Sampling for Microbial Testing

Nov 21, 2018 | News Blog

Sampling Best Practices Whether you’re sampling source waters for completion operations, emulsion pads within a separator, coupons or pig returns, there are some basic steps for obtaining samples that will help with microbial testing. Safety When collecting...

Target Microbes with Solid Biocide

Nov 15, 2018 | New Products

2K7 Bugstick…Just Drop It In. Where there is water there are bugs. Treat the water with ease with 2K7 Bugstick, a solid biocide. All you have to do is drop it in (using proper HSE requirements). It’s that simple. With a steady dissolution rate, 2K7...

Produced Water Selection for Frac Operations

Nov 14, 2018 | Case Studies, News Blog

Case Study: What is the best produced water option for my hydraulic fracturing operation? OSP was engaged to complete microbial testing on two produced water options for future hydraulic fracturing operations. The OSP Technical Team tested samples from two production...

What is causing corrosion in my water lines?

Nov 14, 2018 | Case Studies, News Blog

Case Study: Corrosion Recently a client came to us with concerns about water line corrosion. The OSP Technical Team conducted LifeCheck DNA qPCR on the pipe and fluids testing for microbes that contribute to MIC related issues. It was determined MIC microbes were...