The Role of Sulphate Reducing Bacteria in Biocorrosion in the Oil and Gas Industry

Authors: Atta HI

DOI: 10.23880/ppej-16000340

Volume 7, Issue 1

Abstract

Biocorrosion, also known as microbiologically influenced corrosion (MIC) is the degradation of metallic structures caused by microorganisms either by eliciting a set of electrochemical reactions directly on metal surfaces or by releasing corrosive by-products in the environment of the metal. Various microorganisms are capable of causing this type of corrosion including bacteria, archaea, and fungi.

Keywords: Microbiologically influenced corrosion; Sulphate reducing bacteria; Petroleum; Metals; Biofilms

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