Interaction of aerobic and anaerobic bacteria in petroleum biodegradation

Jobson, A.; Cook, F. D.; Westlake, D. W. S.

doi:10.1016/0009-2541(79)90133-5

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“…Aerobic conditions are, therefore, necessary for this route of microbial oxidation of hydrocarbons in the environment. The availability of oxygen in soils, sediments, and aquifers is often limiting and dependent on the type of soil and whether the soil is waterlogged (Jobson et al, 1979). Anaerobic degradation of aromatic petroleum hydrocarbons by microorganisms was reported (Ward and Brock, 1978;Grbic-Gallic and Vogel, 1987;Vogel and Grbic-Gallic, 1986;Zeyer et al, 1986Zeyer et al, , 1990.…”

Section: Oxygenmentioning

confidence: 93%

“…Although oxygen is quite critical in initial oxidation of intact hydrocarbons, the resulting fatty acids can be degraded further by anaerobic mechanisms (Jobson et al, 1979). Could one regulate the use of oxygen only for initial oxygenation of hydrocarbons, one could make much more efficient use of these relatively expensive chemicals.…”

Section: In Situ Bioremediation Of Hydrocarbon-contaminatedmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Hydrocarbon Biodegradation and Oil Spill Bioremediation

Atlas

Bartha

1992

Advances in Microbial Ecology

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Section: Oxygenmentioning

confidence: 93%

Section: In Situ Bioremediation Of Hydrocarbon-contaminatedmentioning

confidence: 99%

Hydrocarbon Biodegradation and Oil Spill Bioremediation

Atlas

Bartha

1992

Advances in Microbial Ecology

346

173

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“…Reaction I represents the sequential and partially overlapping removal of paraffins, isoprenoids, lower-ring aromatics and napthenes by aerobic bacteria, as demonstrated in laboratory experiments (Bailey et al, 1973;Jobson et al, 1979). A natural example displaying patterns similar to those determined experimentally are crude oils in and around Damon Mound, a salt dome in Texas (Sassen, 1980;Fig.…”

Section: Distinctive Products Of Bsr and Tsrmentioning

confidence: 98%

Relationships between sulphate reduction and oxidation of organic compounds to carbonate diagenesis, hydrocarbon accumulations, salt domes, and metal sulphide deposits

Machel

1989

Carbonates Evaporites

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The association of dissolved sulphate species and organic compounds generally is thermodynamically unstable in diagenetic environments. Unless kinetically inhibited, reduction-oxidation reactions take place between dissolved sulphate and organic compounds. These reactions take place bacterially at temperatures up to about 85°C (equivalent to vitrinite reflectance of approximately O.2-0.3%R o) and abiologically/thermochemically at temperatures in excess of about IOO-135°C (equivalent to vitrinite reflectance of approximately >1.50/0R o)' Thereby, sulphate is reduced to sulphide (in the form of H 2S, HS-, and S2-) and to elemental sulphur, and organic compounds are oxidized to solid bitumen, bicarbonate, and/or carbon dioxide. A number of minerals may precipitate if the respective cations are available in sufficient amounts: these include calcite, dolomite, siderite, ankerite, pyrite, sphalerite, galena, and other minerals. Secondary and tertiary porosity, as well as solution-collapse brecciation, may occur due to the dissolution of solid sulphates and/or carbonates.Products of redox-reactions between sulphate and organic compounds are nearly ubiquitous in nature. In particular, hydrocarbon accumulations, salt domes, and several types of metal sulphide deposits (e.g. Mississippi-Valley-Type, base metal sulphide, and roll-type uranium deposits) are related genetically through these redox-reactions. Most commonly the reaction products occur in close association with carbonate and evaporite rocks that have been invaded by crude oil and/or natural gas. In some cases, however, long-distance migration of sulphate and/or metals is indicated.

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“…However, the organisms described by Bastin et al (1926) were sulphate reducers, and biodegradation of crude oil from Saskatchewan was attributed to sulphate-reducing bacteria (SRBs) as early as the 1970s (Bailey et al 1973a, b). It has also been suggested that SRBs are able to grow only on the residue from aerobic biodegradation of crude oil (Jobson et al 1979). Over the last 20 years, however, a number of anaerobic hydrocarbon degrading bacteria have been isolated and identified (Vogel and Grbic-Galic 1986;Aeckersberg et al 1991;Zengler et al 1999).…”

Section: Microbial Processes In Pristine Petroleum Reservoirsmentioning

confidence: 98%

Biodegradation of Crude Oil as Potential Source of Organic Acids in Produced Water

2011

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The concentrations of organic acids in produced water are highly variable. Because of the information shown in others chapters of this book about the toxic effects of organic acids, it is of major interest to understand the mechanisms controlling the occurrence of this compound group in produced water. This chapter focuses on in-reservoir biogeochemical processes which may produce organic acids as products or by-products. The biodegradation processes inside reservoirs decrease the hydrocarbon content of petroleum. Additionally, an increase in oil acidity as measured by total acid number (TAN) is frequently observed. Since the formation waters of reservoirs are in close contact with these processes, the production of smaller, more polar petroleum constituents will also have an effect on the composition of organic molecules in the produced water. This manuscript reviews the literature with respect to acids production of petroleum biodegradation and the effects of water re-injection on such processes.

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Interaction of aerobic and anaerobic bacteria in petroleum biodegradation

Cited by 83 publications

References 7 publications

Hydrocarbon Biodegradation and Oil Spill Bioremediation

Hydrocarbon Biodegradation and Oil Spill Bioremediation

Relationships between sulphate reduction and oxidation of organic compounds to carbonate diagenesis, hydrocarbon accumulations, salt domes, and metal sulphide deposits

Biodegradation of Crude Oil as Potential Source of Organic Acids in Produced Water

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