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Compliance and Efficiency
Drilling waste management is no longer just an operational necessity; it is a critical component of regulatory compliance and environmental stewardship. Operators today must effectively handle various waste streams, including drilling cuttings, spent Water-Based Mud (WBM), and Oil-Based Mud (OBM). KES Separation provides a full suite of technologies designed to minimize waste volume, recover valuable fluids, and ensure strict adherence to “Zero Discharge” policies .
Advanced Recovery Technologies
Our portfolio focuses on maximizing resource recovery. The Vertical Cuttings Dryer is specifically engineered to reclaim oil-based drilling fluids from cuttings, significantly reducing the oil-on-cuttings (OOC) ratio. For finer separation, our Decanter Centrifuges are versatile workhorses used for both WBM dewatering and fine sludge separation. Additionally, our Thermal Desorption Units (TDU) provide the ultimate solution for OBM treatment, using heat to vaporize and recover base oil from cuttings .
Application Areas
KES Vertical Cuttings Dryers replace traditional skip-and-ship methods, recovering up to 95% of synthetic-based mud directly at the source.
OBM/SBM Cuttings Treatment
The decanter efficiently separates the juice from the mud, returning high-quality sweet water to the process.
WBM Dewatering
Reducing liquid content in water-based muds for easier landfill disposal.
Offshore Operations
Compact systems designed for skip-and-ship or onsite treatment on rigs.
Why Invest in Waste Management?
Effective implementation of our systems offers five key advantages:
- Environmental Protection: Reduces soil and water pollution by preventing toxic chemicals and heavy metals from contaminating ecosystems. It also minimizes air emissions and protects biodiversity.
- Regulatory Compliance: Helps companies avoid fines and legal actions by strictly adhering to environmental laws (e.g., EPA, OSPAR) and zero-discharge policies.
- Cost Savings: Recovers valuable oil, water, and barite for reuse, while significantly reducing disposal costs and landfill expenses.
- Operational Efficiency: Proper waste handling reduces equipment fouling and downtime.
- Corporate Reputation: Demonstrates a commitment to sustainability and ESG goals, enhancing market competitiveness.
Key Equipment Portfolio
KES Separation provides a full suite of equipment designed to minimize waste volume and recover valuable fluids:
- Vertical Cuttings Dryer: Specifically designed to recover oil-based drilling fluids from cuttings for reuse.
- Decanter Centrifuge: versatile equipment used for both WBM dewatering and fine sludge separation.
- Dewatering Unit: Treats spent WBM to produce thickened solids for easier disposal.
- Thermal Desorption Unit (TDU): Heats cuttings to vaporize and recover the base oil, particularly for OBM/SBM treatment.
Economic & Environmental Cost Savings
Recovering valuable drilling fluids for reuse directly lowers your mud bill, while reducing waste volume significantly cuts transportation and disposal fees.
Regulatory Peace of Mind
Our systems help you navigate strict environmental laws (like EPA or OSPAR regulations), avoiding fines and protecting your corporate reputation.
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Achieve Zero Discharge Minimize your environmental footprint and maximize fluid recovery. Consult with KES Separation for a tailored waste management plan.