Working with biological processes

In its oil-spill guidance, the US Environmental Protection Agency describes bioremediation as adding materials, such as nutrients or microorganisms, to increase the rate of natural biodegradation.

An approach that needs context

The EPA describes approaches intended to support populations of microorganisms capable of biodegrading spilled oil. This is a general explanation of the field, not a specification for treating a particular site.

The PrEl’s research focus

PrEl’s Biotech investigates microbial and enzyme-based approaches relevant to oil-spill remediation. The company’s research direction should be distinguished from any claim of a completed cleanup, commercial product or emergency response capability.

Further reading

US EPA — Biological agents

This introduction provides context. External references do not imply endorsement of PrEl’s Biotech.

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