drilling fluid News
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econ industries will deliver the largest and most efficient recycling facility for drilling fluids
Recycling of synthetic drilling fluids from drill cuttings with VacuDry® equipment is state-of-the-art since several years. Now, we are proud to inform you about the delivery of the largest and most efficient recycling facility for drilling fluids that was ever built. Consisting of 4 pcs. of VacuDry® 12,000 evaporators this delivery will be able to treat around 40,000 tons of fresh drill ...
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Success in Texas
The VacuDry® technology for the treatment of drill cuttings was a new and promising topic for a lot of fruitful discussions at the IADC / SPE conference in Fort Worth, TX. Because econ archives first class results with treating drill cuttings in Europe and since all these promising conversations at the conference we are confident that we will implement the VacuDry® solution also in the ...
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Difficult ground encountered while installing 10 SVE wells at Superfund Site
This Indiana site required the installation of 10 horizontal SVE wells beneath and through an area of fill, waste, and debris. During drilling the extreme conditions were encountered frequently. A typical cross section through the site displayed steeply dipping layers of brick, slag, and miscellaneous debris. The standard drilling practices that guide most installations fall by the wayside when ...
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Drill cuttings treatment in Azerbaijan
Drill cuttings containing hydrocarbon contaminants from the Oil & Gas industry are generally considered to be special waste. They are the broken bits from boreholes mixed with water and drilling fluids. Fluids released during the drilling process comprise of water, diesel or other hydrocarbons used for lubrication. There are various different ways to handle drill cuttings. To this day, most ...
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FAQ`s: What is the mud system? How to recycle drilling fluid?
The "mud system" is the recovery of drilling mud in the oil and gas industry. Using its worldwide unique vacuum desorptjon system called VacuDry®, econ industries' process is able to recycle the expensive drilling fluids in all technical components by practically 100%. Oil & gas, which is found nowadays in considerable low depths, is made accessible through drill holes in the earth's ...
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Site manager course at Tracto-Technik
On 18 March 2020, TRACTO-TECHNIK GmbH & Co. KG invites decision makers, project managers and site managers of HDD companies to a further education seminar in Lennestadt. The seminar under the title "Subsoil description for HDD projects - Application of DIN 18324" is jointly designed and conducted by DCA and the companies Tracto-Technik, Moll-prd, AMC and Dr. Donié Geo-Consult GmbH. In ...
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Drilling waste management for Shell Oil China
Drilling waste management system including cuttings dryer ,high speed decanter centrifuge ,catch tank,screw feed pump were in operation in Shell Oil China OBM drilling waste management job site. from 6th,May 2012 to 21 th ,May 2012, totally 15days 85 hours. During this period, the well depths was drilled from 3110m to 3680m.rock physical character is argillaceous sandstone, oil based drilling ...
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Industry Knowledge: What is a Reclaimer?
If you’ve been on a horizontal directional drilling site, you may have seen or heard someone mention reclaimer equipment being utilized for the job. But what is a reclaimer and how do you use a reclaimer for directional drilling? In this post, we’ll take a look at reclaimers, how they function, and why they are so vital to many HDD projects. Reclaimers for Horizontal Directional ...
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Sequoia and OFITE deliver LISST-Portable|XR’s for oil & gas drilling in the North Sea
Sequoia Scientific, Inc. has completed delivery of two LISST-Portable|XR instruments for use in the North Sea. The technology is commonly used to accurately monitor size changes to particles found in drilling fluids. The LISST-Portable|XR allows analysis of particle size distribution and concentration data during the active drilling process, completed at the rig and often under rugged ...
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OSSO nets North Sea win with Neptune Energy
OSSO, the specialist fluid temperature control and separation solutions provider, has been awarded a contract by global E&P independent operator, Neptune Energy, to deploy its high volume mud cooler and AutoCUL technology. Destined for the Seagull campaign in the UK Central North Sea, the technology will allow the operator to manage the field’s high bottom hole temperatures. The HPHT ...
