Editorial: Subsurface microbiology within hydrocarbon resources or stored gases
Journal Article
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· Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution
- National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL), Pittsburgh, PA (United States)
- US Geological Survey, Helena, MT (United States)
- Montana State Univ., Bozeman, MT (United States)
- Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), Kenmore, QLD (Australia)
A Research Topic on the microbiology of hydrocarbon and gas storage reservoirs has far reaching industrial applications. In recent decades, there has been a growing interest in understanding microbial communities in subsurface energy reservoirs, such as coal, oil, and shale beds. This area of research has broadened to include gas storage reservoirs for hydrogen and CO2. Scientists are beginning to unravel the unexpected impact microorganisms have on these systems, through changing the fluid geochemistry, the gas content, and even the permeability. By recognizing the influence of these tiny organisms on our engineered environments, we can develop better risk assessments, target mitigation strategies, expand energy production, and refine operational guidance, ultimately contributing to a more sustainable energy future.
- Research Organization:
- National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL), Pittsburgh, PA, Morgantown, WV, and Albany, OR (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management (FECM)
- OSTI ID:
- 2483882
- Journal Information:
- Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution, Journal Name: Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution Vol. 12; ISSN 2296-701X
- Publisher:
- Frontiers Research FoundationCopyright Statement
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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