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What is the primary cause of reservoir souring?
What is the primary cause of reservoir souring?
- Injecting water into hydrocarbon reservoirs (correct)
- Using incompatible drilling fluids
- Improper well casing and cementing
- Exposing fluids to high temperatures
Why is water injection often necessary in hydrocarbon reservoirs?
Why is water injection often necessary in hydrocarbon reservoirs?
- To dissolve and remove salt deposits
- To dilute the hydrocarbons for easier transportation
- To cool down the reservoir temperature
- To enhance oil recovery by providing pressure support (correct)
Which type of water injection can promote the growth of sulfate-reducing bacteria?
Which type of water injection can promote the growth of sulfate-reducing bacteria?
- Brine injection
- Sea water, aquifer or produced water injection (correct)
- Fresh water injection
- Chemically treated water injection
What is the primary byproduct of sulfate-reducing bacteria that causes reservoir souring?
What is the primary byproduct of sulfate-reducing bacteria that causes reservoir souring?
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What is the ultimate consequence of reservoir souring?
What is the ultimate consequence of reservoir souring?
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