The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region presents some of the most demanding operating conditions for oil and gas drilling operations anywhere in the world.
GN Solids Control, a global manufacturer of solids control and drilling waste management equipments, has been serving the Middle East market for many years. With a deep understanding of regional challenges and a proven track record of successful deliveries, GN provides integrated solutions that combine advanced solids vacuum pumps and decanter centrifuges to help clients achieve operational excellence.

For Middle Eastern projects, the GN Solids Vacuum Pump is deployed to extract oily sludge from pits and separators. The pneumatic design is intrinsically safe, preventing ignition risks in explosive environments while ensuring compliance with international safety standards. This makes it particularly valuable for:
- Pit cleaning and sludge removal: Efficiently transferring accumulated sludge from drilling waste pits
- Waste mud transfer: Moving high solids content drilling waste across site
- Tank bottom cleaning: Removing residual sludge from storage tanks and separators
- Hazardous waste recovery: Safe handling of materials in Zone 1 hazardous areas

GN Decanter Centrifuge:
GN manufactures decanter centrifuges with bowl diameters ranging from 9 inches (220 mm) to 30 inches (760 mm), accommodating a wide spectrum of processing requirements. Key features include:
The use of Decanter Centrifuges in Drilling Operations:
Fine Solids Removal: After primary separation equipment such as shale shakers, desanders, and desilters remove larger cuttings, the decanter centrifuge tackles the fine and ultra-fine solids that remain suspended in the drilling fluid.
Barite Recovery: Barite is an expensive weighting agent used to increase mud density. The decanter centrifuge can recover barite from drilling fluids, significantly reducing operating costs. By separating high gravity solids from low-gravity solids, the centrifuge enables operators to reuse valuable weighting materials.
Waste Volume Reduction: By removing solids from drilling fluids, the decanter centrifuge reduces the volume of waste requiring disposal.











