GN Solids Control has successfully delivered eight sets of GN Jet Mud Mixing Hopper Units to a valued client in Europe. These systems will be used to support various drilling and mud preparation projects, ensuring precise and efficient mixing of drilling fluids for stable drilling operations.

Each mud mixing package includes a GNSB8×6 centrifugal pump (90kW), a venturi mud mixing hopper, and a heavy-duty skid base. The system is designed for rapid and homogeneous mixing of bentonite, barite, and other drilling additives into the active mud system, ensuring proper fluid properties for both onshore and offshore drilling applications.
The GNSB8×6 centrifugal pump serves as the power source for the jet mixing process. Built with wear-resistant materials and a compact design, the pump ensures long service life and easy maintenance. Its high flow rate and stable pressure performance make it ideal for continuous mixing operations in demanding drilling environments.

The venturi mixing hopper is equipped with a scientifically designed venturi nozzle that creates a strong suction effect, enabling fast and efficient blending of dry additives into the circulating drilling mud. The hopper is made of durable carbon steel with an anti-corrosion coating, ensuring reliability and consistent performance under high-pressure conditions.
All components are mounted on a solid structural skid base, allowing easy transportation, installation, and integration with existing mud systems. The modular design also enables flexible configuration with mud tanks, mixing systems, or solids control units, depending on site requirements.

The Jet Mud Mixing Unit is an essential part of any modern drilling fluid system, ensuring accurate control of mud density and viscosity. Properly mixed drilling mud not only stabilizes boreholes but also improves drilling penetration rates and reduces equipment wear.

GN Solids Control designs and manufactures a full range of mud mixing and solids control equipment, including shale shakers, mud cleaners, decanter centrifuges, and slurry vacuum pumps. With decades of experience and an extensive project record across more than 80 countries, GN provides customized and efficient solutions for oil & gas drilling, HDD, tunneling, and geothermal projects.

The successful delivery of these 8 Jet Mud Mixing Hopper Units once again demonstrates GN’s capability to provide reliable, field-proven equipment that meets international standards and supports global drilling operations.

For more information about GN’s mud mixing systems and other drilling fluid solutions, please feel free to contact us.

GN Solids Control has recently completed the delivery of three customized mud desilter systems for an offshore oilfield project in South America. Designed to meet the demanding requirements of offshore drilling, these systems provide high-efficiency solids control within a compact, transportable footprint that fits perfectly into the platform’s limited space.

Each mud desilter package includes a hydrocyclone desilter, a bottom shale shaker, and a mud tank assembly. The system is engineered to handle fine solids separation, removing particles down to 15 microns from the drilling fluid. This ensures the mud’s viscosity and density remain within optimal parameters, which is critical for maintaining drilling stability and preventing equipment wear.

To accommodate offshore transport and installation constraints, GN’s engineers developed a modular design where the desilter assembly can be placed inside the mud tank for shipment. This innovative configuration minimizes space usage during logistics and reduces offshore installation time. Upon arrival at the platform, the units can be quickly assembled and connected to the existing mud circulation system, significantly accelerating the project’s commissioning process.
The hydrocyclones used in the desilter are made of high-grade polyurethane, providing excellent resistance to wear and corrosion while maintaining consistent separation efficiency. The bottom shaker, equipped with GN’s linear motion vibrating deck and high-strength composite frame screens, delivers powerful solids removal with reduced fluid loss. This combination guarantees long-term, stable operation even under heavy load conditions.

The mud tanks are designed for offshore use, featuring marine-grade steel construction and anti-corrosion epoxy coating, ensuring long service life and safety in marine environments. Each tank includes all necessary accessories—lighting, walkways, handrails, and ladders—complying with offshore operation standards.

This project further strengthens GN’s position as a global leader in solids control and drilling fluid management solutions. With extensive experience in offshore applications, GN offers a full range of equipment, including shale shakers, mud cleaners, decanter centrifuges, and vacuum pumps. The company’s solutions are widely used in offshore, onshore, and trenchless drilling operations across more than 80 countries.

By integrating efficiency, durability, and environmental responsibility, GN Solids Control continues to deliver high-performance systems that support the success of offshore drilling projects worldwide.
For more information about GN’s offshore mud desilter systems, please feel free to contact us.

