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Sulfate-reducing bacteria

Term · Oil and gas · MLC-T-OAG-003683

Anaerobic microorganisms that metabolize sulfates, converting them into hydrogen sulfide gas, which is highly corrosive and toxic. These bacteria are a common cause of microbiologically influenced corrosion (MIC) in oilfield equipment and can sour reservoirs by producing H2S. Biocides are frequently added to drilling fluids and produced water to control their growth and mitigate their detrimental effects.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-OAG-003683
FieldOil and gas
SubjectDrilling Fluids
Record as JSON 
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  "id": "MLC-T-OAG-003683",
  "term": "Sulfate-reducing bacteria",
  "field": "Oil and gas",
  "definition": "Anaerobic microorganisms that metabolize sulfates, converting them into hydrogen sulfide gas, which is highly corrosive and toxic. These bacteria are a common cause of microbiologically influenced corrosion (MIC) in oilfield equipment and can sour reservoirs by producing H2S. Biocides are frequently added to drilling fluids and produced water to control their growth and mitigate their detrimental effects.",
  "subject": "Drilling Fluids",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oil-and-gas/sulfate-reducing-bacteria/"
}

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