African Journal of
Microbiology Research

  • Abbreviation: Afr. J. Microbiol. Res.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1996-0808
  • DOI: 10.5897/AJMR
  • Start Year: 2007
  • Published Articles: 5233

Full Length Research Paper

Microbial community structures of an offshore and near-shore oil production facilities after biocide treatment and the potential to induce souring and corrosion

Chuma C. Okoro
  • Chuma C. Okoro
  • Department of Biology, Microbiology and Biotechnology, Federal University, Ndufu-Alike, Ikwo, Ebonyi State, Nigeria.
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Oluseye A. Ekun
  • Oluseye A. Ekun
  • Chevron Nigeria Limited, Lagos, Nigeria.
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Michael I. Nwume
  • Michael I. Nwume
  • Chevron Nigeria Limited, Lagos, Nigeria.
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  •  Received: 27 February 2016
  •  Accepted: 27 June 2016
  •  Published: 07 February 2017

How to cite this article

APA /
Okoro, C. C., Ekun, O. A., & Nwume, M. I. (2017). Microbial community structures of an offshore and near-shore oil production facilities after biocide treatment and the potential to induce souring and corrosion. African Journal of Microbiology Research, 11(5), 171-184.
Chicago /
Chuma C. Okoro, Oluseye A. Ekun and Michael I. Nwume. "Microbial community structures of an offshore and near-shore oil production facilities after biocide treatment and the potential to induce souring and corrosion." African Journal of Microbiology Research 11, no. 5 (2017): 171-184.
MLA /
Chuma C. Okoro, Oluseye A. Ekun and Michael I. Nwume. "Microbial community structures of an offshore and near-shore oil production facilities after biocide treatment and the potential to induce souring and corrosion." African Journal of Microbiology Research 11.5 (2017): 171-184.