| abstract |
Microrganisms which have been genetically modified to produce a well treatment chemical are claimed. The well treatment chemical may be a scale inhibitor, hydrate inhibitor, alsphatene inhibitor, wax or corrosion inhibitor. The compound may be a protein or polypeptide and comprise a polymer of aspartic acid, such as polyASP. The microorganism can be a bacteria, preferably a thermophilic bacteria or Archea. Also claimed are methods of well treatment. |