GN Solids Control recently delivered a Hydrovac Slurry Separation System to a client in the United States, marking another step in the company’s mission to provide environmentally responsible and cost-effective solutions for the excavation industry. This delivery highlights GN’s capability to support contractors dealing with the unique challenges of hydrovac operations.

Hydrovac excavation, widely used in North America for exposing underground utilities, trenching, and pipeline installation, generates substantial volumes of slurry. This slurry, composed of soil, clay, sand, and water, must be processed before disposal or reuse. Traditional methods—such as direct hauling of liquid waste—are costly, time-consuming, and environmentally unsustainable. GN’s system changes the equation by enabling on-site slurry separation and recycling.

Breaking Down the System
The delivered unit includes four key processing modules:
Coarse Screening Module: Removes large particles and debris, protecting downstream equipment and improving system reliability.
Fine Screening Module: Employs high-performance shale shakers to separate medium solids such as sand and silt, ensuring smoother processing.
Desander Module: Hydrocyclones remove particles down to around 40 microns, producing cleaner slurry and extending centrifuge lifespan.
Large Bowl Decanter Centrifuge Module: This high-speed centrifuge handles the fine separation stage, delivering clarified water for reuse and compact solids for easier disposal.
Together, these modules form a complete processing chain that allows contractors to manage slurry at the jobsite instead of relying solely on disposal facilities.

Advantages for Contractors
The benefits of GN’s Hydrovac Slurry Separation System go far beyond equipment performance:
Operational Savings: By separating water and solids on-site, contractors can significantly cut down hauling and disposal costs.
Regulatory Compliance: Local authorities increasingly enforce strict waste handling and discharge standards. GN’s system helps clients meet these requirements with confidence.
Water Recycling: Clean water recovered during the process can be reused in excavation, reducing the consumption of fresh water.
Mobility & Modularity: Each module is designed for flexible transport and quick installation, making the system suitable for both short-term and long-term projects.
Reduced Downtime: Reliable GN equipment ensures continuous operation, even in demanding conditions.

A Commitment to Sustainable Solutions
The successful delivery to the U.S. market reinforces GN’s growing presence in North America. More importantly, it demonstrates GN’s ongoing commitment to supporting sustainable construction practices. By helping contractors minimize environmental impact and optimize resource use, GN contributes to a more efficient and eco-conscious excavation industry.
As urban infrastructure expands and environmental regulations tighten, the demand for effective slurry management solutions will only grow. GN Solids Control is well positioned to meet this demand with proven technology, global service support, and extensive application experience.
For more details about GN’s Hydrovac Slurry Separation Systems and other slurry management technologies, please feel free to contact us.

GN Solids Control recently completed the delivery of 16 complete packages of drilling mud centrifuge and vertical cuttings dryer systems for an overseas oilfield service company. This project highlights GN’s role as a full-scope solution provider for both solids control and drilling waste management.
Instead of simply supplying individual equipment, GN designed and delivered integrated systems that ensure seamless operation at the drilling site. Each centrifuge package includes a GNLW series drilling mud decanter centrifuge, a heavy-duty lifting stand, and a reliable feeding pump. Together, these components enable precise separation of fine solids from drilling fluids, ensuring that the mud properties are always within the optimal range for safe and efficient drilling.

Meanwhile, each vertical cuttings dryer package provides an end-to-end drill cuttings treatment solution. It features a high-speed GNCD series dryer, a stable support frame, a washing screw pump for screen cleaning, and a discharge conveying system to transport treated cuttings. This modular approach not only simplifies field installation but also ensures quick integration into the customer’s existing operations.

The real impact of this delivery lies in the value it brings to the customer:
Environmental compliance – Cuttings dryers reduce the oil on cuttings (OOC) to industry-accepted levels, which is essential for meeting environmental regulations, particularly in offshore drilling.
Cost efficiency – By recovering drilling fluids from both cuttings and mud, the client reduces mud consumption and waste disposal costs.
Operational reliability – GN’s equipment is manufactured under strict API and ISO quality standards, offering durability and stable performance even in harsh drilling environments.
Simplified logistics – Providing centrifuges and dryers as full systems, rather than standalone units, minimizes setup time and ensures smooth project execution.

