Category: shale shaker

GN Solids 14000BBL Rapid Liquid Mud Plant for Drilling Fluids Company

GN SOLIDS CONTROL recently manufacture a 14,000 BBL rapid liquid mud plant for a Global professional drilling fluids company. The system is designed for efficient drilling mud storage, transfer, preparation, and field deployment, providing a practical solution for projects that require large mud capacity together with fast mobilization.

The complete liquid mud plant is designed according to API 650 requirements. Each mud tank adopts the dimensions of a standard 40-foot high cube container and provides approximately 440 BBL storage capacity. This standardized design makes transportation, site arrangement, and system expansion much easier for drilling fluids service companies.

For international transportation, the tanks are designed with CSC container certification, allowing them to be handled and transported in a similar way to standard shipping containers. Another important feature is the double-layer stackable design. The tanks can be arranged in two levels, helping reduce the required site footprint while maintaining a large total mud storage capacity.

This is especially useful for projects where available working area is limited.
GN SOLIDS CONTROL can design and manufacture complete drilling mud system and liquid mud plants for oil gas field per clients request. Besides liquid mud storage systems, GN provides a wide range of drilling fluid processing equipment, including coarse shale shaker, single deck shale shaker, and dual motion shale shaker for different solids separation requirements.

For drilling cuttings treatment, GN also manufactures complete drilling waste management equipment for cuttings process, including drying, conveying, and fine solids separation solutions. These systems can be integrated with the mud treatment package according to project requirements.

In addition, GN NEW CHEM, a branch company of GN, can offer chemical products and technical support for drilling fluid applications. Together, GN SOLIDS CONTROL and GN NEW CHEM provide customers with a more complete one-stop solution, from mechanical drilling mud treatment equipment to related chemical solutions.

With modular design, standardized transportation, large storage capacity, and flexible configuration, the GN 14,000 BBL rapid liquid mud plant provides an efficient solution for modern drilling fluids companies.

GN Double Deck Shale Shaker for Deep well drilling Projects

Deep well drilling projects usually operate with higher mud density, larger circulating volumes, and more demanding solids control requirements than conventional drilling operations. To handle these conditions, GN SOLIDS CONTROL provides the GN Double Deck Shale Shaker, designed to offer larger screening capacity within a compact footprint while maintaining stable performance in harsh drilling environments.

Compared with a conventional single-deck shaker, a double deck shale shaker provides two screening surfaces for more flexible solids separation. This configuration is especially suitable for deep well drilling projects where high flow rate, heavy drilling fluid, and limited rig space are major considerations. The upper and lower decks can be equipped with different API mesh screens according to the required separation performance.

For deep well applications, shale shakers must provide strong vibration, reliable structural strength, easy screen replacement, and stable operation under continuous heavy-duty service. GN shale shakers are designed with high-quality vibration motors, reinforced screen baskets, adjustable deck angles, and durable composite frame shale shaker screens. These features help improve fluid recovery, reduce drilling fluid losses, and maintain consistent solids removal efficiency.

GN SOLIDS CONTROL can supply both onshore and offshore shale shaker solutions. For drilling waste management, the High G Drying Shaker can be used to recover more valuable drilling fluid from cuttings before further treatment. GN also provides the COMBO SHALE SHAKER (Mud Cleaner), integrating shale shaker, desander, and desilter functions for compact and efficient solids control.

A complete deep well drilling solids control and waste management system can also include screw conveyor equipment for cuttings transportation and a decanter centrifuge for fine solids separation. GN decanter centrifuges are available with VFD, FHD, or fixed speed control for option, allowing customers to select the appropriate control mode according to drilling conditions and operating requirements.

With integrated equipment design and manufacturing capability, GN SOLIDS CONTROL can provide customized solids control packages for demanding deep well drilling projects, helping drilling contractors achieve efficient mud recovery, reliable solids separation, and stable long-term operation.

GN Shale Shakers for Drilling Company in Kuwait

GN SOLIDS CONTROL recently completed a batch delivery of solids control shale shakers to a drilling company in Kuwait, further strengthening our presence in the Middle East oil and gas market. The equipment will be used in drilling fluid solids control systems to improve mud treatment efficiency and support stable drilling operations under demanding field conditions.

As an experienced manufacturer of drilling fluid treatment equipment, GN SOLIDS CONTROL is an approved solids control equipment manufacturer for Kuwait Oil Company (KOC). This qualification reflects GN’s capabilities in equipment design, manufacturing, quality control, testing, and technical support for oilfield applications.

The delivered shale shakers are designed for efficient separation of drilled solids from drilling fluids. Reliable vibration performance, durable screen decks, convenient maintenance, and robust structural design make the equipment suitable for continuous operation on drilling rigs. Depending on project requirements, GN can provide complete solids control mud system and equipment packages or individual equipment for new rig construction, system upgrading, and equipment replacement.

