Bioremediation of An Oil Drill Cutting with the Use of an Algal Extract as a Biofertilizer
Abstract: Common practices in the oil industry generate a considerable amount of oil drill-cutting waste that requires treatment. This study aimed to analyze the biodegradation of hydrocarbons in oil drill cutting samples by using an algal extract from the Argentine Patagonian coast added as a biofertilizer, and compare the results with the use of synthetic fertilizers. The total petroleum hydrocarbon (TPH) content and bacterial count of the samples were determined after two months of treatment. Results showed that the presence of the algal extract improves natural biodegradation, but that the use of chemical fertilizers achieves better results.
Keywords: Algal extract, Oil drill cutting, Hydrocarbons, Bioremediation
How to Cite?: Diaz Romina Anabel, Pucci Graciela, "Bioremediation of An Oil Drill Cutting with the Use of an Algal Extract as a Biofertilizer", Volume 14 Issue 2, February 2025, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 800-807, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR24909194505, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR24909194505