This project is also a strong example of GN’s ability to support international partners with turnkey packages. By supplying not just machines but complete engineered solutions, GN helps customers focus on drilling performance while maintaining sustainable practices.
The delivery of these 16 packages demonstrates GN’s ongoing commitment to innovation and global service. With proven success in North America, the Middle East, Asia, and Africa, GN Solids Control has established itself as a trusted global supplier of solids control, separation, and waste management equipment.

As oilfield operators continue to face stricter environmental regulations and rising drilling costs, GN’s integrated approach—combining fluid recovery, cuttings treatment, and reliable engineering—ensures customers achieve both operational efficiency and environmental responsibility.

GN Solids Control recently completed the delivery of a Triple Shale Shaker unit combined with a Mud Cleaner for a drilling company in the Middle East. This customized package demonstrates GN’s ability to provide advanced solids control solutions tailored to regional drilling demands, where high efficiency, continuous operation, and strict environmental compliance are critical.

Advanced Shale Shaker System
At the heart of the package is the Triple Shale Shaker GNZS594 series, designed to handle large volumes of drilling mud under demanding drilling conditions. Each shaker is equipped with a four-panel, high G-force vibrating deck, capable of achieving efficient cuttings separation while extending screen service life. By operating three shakers in parallel, the system ensures a significantly larger processing capacity, making it ideal for deep and extended-reach drilling projects in the Middle East.
The shaker’s modular design also allows for flexible operation—units can be run individually or together depending on drilling fluid conditions, giving operators the ability to optimize efficiency while minimizing energy consumption.

Integrated Mud Cleaner
To complement the shale shakers, the system is integrated with a Mud Cleaner GNZJ594K-3S16N, which combines a desander and desilter mounted above the shaker deck. The desander cones (10-inch) and desilter cones (4-inch) are designed to efficiently remove fine solids down to 20 microns, ensuring that drilling fluids remain within desired parameters. Recovered fluids are further processed through the bottom shaker, reducing waste and improving fluid recovery.
This integrated design reduces the overall footprint of the system while maintaining high performance, a key requirement for offshore and land drilling rigs where space and efficiency are equally important.

Supporting Equipment and Features
The complete system is supported by centrifugal pumps, electrical control panels, and a robust skid structure for safe installation and operation. The pumps are mission-type, heavy-duty, and interchangeable with other major brands, ensuring easy maintenance and spare parts availability in the Middle East market.
The unit also features a user-friendly electrical control system, allowing operators to adjust vibration parameters and monitor performance in real time. Safety measures such as walkways, handrails, and ladder access are fully compliant with international standards, ensuring safe operation for rig crews.

Benefits for the Client
The Middle East drilling company selected GN’s Triple Shale Shaker with Mud Cleaner system for several reasons:
High Processing Capacity: Able to handle the large drilling fluid volumes typical in regional deep wells.
Efficient Solids Removal: Three-stage separation reduces non-productive time and improves drilling fluid quality.
Durability and Reliability: Rugged design suitable for the harsh drilling environments of the Middle East.
Cost-Effectiveness: Reduced maintenance and operational costs compared with conventional systems.

Conclusion
The successful delivery of this project further strengthens GN Solids Control’s position as a reliable partner for drilling companies in the Middle East. By combining advanced technology with practical field experience, GN continues to provide customized solids control solutions that improve efficiency, reduce costs, and meet the highest environmental standards.

GN Solids Control is pleased to announce the delivery of a complete package of mud agitators and centrifugal pumps to support an overseas client’s workover drilling rig project. This delivery highlights GN’s strong capability to provide reliable mud mixing and transfer equipment that meets the demanding requirements of workover operations in the oilfield.

The Role of Mud Agitators in Workover Drilling
In workover rigs, the mud tank system plays a critical role in storing and conditioning drilling fluids. Mud agitators are installed in the mud tanks to prevent the settling of solids and to ensure uniform mixing of the drilling fluid. This process is vital to maintain the proper rheological properties of the mud, which directly impacts wellbore stability and drilling efficiency.
GN mud agitators are designed with a helical gear reducer and electric motor drive, providing reliable torque transmission and long service life. The impellers are optimized to deliver strong agitation while minimizing power consumption. Key features include:
Rugged Gearbox Design – High torque capacity and efficient performance.
Flexible Installation Options – Available in vertical or horizontal configurations.
Durable Components – Impellers and shafts manufactured from high-strength materials to withstand harsh drilling environments.
Ease of Maintenance – Modular design makes replacement and servicing simple.

