method for avoiding or reducing permeation of soil particles in a hydrocarbon well
Author(s) |
M.L. Latil-Collinet
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W.H. van der Zon
Publication type | monografie
The invention relates to a method for avoiding or reducing permeation of soil particles in a hydrocarbon reservoir, comprising applying (a) a urease producing micro-organism, (b) urea, and (c) optionally calcium or another ion for forming a carbonate mineral, to the hydrocarbon reservoir and allowing the micro-organism to degrade urea under formation of a carbonate mineral.