Microbial enhanced oil recovery method

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9869166
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14917871

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The present invention provides methods for increasing the viscosity of the drive fluid for displacing oil from a subterranean formation by the use of microorganisms selected or modified for the ability to produce cell free polymers without the formation of any significant bioplugging biofilm or capsule.

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GEO FOSSIL FUELS LLC14818 WEST 6TH AVENUE UNIT A1 GOLDEN CO 80401

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Galgoczy, David J San Francisco, US 5 79
Kohr, William J Placerville, US 75 1014
Zhang, Zhaoduo Pleasanton, US 7 84

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