Development of luminescent bacteria as tracers for geological reservoir characterization

Technical Report · Sat Sep 01 00:00:00 EDT 1990

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/6676026· OSTI ID:6676026

King, J W

This research project resulted from recognizing the problem of being unable to accurately distinguish communication between wells in producing oil zones which may or may not be continuous. Bioluminescent bacteria are being developed for use as tracers in reservoir characterization. A pure culture of Photobacterium phosphoreum is being studied in the laboratory for accurate monitoring schemes. A search of the literature and communications with marine microbiologists indicate that bioluminescent bacteria can be easily studied in vitro.

• Research Organization: Hardin-Simmons Univ., Abilene, TX (USA). Fairleigh Dickinson Labs.
• Sponsoring Organization: DOE/FE
• DOE Contract Number: AC22-90BC14666
• OSTI ID: 6676026
• Report Number(s): DOE/BC/14666-1; ON: DE90016734
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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