Efficient Dewatering Systems for Oil & Gas Drilling

Cleaner Fluids. Less Waste. Lower Costs.

When your drilling operation calls for tighter solids control, dewatering can make all the difference. Our dewatering systems help remove ultra-fine solids and reduce the total volume of waste — saving money on disposal and improving fluid performance downhole.

At Portable Mud Systems, we build dewatering packages that are easy to operate, easy to move, and engineered for the real conditions you face in West Texas. Whether you’re drilling with water-based mud or reclaiming fluid for reuse, our systems give you better control and cleaner returns.

What is Dewatering?

Dewatering uses chemical additives (like flocculants and coagulants) to bind ultra-fine solids together, making them easier to separate from the fluid. The result? Cleaner mud, less haul-off, and more efficient drilling.

Complete Systems, Built for the Field

We offer turnkey dewatering systems that include everything you need to get started:

  • Polymer Mixing & Injection Units: Accurately dose flocculants for effective solids separation
  • Holding Tanks & Mix Hoppers: Blend chemicals and fluids safely and consistently
  • High-Speed Centrifuges: Spin out fine solids and recover clean fluid
  • Integrated Control Panels: Simple operation with built-in safety features
  • Skid-Mounted Packages: Fully portable and ready to deploy wherever you need them

Why Dewatering Matters

  • Reduce Waste Disposal Volumes: Minimize the number of truckloads heading to the landfill
  • Lower Fluid Costs: Reuse more mud instead of constantly mixing new batches
  • Improve Environmental Compliance: Meet stricter standards on waste and water use
  • Extend Life of Drilling Fluids: Keep your mud system cleaner, longer
  • Enhance Solids Control: Remove particles that standard shakers and hydrocyclones can’t catch

Designed for West Texas Conditions

Our dewatering systems are field-proven across the Permian Basin. We know the pace, the pressure, and the fluid programs you’re working with — and we design every system with durability, simplicity, and serviceability in mind.

Why Dewatering Matters

Let’s Talk About Your Project

Whether you’re looking for a complete dewatering setup or need to add polymer dosing to an existing system, we’ll help you get the right solution in place fast.

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