Management and control of biofilms in the oil and gas industry
Lead Participant:
NCIMB LIMITED
Abstract
Microbial biofilms can cause significant economic and environmental issues in oilfield systems from reduction
in flow rates, souring of crude oil and contribution to corrosion of concrete and metal surfaces. Current
methods for the control of biofilms in these situations include the use of chemical biocides which are expensive
and can lead to environmental contamination. This project will evaluate the application of bacteriophage as a
natural alternative for biofilm control in oilfield systems. Although phage technology is not novel in itself its
application it has not been used actively in industrial situations. This project will evaluate the application of
phage technology for biocontrol for assets in the UK North Sea continental shelf.
in flow rates, souring of crude oil and contribution to corrosion of concrete and metal surfaces. Current
methods for the control of biofilms in these situations include the use of chemical biocides which are expensive
and can lead to environmental contamination. This project will evaluate the application of bacteriophage as a
natural alternative for biofilm control in oilfield systems. Although phage technology is not novel in itself its
application it has not been used actively in industrial situations. This project will evaluate the application of
phage technology for biocontrol for assets in the UK North Sea continental shelf.
Lead Participant | Project Cost | Grant Offer |
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NCIMB LIMITED | £85,176 | £ 59,623 |
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Participant |
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MAGNA PARVA LIMITED |
People |
ORCID iD |
Fiona Ewing (Project Manager) |