The World Leader in Biomineralization
Biomineralization is the safe, environmentally friendly technology that’s the basis of BioSqueeze®. Harnessing naturally occurring bacteria, we have developed an innovative solution to countless issues in the oil and gas industry.
How Does Biomineralization Work?
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Biomineralization combines non-hazardous, naturally occurring soil bacteria and common, widely available, and safe chemicals used as food additives, fertilizers, and agricultural feed products. Together, they create a fluid with the ability to transform into new minerals.
This environmentally friendly mineralizing solution is pumped deep into leakage pathways of a well. With a viscosity of 1.05 cP – similar to water – our solution can easily penetrate tiny micro-annuli that no other product can reach, sealing leaks at their source.
Once in place, the fluid begins its transformation into crystalline calcium carbonate – a limestone-like material that binds to rock, cement, and steel, permanently sealing any and all leakage pathways.
Crystal formation persists for several hours after the organisms become inactive, quickly creating an impermeable and permanent seal. Once solid, the calcium carbonate is stronger than the existing formation.
How Does Biomineralization Work?
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Biomineralization combines non-hazardous, naturally occurring soil bacteria and common, widely available, and safe chemicals used as food additives, fertilizers, and agricultural feed products. Together, they create a fluid with the ability to transform into new minerals.
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This environmentally friendly mineralizing solution is pumped deep into leakage pathways of a well. With a viscosity of 1.05 cP – similar to water – our solution can easily penetrate tiny micro-annuli that no other product can reach, sealing leaks at their source.
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Once in place, the fluid begins its transformation into crystalline calcium carbonate – a limestone-like material that binds to rock, cement, and steel, permanently sealing any and all leakage pathways.
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Crystal formation persists for several hours after the organisms become inactive, quickly creating an impermeable and permanent seal. Once solid, the calcium carbonate is stronger than the existing formation.