In this study, we isolated seven strains (termed BY1–7) from polluted soil at an oil station and evaluated their abilities
to degrade total petroleum hydrocarbons (TPHs). Among 45 bacterial colonies one bacterial strain was identified based on the
cultural, morphological and biochemical characteristics. The isolated bacterium was then subjected to a preliminary assessment
of their crude oil after 48 hours of incubation on nutrient agar plates overlaid with 100 ML of petroleum crude oil, the zone of
clearance was observed. The isolated bacteria showed 35% petrol degradation, whereas a relatively high oil degradation rate,
almost 40% was observed when the bacterium was acclimatized.
