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ENZYMES FOR CONTROLLING MICROBIOLOGICALLY INFLUENCED CORROSION

Application US20260078294A1 Kind: A1 Mar 19, 2026

Inventors

Huiqing Zheng, Henry Ophardt, Angela Iglesias, Nora Eibergen

Abstract

Disclosed herein are methods and compositions for controlling microbiologically influenced corrosion (MIC) through the use of certain enzymes. The methods and compositions are useful for applications susceptible to or in need of treatment or remediation for MIC associated with biofilms formed on metal surfaces under anaerobic conditions, such as in equipment or structures within oil and gas systems, particularly the production, transportation and storage infrastructure and equipment for oil and gas applications.

CPC Classifications

C09K 8/524 C09K 8/54 C12N 9/2411 C12N 9/2437 C12N 9/2445 C12N 9/248 C12N 9/50 C23F 15/00

Filing Date

2023-08-30

Application No.

19107063