These agitators ensure that the drilling mud remains homogeneous, preventing barite sag, reducing risks of stuck pipe, and improving the effectiveness of solids control equipment downstream.

Centrifugal Pumps for Mud Transfer
Alongside the mud agitators, GN also supplied a set of centrifugal pumps, which are widely used for transferring drilling fluids within the mud system. GN centrifugal pumps are based on the Mission Magnum style pump design, ensuring full interchangeability with international brands.
Main advantages include:
High Efficiency Impeller – Delivers stable flow and extended service life.
Mechanical Seal Assembly – Minimizes leakage and maintenance needs.
Wide Applications – Suitable for desander, desilter, mud mixing hopper, and general mud transfer duties.
Interchangeable Parts – Spare parts are fully compatible with other market-leading brands, simplifying inventory management for drilling contractors.

Benefits for the Workover Rig Project
By combining mud agitators and centrifugal pumps, GN delivered a complete mud mixing and transfer solution for the client’s workover drilling rig. The integration provides several key benefits:
Stable Mud Properties – Continuous agitation prevents solids from settling in tanks.
Efficient Solids Control – Uniform fluid properties improve the performance of shakers, cleaners, and centrifuges.
Reduced Downtime – Reliable pumps ensure smooth circulation of drilling fluids.
Cost Savings – Interchangeable parts and durable design lower maintenance and operating costs.

Conclusion
The successful delivery of mud agitators and centrifugal pumps for this overseas workover drilling rig once again demonstrates GN Solids Control’s dedication to supplying robust and efficient drilling fluid management solutions. With proven designs, international compatibility, and a focus on operational reliability, GN continues to serve global clients across drilling, workover, and completion projects.
For more information about GN’s mud agitators, centrifugal pumps, or other solids control equipment, please feel free to contact us any time.

GN Solids Control has recently delivered a Solids Removal Hydraulic Drive Centrifuge Unit to support a core drilling project, further demonstrating the company’s ability to provide specialized solutions for mining and exploration drilling operations. Core drilling requires efficient fluid management systems to ensure drilling accuracy, reduce operational costs, and minimize environmental footprint. The new unit combines advanced hydraulic drive technology with GN’s proven decanter centrifuge design to meet these demands.

At the heart of the system is the GN Decanter Centrifuge GNLW223FHD, a compact yet high-performance centrifuge designed specifically for core drilling applications. With a bowl diameter of 9 inches, the 223FHD is engineered to handle fine particle separation at relatively low flow rates, making it ideal for core drilling where drilling mud volumes are smaller compared to oil and gas operations. The unit effectively removes fine solids from drilling fluids, improving mud quality and prolonging the life of drilling tools.

The centrifuge is powered by a hydraulic drive system, which offers several key advantages over traditional electric-driven systems:
Operational Flexibility – Hydraulic drive allows for independent adjustment of bowl and conveyor speeds, enabling operators to fine-tune separation performance for different geological conditions.
Field Adaptability – Unlike fixed-frequency electric systems, hydraulic drives perform well under fluctuating loads and varying fluid characteristics.
Durability – Hydraulic systems are robust and reliable in remote drilling sites where power conditions may be unstable.
In addition to the centrifuge, the unit integrates into a Solids Removal Unit (SRU). The SRU functions as a compact and modular platform that combines separation processes, enabling efficient handling of drilling muds in a single package. It is designed for quick mobilization, simple operation, and ease of maintenance — key requirements for core drilling contractors who frequently relocate equipment between sites.

This project underscores several benefits of GN’s solution for core drilling clients:
Improved Drilling Efficiency – Cleaner drilling fluids stabilize boreholes and reduce downtime caused by fluid-related issues.
Extended Equipment Life – By removing abrasive fines, the system helps protect pumps, bits, and other critical drilling tools.
Environmental Compliance – Reduced waste and cleaner fluids contribute to safer disposal practices and more sustainable drilling operations.
Compact Design – The small footprint of the GNLW223FHD unit ensures it can be deployed in space-constrained drilling locations without sacrificing performance.

