Alcanivorax borkumensis SK2 and Rhodococcus opacus PD630 produce neutral lipids from real wastewater.
Oil-rich wastewater valorization is possible in either low or high salt conditions.
Production of Wax Esters-like compounds by A. borkumensis SK2, is cell growth related.
Hydrocarbons removal was 97% of the gas chromatography-resolved straight-chain alkanes.