By Osso Ltd
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New Vermeer reclaimer meets the challenges of urban pipeline work
Vermeer has introduced a new product to its pipeline installation equipment line. The R400T joins the R9x12T reclaimer — introduced in 2010 — as a self-contained drilling fluid reclaiming system. The R400T was designed for the growing demands of underground projects — whether in congested, urban utility work or large pipeline installation — while minimizing the impact on ...
By Vermeer
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Natural all-rounder starch as an additive to make more viscous fluids
The starch process is fundamentally very complex and costly. Everything has to work together from start to finish, as the process runs continuously – 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The range of applications is very wide: Starch is often used as a gelling and thickening agent in the food industry, but there are also a number of variations here, such as in baked goods, convenience ...
By Flottweg SE
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New partner for Pieralisi Group
The Pieralisi Group is proud to present their new partner in Australia: Scottech Oilfield Services (SOS). SOS is a recent acquisition by Norwegian owned Offshore Technical Services (OTS), a company that Pieralisi has been working with for many years in drilling fluid handling and slop oil treatment. Pieralisi will be working together with SOS to support and service both existing and potential ...
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Vertical cuttings dryer for Nigeria Shell Oil drilling waste management
FD Petrol drilling waste management system has arrived in Nigeria oilfield and begin operation.The system including SGL-01 cuttings dryer ,high speed decanter ,screw converyor,centrifugal pump,feed pump,fluids catch tank. FD Petrol patented cuttings dryer not only applicable for oil based mud ,but also for water based mud and blocking agent. According to our customer feedback,every one hour ...
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Bavarian Export Prize!
After many years of engagement and dedication our hard work has finally been recognised: We are the proud award winners of the Bavarian Export Prize for 2018 in the category services! We are extremely pleased to see our process engineering avoiding incineration and landfilling of hazardous wastes duly rewarded. Our VacuDry® technology is able to recover e.g. 100% drilling fluids, leading to ...
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STEP Offshore appointed exclusive distributor
Key Points:STEP Offshore given exclusive right to sell premium solids control equipment and screens in EuropeLogistics infrastructure in place to satisfy the most demanding customer requirementsPyramid Plus screen technology gives up to 200 percent more screen area03 May 2010 - STEP Offshore (Oslo, Norway), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Aker Solutions, and Derrick Equipment Company, a division of ...
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Vermeer to phase out Vermeer by Wildcat brand name
Vermeer Corporation will withdraw from production and marketing of the Vermeer by Wildcat brand name. The process will transition the Vermeer by Wildcat brand products — including trommel screens and compost turners — to Vermeer brand products. Vermeer acquired initial ownership stake in Wildcat in 2007 and acquired the remaining ownership interest in 2009. As part of the transition, ...
By Vermeer
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Island Offshore Aims for Riserless Heavy Well Intervention
Following a successful deployment of its riserless coil tubing (CT) technology in the offshore petroleum industry, Island Offshore is said to be taking it to the next level by performing heavy well intervention with coil tubing in producing subsea wells. In 2015 Island Offshore made history when drilling a pilot hole for Centrica by means of riserless coil tubing, in order to check for shallow ...
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Oil Production and Oil Refinery Waste Treatment Workshop
25-26 of February IPEC held two-day event included a workshop and equipment presentation at company’s’ production site. The educational workshop was attended by representatives of international oil and gas industry companies from South Africa, Turkey, Latvia, Estonia, Finland and Russia. The first day of presentation was devoted to drilling mud treatment. The presentation of ...
By IPEC
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New Vermeer D100x140 Navigator® horizontal directional drill equipped with Tier 4i engine and class-leading torque
Vermeer Corporation has introduced the all new D100x140 Navigator® horizontal directional drill (HDD), designed for the needs of the water, sewer and gas pipeline market, among other installation applications. A number of design considerations have been incorporated to provide enhanced drilling performance and productivity in challenging soil conditions. The D100x140 is powered by a ...
By Vermeer
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