Eco Enzyme Guar Gum – Enzymes For Enhanced Oil Recovery

The oil industry has always been at the technological forefront. Enhance oil recovery (EOR) is a widely performed technique in the oil industry after primary and secondary production. Over the years, enzyme-enhanced oil recovery has seen rapid growth as several studies have reported 10 to 20% enhanced oil recovery rate with enzymes. Besides enhanced oil extraction, enzymes have shown great effectiveness and minimal carbon footprints compared to EOR methods like the aqueous extraction process.

Enzymes effectively clean up oil sludge created by EOR based biogels and separation of suspended elements. Guar gum is a natural polysaccharide, consisting of mannose and galactose. It has been widely used as an effective thickener, stabiliser, and emulsifier. These properties of guar gum make it a preferred choice for enhanced oil recovery. It is an environmentally friendly alternative to other EOR treatment options, effectively regulating viscosity levels in enhanced oil recovery.