Materials and Methods for Extended Reduction of Heavy Crude Oil Viscosity
AssigneeLocus Oil IP Company, LLC
InventorsSean FARMER, Ken ALIBEK, Anthony NERRIS, Blake OTT
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Abstract
The present invention provides environmentally-friendly compositions and methods for reducing the viscosity of crude oil using a mixture of microorganisms and/or metabolites produced by microorganisms The compositions and methods provide for efficient reduction in the viscosity of heavy crude oils, which, advantageously, endures for extended periods of time.
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A composition for reducing the viscosity of oil, wherein the composition comprises one or more microorganisms and/or microbial growth by-products produced by the microorganisms, wherein said microorganisms are selected from Pichia occidentalis. Pichia kudriavzevii, Trichoderma spp., and Cronobacter spp.
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