May 5, 2025 – TheNewswire - Calgary, Alberta – Sonoro Energy Ltd. (“Sonoro” or the “Company” (TSX Venture: SNV) is pleased to announce that Sonoro, Advanced BioCatalytics Corporation, and NexTier Energy LLC have developed a strategic collaboration focused on enhancing heavy oil production from carbonate reservoirs in the Middle East through the application of cutting-edge enhanced oil recovery (EOR) technologies. The partnership leverages the complementary strengths of each company—biotechnology innovation, reservoir engineering expertise, and regional energy leadership—to address one of the more technically challenging resource opportunities in the global energy sector

 

This collaboration represents a step toward redefining what’s possible in carbonate heavy oil recovery—blending science, strategy, and regional expertise to deliver impactful results.

 

The initiative is centered on the deployment of advanced specialty chemical formulations developed by Irvine, California based Advanced BioCatalytics. These environmentally responsible chemical solutions, derived from next-generation biotechnology, have demonstrated an ability to improve heavy oil mobility, reduce interfacial tension, and increase recovery efficiency in carbonate reservoirs.

 

Dallas, Texas based, NexTier Energy will lead the technical evaluation, modeling, and field design of the EOR programs, applying its expertise in subsurface analysis, reservoir simulation, and operational implementation.

 

Sonoro Energy will oversee regional engagement and stakeholder alignment. Ms. Sara Akbar, Chairperson of Sonoro Energy, and one of the most respected leaders in the Middle East oil and gas industry, will facilitate introductions to national oil companies, energy ministries, and key stakeholders across the region to gain access to the data needed to perform reservoir studies and high-grade investment opportunities. With a distinguished track record that includes leadership roles at Kuwait Energy and Kuwait Foreign Petroleum Exploration Company, Ms. Akbar brings unparalleled insight and opportunity access to the initiative.

 

Initial trial results by Advanced BioCatalytics in select Middle Eastern fields have already produced promising outcomes, validating the effectiveness of these chemical technologies and application.

 

The combination of innovative technology, engineering excellence, and strategic partnerships aims to unlock significant incremental production in a cost-effective and environmentally conscious manner.

 

“Our collaboration is rooted in a field-specific approach,” said Greg Renwick of Sonoro. “Rather than applying a one-size-fits-all solution, we focus on designing custom chemical formulations and delivery strategies for each reservoir, based on its geologic conditions, oil chemistry, and production history, The early results are encouraging and point to substantial upside in fields that have not yet achieved their recovery potential.”

  

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On behalf of the Board of Directors

of Sonoro Energy Ltd.

 

Dean Callaway, CFO and Director

info@sonoroenergy.com

+1.403.262.3252

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