Activity of sulfate-reducing bacteria under simulated reservoir conditions

Journal Article · Wed May 01 00:00:00 EDT 1991 · SPE (Society of Petroleum Engineers) Production Engineering; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2118/19429-PA· OSTI ID:5873957

Rosnes, J T; Graue, A; Lien, T ^[1]

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1. University of Bergen (NO)

This paper reports on sulfate-reducing bacteria (SRB) that have been isolated from hot oilfield waters from subsea oil reservoirs in the North Sea. Experiments with these bacteria in a reservoir simulator indicate that SRB may maintain their activity in the conditions found in most North Sea reservoirs and, if precautions are not taken, may contribute to souring of the oil and gas.

• OSTI ID: 5873957
• Journal Information: SPE (Society of Petroleum Engineers) Production Engineering; (United States), Journal Name: SPE (Society of Petroleum Engineers) Production Engineering; (United States) Vol. 6:2; ISSN SPENE; ISSN 0885-9221
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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