Enzymes for oil extraction

Enzymes have historically been utilised in the crude oil industry to improve the properties of a variety of biopolymers used in the industry as well as breakers for biopolymer gels.

Polysaccharide biopolymers are used in enhanced oil recovery (EOR) technology to increase petroleum recovery during well drilling. Biopolymer is one such material that is crucial in the use of Enhanced Oil Recovery Technology. These biopolymers increase the viscosity of water-containing fluids, making them more difficult to flow than oil, resulting in higher oil output.

Enzyme Guar is a microbial exopolysaccharide that has been shown to increase oil recovery in various oil reservoirs. The exopolysaccharide is produced by the bacterium Pseudomonas putida and is composed of guar gum and xanthan gum. Enzyme Guar has been shown to increase oil recovery in various oil reservoirs by up to 10%.

One of the benefits of using Enzyme Guar is that it is environmentally friendly and does not require the use of toxic chemicals. Enzyme Guar is also non-toxic to humans and animals. Additionally, Enzyme Guar is biodegradable and does not require special disposal procedures.

Once it has been applied to the oil, even if the oil disperses, sinks or fragments, it will not be able to evade decomposition, until every last drop of oil has been totally broken down. ECOENZYME – CRUDE SPILL also breaks down the adhesive properties of the hydrocarbons, preventing the oils from attaching to animals, vegetation, rocks or earth.