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Compositions and methods for reducing hydrogen sulfide and microbial influenced corrosion in crude oil, natural gas, and in associated equipment

US11155746B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 8, 2018
Grant dateOct 26, 2021
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Expiry dateFeb 8, 2038

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12N1/20
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention provides compositions and methods for reducing hydrogen sulfide and/or mercaptans in oil and/or natural gas as well as for reducing microbial induced corrosion (“MIC”) in oil and gas production environments. In particular, the subject invention provides environmentally-friendly compositions and methods for reducing hydrogen sulfide in oil and natural gas environments by controlling biocorrosive bacteria, such as SRB, therein.

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