Injection of phosphorus nutrient sources under acid conditions for subterranean microbial processes
US5341875A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 22, 1992 |
| Grant date | Aug 30, 1994 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 22, 2012 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC09K8/58
- WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention provides a process for injecting microbial nutrients into a subterranean formation wherein microorganism are provided a phosphorus nutrient source, and said phosphorus nutrient source into said formation under acid conditions.
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