Liner-less spill containment system reduces wellsite contamination risk

Liner-less spill containment system reduces wellsite contamination risk

LAFAYETTE, Louisiana — Newpark Mats and Integrated Services (NMIS) has unveiled the Dura-Base Defender liner-less spill containment system, which provides drilling and completion crews with a faster and more efficient way of achieving total site containment of spills, adhering to environmental requirements while reducing overall cost of operations.

The Defender system incorporates NMIS Dura-Base mats into a fully integrated structure for total site containment. As an all-in-one solution, the Defender system protects the environment while eliminating costs associated with transport, repair and disposal of liners.

A key component of the system is the DX4 sealing technology designed to keep spills in check, limiting them to the surface of mats for fast and easy clean-up. These specially-engineered redundant seals are fully integrated and offer two layers of protection around each mat, ensuring that on-site installation of the system is efficient and requires minimal labor. An enhanced Cellar Protection System, coupled with DX4 sealing technology, reinforces the critical cellar region with a third layer of security.

The proprietary Cellar Protection System is custom-fitted for any cellar, on any site. The fully integrated wall berms and drive-over berms improve work site safety by easing access to the work platform, and minimize the environmental impact to surrounding areas with additional splash protection. The berms connect directly to the sealed matting system, providing full coverage around the site perimeter.

For operators, the next-generation spill containment system will improve productivity and also reduce operational expenses, including site construction, maintenance and remediation. NMIS' custom-designed grappling trucks and specially trained personnel enable safer system deployment. The safe and efficient grappling truck process ensures perfect seal-to-seal contact while facilitating rigorous quality control. This unique installation method delivers additional ground protection and minimizes impact to the surrounding environment while using fewer personnel, further reducing costs.