In addition to the solids control shale shaker, GN SOLIDS CONTROL supplies a wide range of drilling fluid processing equipment, including mud cleaner, desander, desilter, and centrifugal pumps, decanter centrifuge (VFD or FHD control, or Fixed speed control). GN centrifugal pumps are available with both single mechanical seal and dual mechanical seals, allowing customers to select suitable configurations according to operating conditions and maintenance requirements.

For integrated drilling mud systems, the shale shaker normally serves as the first-stage solids removal equipment, while the mud cleaner, desander, and desilter provide further separation of finer solids. Centrifugal pumps are widely used for mud transfer, mixing, and feeding downstream equipment. By combining these units into a properly designed system, drilling contractors can achieve more efficient drilling fluid circulation and solids management.

With continuous deliveries to customers in Kuwait and other Middle East markets, GN SOLIDS CONTROL remains committed to providing reliable equipment, responsive technical support, and practical solids control solutions for drilling contractors and oilfield service companies worldwide.

GN Modular Solids Control System for Europe Offshore Drilling

GN Solids Control recently delivered a customized modular solids control system for an offshore drilling project in Northern Europe. Designed for demanding marine environments, the system combines certified safety, flexible modular construction, and international transportation compliance to support efficient offshore drilling operations.

Dual Certification for the European Market

Safety and compliance are essential for offshore equipment. The electrical equipment of the mud system is designed to meet ATEX explosion-protection requirements, while the overall equipment complies with applicable CE requirements. This combination helps the system meet the demanding safety and regulatory expectations of European offshore drilling projects.

DNV 2.7-1 Certified Offshore Lifting

Offshore lifting presents very different challenges from conventional land transportation. The modular units are designed and certified in accordance with DNV 2.7-1 requirements, providing the structural integrity and lifting safety required for offshore handling. This allows the modules to be safely transferred between supply vessels and offshore installations under challenging marine conditions.

CSC Compliance for Global Transportation

In addition to offshore lifting requirements, the modular design considers international logistics from the beginning. The transportation modules comply with CSC container requirements, facilitating both international sea transportation and inland logistics. The standardized configuration helps simplify handling and reduces the complexity associated with transporting large solids control systems between different locations.

Modular Design for Faster Rig-Up

One of the key advantages of the system is its quick-disassembly modular structure. Instead of treating the solids control system as one large fixed installation, major functional sections can be separated into transportable modules. This design significantly improves flexibility during transportation, offshore lifting, installation, and future relocation.

On site, the modular arrangement allows the system to be assembled and disconnected efficiently, helping reduce rig-up and rig-down time while maintaining reliable equipment integration.

From ATEX and CE compliance to DNV-certified lifting and CSC-compatible transportation, this project reflects GN Solids Control’s capability to provide highly customized solids control solutions for demanding offshore applications.

GN Solids Control — engineered for challenging drilling environments worldwide.

GN Vacuum Degassers and Shale Shakers Delivered for Middle East KOC-Related Rig Projects

GN Solids Control recently completed the delivery of several batches of solids control equipment for Middle East rig projects. The supplied equipment includes GN vacuum degassers and shale shakers, which will be used as part of drilling mud treatment packages for rigs serving KOC-related projects.

As a professional manufacturer of solids control and drilling waste management equipment, GN provides complete solutions for drilling mud cleaning, solids removal, mud recovery and waste reduction. For drilling operations in the Middle East, equipment reliability, treatment efficiency, explosion-proof electrical design and suitability for harsh oilfield conditions are always important factors.

The shale shaker is the first-stage solids control equipment in the drilling mud system. It removes large drilled cuttings from the returning mud and reduces the solids loading for downstream equipment. According to different rig requirements, GN can also provide combo shale shaker solutions integrated with desander and desilter cones. This type of compact arrangement helps save installation space while improving overall mud treatment performance.

The vacuum degasser is used to remove entrained gas from drilling mud. It helps maintain stable mud density, improves mud pump performance and supports safer drilling operation, especially when gas-cut mud is encountered during drilling.

For deep drilling and high-performance mud treatment applications, GN also supplies decanter centrifuge solutions, including FHD and VFD centrifuge models. The FHD decanter centrifuge is designed for heavy-duty drilling mud treatment, while the VFD decanter centrifuge allows flexible adjustment of bowl speed and differential speed according to different mud conditions. These centrifuges are widely used for fine solids control, barite recovery and high-density mud treatment.

GN solids control equipment can be supplied as individual units or integrated into complete mud systems. The system can be customized according to mud flow rate, rig layout, tank arrangement, electrical standards and hazardous area requirements.

With continuous deliveries for Middle East rig projects, GN Solids Control further strengthens its experience in the regional oil and gas market and remains committed to providing reliable shale shaker, combo shale shaker, desander, desilter, vacuum degasser and decanter centrifuge solutions for global drilling contractors and oilfield service companies.