GN’s commitment to the mining and exploration industry is reflected in its ability to customize equipment for specific projects. Whether for core drilling, HDD, or oilfield applications, GN continues to develop modular and efficient solids control solutions that improve productivity while reducing costs.
The delivery of the Hydraulic Drive Centrifuge Unit with GNLW223FHD marks another milestone in GN’s ongoing efforts to support global drilling companies with reliable, field-proven technologies.

GN Solids Control is proud to announce the launch of its new workshop dedicated to material separation testing, designed to provide customers with practical demonstrations and verification of solids control and separation technologies. This new facility allows clients to send their own material samples for on-site testing, or request GN engineers to conduct trials directly at the project site. By doing so, customers can evaluate actual separation performance before making critical equipment selections.
The workshop is equipped with a series of modular testing stations, each focusing on different GN product lines and separation processes:

Mining Vibrating Screen Testing Module
This unit simulates large-scale mining applications where materials such as ores, tailings, or aggregates require efficient classification. It enables testing of various screen mesh sizes, vibration modes, and throughput rates.

Drilling Shale Shaker Testing Module
Replicating the working conditions of oil and gas or HDD drilling, this station evaluates the performance of GN’s shale shakers under different mud properties. It provides real-time feedback on solids removal efficiency and fluid recovery.

Decanter Centrifuge Testing Module
Featuring GN’s industry-proven decanter centrifuges, this setup is designed to test sludge, drilling mud, or industrial slurry. With adjustable G-force and bowl speed, it helps clients identify the best operational parameters for fine solids separation.

Combined Separation Testing Module (Shale Shaker + Centrifuge)
For projects requiring multi-stage treatment, this module combines GN shale shakers with centrifuges, demonstrating how the integration of coarse and fine separation equipment delivers cleaner fluids and reduces waste volume.

Solids Vacuum Pump Testing Module
Designed for handling slurries, sludge, and even high-viscosity or high-specific-gravity materials, this station highlights the robust suction and discharge capability of GN’s pneumatic vacuum pumps.

Through this comprehensive testing workshop, GN offers customers two levels of service:
In-House Testing – Clients can send their raw materials to GN’s facility, where dedicated engineers will perform trials and share detailed performance reports.
On-Site Testing – GN engineers can bring modular testing systems to customer locations, allowing trials under real operating conditions.

This new initiative reflects GN’s commitment to evidence-based equipment selection. Instead of relying solely on theoretical design data, clients can validate system performance with their own materials, ensuring that the selected equipment meets operational requirements in terms of separation efficiency, throughput, and reliability.
Moreover, the workshop plays a vital role in GN’s continuous product development. Data collected from real-world testing feeds directly into GN’s R&D process, helping engineers improve product designs and tailor solutions for industries such as mining, tunneling, oil & gas, environmental remediation, and industrial wastewater treatment.
By combining state-of-the-art equipment with practical, hands-on testing services, GN Solids Control reinforces its position as a global leader in solids-liquid separation solutions. Customers can now move forward with their investment decisions confidently, backed by proven performance data.
For more information about GN’s testing capabilities or to schedule a trial, please feel free to contact us.

GN Solids Control is pleased to announce the successful delivery of an IECEx certified explosion proof VFD decanter centrifuge to a valued client in the Middle East. This project highlights GN’s strong capability to provide advanced separation equipment that complies with the world’s most stringent safety and performance standards, while meeting the unique operational challenges of drilling and waste management in hazardous environments.

The delivered unit is a GN decanter centrifuge equipped with a VFD (Variable Frequency Drive) control system. With IECEx explosion proof certification, the centrifuge is specially designed for hazardous areas where flammable gases or vapors may be present, such as oilfields, drilling rigs, and petrochemical facilities. This ensures both the safety of the operators and the reliability of the equipment under demanding field conditions.

Key Features of the IECEx Explosion Proof VFD Centrifuge:
IECEx Certified Explosion Proof Design – Both the motor and VFD control cabinet are IECEx certified, ensuring full compliance with international standards for hazardous locations.
Flexible Speed Control – The VFD system allows operators to adjust bowl and conveyor speeds independently, optimizing performance for different types of drilling fluids and solids loading.
Robust Construction – The main rotating components are made from duplex stainless steel (2205/2304), with wear-resistant protection such as tungsten carbide tiles and replaceable inserts to ensure long service life.
Automatic Protection System – The centrifuge is equipped with safety interlocks, vibration protection, and overload alarms to guarantee stable and secure operation.
Easy Integration – Designed to fit into existing mud systems, the unit can be seamlessly connected with GN’s shale shakers, mud cleaners, and pumps to form a complete solids control line.

