbons

The Marine Sciences Center at the University of Basra organized a workshop titled “The Use of Bioremediation Technology for Soil Contaminated with Petroleum Hydrocarbons”

The workshop aimed to introduce participants to the latest environmentally friendly technologies for treating oil pollution, which rely on the use of microorganisms (bacteria and fungi) to break down hazardous hydrocarbon compounds and convert them into non-toxic substances.

The workshop, presented by Dr. Ahmed Jari Shabib, covered the fundamentals of bioremediation, explaining how microorganisms break down pollutants and diagnose contamination, how to assess soil contamination levels and take samples, and introducing techniques such as “biostimulation” (adding nutrients) and “bioreinforcement” (adding specific bacterial strains), along with a review of successful local and regional experiences in treating contaminated soil.

The workshop emphasized that biotechnologies represent a sustainable and cost-effective solution compared to traditional methods.