Comprehensive Water Recycling & Oilfield Services in Midland, TX
Terra is proud to offer a complete suite of water recycling services tailored for unconventional completions. Our innovative solutions ensure efficient, sustainable, and compliant water management, helping clients optimize their operations while reducing environmental impact.
Key Services
Mobile Treatment “On the Fly”
Rapid, on-site water treatment that allows for continuous operations without downtime.
Modular Facilities
Scalable and customizable treatment facilities designed to meet specific project needs.
Advanced Filtration
State-of-the-art filtration systems to remove impurities and ensure water quality.
Water Quality Testing
Comprehensive testing to ensure water meets regulatory and operational standards.
Chemical Clarification
Effective chemical treatments to clarify water and remove suspended solids.
Dissolved Air Flotation (DAF)
Advanced DAF technology for efficient separation of oils and solids from water.
Chlorine Dioxide Treatment
Safe and effective disinfection to eliminate bacteria and pathogens.
Remote Automation & Monitoring
Real-time monitoring and control of water treatment processes through remote automation, ensuring optimal performance and compliance.
Client Benefits
Sustainability
Reduce freshwater consumption and environmental impact through advanced recycling technologies.
Compliance
Ensure adherence to regulatory standards with rigorous water quality testing and treatment.
Cost-Effectiveness
Lower operational costs by recycling water on-site and reducing disposal needs.
Complex Problems Solved
Challenge 1: Recycling High-H₂S Water: Turning Unusable Water into a Valuable Resource
- The Challenge: Client contacted Terra after multiple failed attempts of treating water with other industry leaders. The companies deemed the produced water unusable due to exceptionally high levels of hydrogen sulfide (H₂S) and entrained oil. Advised that the water was unsuitable for recycling operations and should be replaced with fresh water for operations.
- Terra’s Solution: Terra collaborated closely with the customer to engineer a customized recycling system specifically designed to address the unique challenges of this produced water. The custom approach removed hydrogen sulfide (H₂S) and entrained oil from produced water, while also separating suspended solids to deliver a clarified brine suitable for fracturing and workover operations.
- The Results: Using proprietary methods, results have proven that this water can be purified and provide the necessary components and metrics needed for fracing operations. Since 2021, Terra has successfully recycled over 12 million barrels of water at this facility—and continues to support ongoing operations with consistent, high-quality water treatment that far exceeds our initial goals.
- Pre-Treatment: H₂S – 1,500 mg/L | Iron – 15 mg/L | ORP – -400 mV | Turbidity – Infinite NTU
- Post-Treatment: H₂S – 0 mg/L | Iron – 1 mg/L | ORP – >300 mV | Turbidity – <20 NTU
Challenge 2: Chemical Injection Inconsistencies: Precise Dosing for Optimal Performance
- The Challenge: Pressure pumping companies provided inconsistent chemical dosing during fracturing operations and levied high pumping fees—or penalties—for the use of third-party chemicals, making it economically unfeasible for customers to optimize their chemical programs for maximum efficiency and well performance.
- Terra’s Solution: To overcome the challenges of chemical inconsistencies, Terra engineered and deployed an Automated Chemical Injection Trailer (CIT) equipped with built-in redundancies and cloud-based communication capabilities to enhance safety and efficiencies. With automation at the forefront, it provided solutions that could be consistent and managed without added cost. This system enabled precise chemical dosing and real-time reporting, allowing the customer to improve both treatment efficacy and cost-efficiency. By bundling chemical injection with Terra’s water transfer services, operational synergies were created—facilitating shared labor for troubleshooting and driving down overall costs.
- The Results: The Automated Chemical Injection Trailer allowed the company to improve both treatment efficacy and cost efficiency. By bundling chemical injection with Terra’s water transfer services, operational synergies were created – facilitating shared labor for troubleshooting and driving down overall costs, thus proving a 2-fold effort for the client.