METHOD OF MODIFICATION IN OIL RESERVOIRS USING RESIDENT MICROORGANISMS AND NUTRIENT SUPPLEMENTATION THROUGH BIOLOGICAL WETTABILITY ALTERATION
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Dec 18, 2014
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A method for improving oil recovery includes determining a specific nutrient package or formulation for stimulating and altering resident microorganisms to increase wettability of reservoir rock formations in oil reservoirs. Once determined, the specific nutrient package is applied to the oil reservoir to stimulate the resident microorganisms. The stimulating application is followed by a period of nutrient limitation where the physiology and surface characteristics of the resident microorganisms are altered. Once altered, the resident microorganisms interact with the reservoir rock formations to change the adhesion tension of the reservoir rock formation to a more water wet condition so that oil will flow more freely rather than be bound to the rock surface.
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