Microbial distribution and variation in produced water from separators to storage tanks of shale gas wells in Sichuan Basin, China

Yimeng Zhang, Zhisheng Yu, Hongxun Zhang, Ian P. Thompson

Environmental Science Water Research & Technology · 2017 · 39 citations · 58 references

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Abstract

Production facilities harbor diverse microorganisms including sulfidogenic bacteria, acid producers and fermenters, showing the potential need for effective microbial control during the production of shale gas.

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