Method for increasing the pressure in oil-bearing geological str

Details Method for increasing the pressure in oil-bearing geological str Method for increasing the pressure in oil-bearing geological str

1979-10-17

1981-11-17

Novosad, Stephen J.

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Using microorganisms

166305R, E21B 4322

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043006329

ABSTRACT:
A method for increasing pressure in geological oil-bearing structures by gas production due to microbial activity comprising adding to a geological oil-bearing structure, an aneorobic micro-organism (Methanobacterium Termoautotroficum), a culture medium and formic acid. The formic acid is converted to carbon dioxide and methane gases resulting in increased pressure in the structures.

REFERENCES:
patent: 3185216 (1965-05-01), Hitzman
patent: 3335798 (1967-08-01), Querio et al.
Martinell et al., International Publication, No. WO79/00201, Intern. Publication Date, Apr. 19, 1979.

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