Newpark Mats introduces a liner-less spill containment system

As regulations for spill management grow increasingly stringent in areas like the northeast USA shale region, oil and gas operators require new technologies that will reduce contamination risks, improve onsite safety and minimise overall project costs. Newpark Mats and Integrated Services (NMIS), a unit of Newpark Resources, recently unveiled the DURA-BASE® DEFENDER™ Liner-Less Spill Containment System. A break-through in spill protection technology, the new system 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.

Total site containment

The DEFENDER system incorporates NMIS industry-leading DURA-BASE mats into a fully integrated structure for total site containment. The all-in-one solution protects the environment while eliminating the operator’s costs associated with transport, repair and disposal of liners.  

The system features NMIS’s signature DX4 Sealing Technology, a key component 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 onsite installation of the system is efficient and requires minimal labour. The system’s 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 minimise 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.

Next-generation spill containment system

For operators, the next-generation spill containment system will not only improve productivity but also reduce an array of operational expenses including site construction, maintenance and remediation. NMIS’s 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 minimises impact to the surrounding environment while using fewer personnel – further reducing costs.

Adapted from press release by Cecilia Rehn

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