Wells – Processes – Using microorganisms
Patent
1992-12-22
1994-11-01
Suchfield, George A.
Wells
Processes
Using microorganisms
166273, E21B 4322
Patent
active
053600649
ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides a process for sustaining microbial activity in subterranean formations which comprises introducing as a microbial nutrient, an organic phosphate, This process may include the sequential injection of sources of individual nutrient components which are deficient in said subterranean formation, whereby the injected phosphorus source is an organic phosphate.
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Clark J. Bennett
Jenneman Gary E.
Phillips Petroleum Company
Stokes Cynthia L.
Suchfield George A.
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