Why the Middle East Market Chooses GN
The Middle East is one of the most dynamic markets for drilling and oilfield services, where operators demand high reliability, compliance with international standards, and efficient performance. GN’s IECEx explosion proof centrifuge offers several advantages to local clients:
Compliance with Local Regulations – IECEx certification is widely recognized in the Middle East, ensuring the equipment is accepted for use in oilfields and refineries.
Adaptability – The VFD control system allows the centrifuge to handle drilling muds of varying density and viscosity, making it ideal for the region’s diverse geology.
Reduced Maintenance Costs – GN’s use of advanced wear-protection technology extends the service life of consumable parts, lowering long-term operating costs.
Global Service Support – With service partners and spare parts available in the Middle East, GN can provide timely technical assistance and after-sales support.

Conclusion
The delivery of the IECEx explosion proof VFD decanter centrifuge to the Middle East marks another milestone for GN Solids Control in supporting international oilfield clients with safe, reliable, and cost-effective solutions. This project demonstrates GN’s continued commitment to advancing solids control technology while meeting the highest global standards for safety and efficiency.

GN looks forward to deepening its cooperation with Middle East customers and providing more innovative equipment for drilling, environmental, and waste management projects.

Recently, GN Solids Control successfully delivered a complete package of mini decanter centrifuges and drilling mud cleaning systems to a valued customer in Europe. This shipment demonstrates GN’s capability to provide both small-scale precision equipment and high-capacity mud recycling systems tailored to different drilling operations.

The package included four units of GNLW223D mini decanter centrifuges. The GNLW223D is one of GN’s most compact decanter centrifuges, with a 9-inch bowl diameter, designed for fine solids separation in drilling fluids or other industrial slurry treatment. It offers excellent performance in removing ultra-fine solids from mud, enabling drilling operations to maintain proper mud properties while reducing wear on downstream equipment. With its small footprint and light weight, the GNLW223D is ideal for applications where space is limited, such as small HDD rigs, mining exploration sites, and compact drilling locations.

Alongside the centrifuges, the order also featured two GNMS-600B mud cleaning systems and two GNMS-1000B mud cleaning systems. These integrated mud cleaning units combine shale shaker, desander, and desilter functions into a single compact skid, providing a three-stage solids control process. The GNMS-600B model is rated for a capacity of 600 GPM, while the GNMS-1000B system handles up to 1000 GPM. Both systems are designed with modular layouts for easy transport, fast installation, and convenient maintenance.

The shale shakers in these systems utilize GN’s high-G force vibration technology, ensuring efficient removal of larger solids at the first stage. The desander and desilter cyclones remove medium and fine particles in subsequent stages, producing clean drilling fluid ready for reuse. Each unit is equipped with reliable centrifugal pumps and rugged mud tanks built to withstand harsh drilling site conditions.

One of the key advantages of GN’s delivery to this European client is the flexibility of combining mini centrifuges with complete mud cleaning systems. For operations with variable drilling requirements, the GNLW223D centrifuges can be deployed either as stand-alone units for fine solids polishing or as part of a closed-loop mud recycling process with the GNMS series systems. This adaptability ensures maximum efficiency, reduced mud consumption, and lower disposal costs.

All equipment was manufactured under GN’s strict quality control system, in compliance with international standards. From fabrication to assembly, every unit was tested to ensure reliable operation and long service life. The package was shipped on schedule, with complete documentation and technical support to assist the client in installation and commissioning.

GN Solids Control has a strong track record in supplying solids control and waste management equipment to global markets, including Europe, the Middle East, North America, and Asia. By offering both compact and high-capacity solutions, GN continues to meet the diverse needs of the drilling industry while helping clients achieve environmental compliance and operational efficiency.

This project highlights GN’s commitment to delivering customized, high-quality solids control solutions, ensuring drilling operations worldwide can rely on clean drilling fluids and reduced environmental impact.