Thermophilic biohydrogen production from reservoir residual hydrocarbons using palm oil mill effluent–derived microbial consortia

Key Points

• Biohydrogen production achieved from reservoir residual hydrocarbons, enhancing energy recovery.
• The microbial consortia utilized in the study showed significant efficiency in hydrogen generation under thermophilic conditions.
• Assessment using palm oil mill effluent-derived microbial consortia highlights sustainable energy production potential.
• This protocol proposes new methods for biohydrogen generation, necessitating further testing for practical applications.