BISMARCK, N.D., June 8, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Nuverra
Environmental Solutions (NYSE: NES), one of the largest U.S.
providers of environmental solutions to the energy market,
announced today its TerrafficientSM integrated solids
management process has been designated as a pilot study participant
for the development of state standards for recycling oilfield
special waste by the North Dakota Department of Health.
"With Terrafficient, we offer an integrated process for
recycling and reusing drill cuttings that is scientifically proven,
environmentally sustainable and reduces liability for operators,"
said Mark Johnsrud, Chairman of the
Board and Chief Executive Officer. "We believe
Terrafficient is a transformational process that fosters
environmental sustainability and will influence how drilling solids
are managed in the future."
"We salute the North Dakota Legislature and Governor
Jack Dalrymple for their vision and
applaud the Health Department for their efforts in creating this
pilot program," Mr. Johnsrud continued. "Nuverra is honored to be
granted the privilege of participating in this program that will
pave the way for the environmentally responsible utilization of
recycled materials."
Governor Dalrymple stated, "Finding innovative ways to recycle
and reuse the waste generated from oil and gas development in
western North Dakota is something
we have been working hard to achieve. Nuverra's new Terrafficient
process will utilize cutting-edge technology to recycle wellsite
drilling waste for beneficial reuse, and its selection as a pilot
project will assist the state in determining standards for the
operations and permitting of oilfield waste recycling
facilities."
Following three years' of scientific research, engineering and
rigorous testing of the Terrafficient process, Nuverra began
processing drill cuttings earlier this year at its treatment
facility in the heart of the Bakken Shale region near Watford City, North Dakota.
Terrafficient is an integrated process for recycling drill
cuttings based on a highly specialized, scientific, total-system
approach to solids management. Services include field
coordination, special collection, transportation, documentation,
advanced treatment, distribution, recycling, reuse and/or
responsible disposal. With TerrafficientSM,
customers can reduce solid waste volumes, increase efficiency on
location and convert drill cuttings into reusable materials.
"Terrafficient is a new and safe way to manage environmentally
sensitive drilling waste," Mr. Johnsrud continued. "It virtually
eliminates the waste and puts the cuttings back to work for a
variety of industrial uses, reduces truck miles on community
roadways, and creates long-term savings for our customers."
Terrafficient end product applications include road base, gravel
additive, general construction fill and flowable fill, as well as
other products in development. Additionally, the
TerrafficientSM process recovers water and hydrocarbons
from drill cuttings for reuse and reduces carbon emissions to the
atmosphere.
Nuverra's scientific partner is the University of North Dakota Energy &
Environmental Research Center (EERC), a world-renowned scientific
research organization dedicated to energy-efficient technologies.
Nuverra commissioned the EERC to study the composition of
Bakken-area drilling solids handled through the Terrafficient
process to determine beneficial reuse applications for the end
product material.
John Harju, EERC Associate
Director for Research, said, "I strongly believe Terrafficient
provides a game changing alternative for the management of drill
cuttings. Recycling cuttings is a relatively new technology, and
Nuverra has taken it a step further by developing a process that
can potentially convert 100% of drill cuttings into reusable
products. We commend Nuverra for its commitment to identification,
development and implementation of the right solution for the
environment."
Press Conference
Nuverra hosted a press conference at 11:00 a.m. (Central) today to introduce
Terrafficient, with special guests Gov. Jack Dalrymple, North Dakota Petroleum Council
President Ron Ness, and EERC
Associate Director for Research John
Harju. The event was held at the North Dakota State Capitol
Building, Great Hall, 1st Floor, 600 E. Boulevard
Avenue, Bismarck, ND 5805. An
online media kit is available at http://odney.com/nuverra/.
About Nuverra
Nuverra Environmental Solutions is among the largest companies
in the United States dedicated to
providing comprehensive and full-cycle environmental solutions to
customers in the energy market. Nuverra focuses on the delivery,
collection, treatment, recycling, and disposal of restricted
solids, water, wastewater, waste fluids and hydrocarbons. The
Company provides environmentally compliant and sustainable
solutions to customers who demand stricter environmental compliance
and accountability from their service providers. More information
about Nuverra on the Company's web site at http://www.nuverra.com,
and in documents filed with the United States Securities and
Exchange Commission, on the SEC's web site at
http://www.sec.gov.
Forward-Looking Statements
This information contained herein includes certain
forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the
Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934. Actual results may differ materially from
results expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements.
All forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties,
including risks and uncertainties disclosed by the Company from
time to time in its filings with the Securities and Exchange
Commission, including the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for
the fiscal year ended December 31,
2014, as well as its Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and its
Current Reports on Form 8-K.
Liz Merritt, VP-Investor
Relations & Communications
480-878-7452
liz.merritt@nuverra.com
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