The role of biocides and H₂S scavengers in exploitation of hydrocarbon reservoirs and laboratory tests in the field of hydrogen sulfide scavenging

Abstract

The article presents the problem of microbiological contamination of formation media (fluids) and discusses the role of biocides used to control and counteract harmful biogenic processes. The types of active substances used in biocidal products recommended for the oil industry are listed. The focus was also on issues related to the occurrence of hydrogen sulfide in natural gas and on the methods of elimination of this toxic compound (or decreasing its content in the gas). The article describes scavenging of hydrogen sulfide from natural gas by using liquid scavengers and the series of laboratory tests. Discussed research concerns the effect of two active substances on content of sulfur compounds in test samples, including: hydrogen sulfide, methyl mercaptan, carbon oxysulfide and dimethyl sulfide.