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Water Management for Transportation & Storage

Midstream oil and gas operations involve transportation via pipelines, storage in terminals, and transfer facilities. These operations generate wastewater from pipeline hydrotesting, tank cleaning, equipment washdown, and stormwater runoff. Our treatment systems address the unique challenges of intermittent flows, variable contamination, and strict discharge requirements. Mobile and skid-mounted systems handle the intermittent, highly variable flows from hydrotesting, tank cleaning and washdown wherever they arise along the network. Reynolds & Bauhm size each unit for rapid deployment and dependable discharge compliance at terminals and pipeline sites.

Hydrotest Water

Treatment of pipeline hydrotest water containing rust inhibitors, sediment, and debris for discharge or reuse.

Tank Drainage

Oil-water separation for tank bottom water, roof drainage, and sump collection systems.

Stormwater

Treatment of contaminated stormwater runoff from tank farms, loading areas, and process facilities.

Mobile Systems

Containerised treatment plants for pipeline construction and maintenance project support.

Applications

Midstream Operations We Support

Pipeline Hydrotesting

Treatment of hydrotest water from new pipeline commissioning and integrity testing programs.

Storage Terminals

Oily water treatment for tank farms, product terminals, and bulk storage facilities.

Loading Facilities

Stormwater and washdown treatment for rail, truck, and marine loading terminals.

Pump Stations

Wastewater treatment for remote pipeline pump stations and compressor facilities.

Maintenance Projects

Mobile treatment for pipeline rehabilitation, tank cleaning, and turnaround activities.

Spill Response

Rapid deployment systems for emergency spill containment and recovery operations.

Treatment Process

Midstream Water Management

1

Collection

Collection of tank drainage, sump water, and stormwater in equalization tanks.

2

Oil Separation

API separators and DAF remove free and emulsified oil.

3

Solids Removal

Screens and grit removal separate sediment and debris.

4

Clarification

LAMELLA clarifiers settle suspended solids for clear effluent.

5

Polishing

Self-cleaning filters provide final treatment before discharge.

Recommended Equipment

Products for Midstream Operations

DAF Systems

Oil removal from tank drainage and stormwater with high efficiency.

Benefit: 95%+ oil removal

API Separators

Gravity oil-water separation for tank farm drainage systems.

Benefit: Low operating requirement

LAMELLA Clarifiers

High-rate solids separation for hydrotest water and stormwater.

Benefit: Compact footprint

Self-Cleaning Filters

Automated filtration for continuous stormwater treatment.

Benefit: 24/7 operation

Mobile Plants

Containerised systems for pipeline projects and emergency response.

Benefit: Rapid deployment

Equalization Tanks

Flow balancing tanks for handling intermittent wastewater flows.

Benefit: Flow control

Key Benefits

Why Choose Reynolds & Bauhm

Meet discharge limits for terminal wastewater
Handle intermittent flow patterns
Mobile systems for project support
Rapid deployment for spill response
ATEX-certified for hazardous areas
Automated operation reducing labour
Recover oil for recycling
Integration with terminal SCADA

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Upstream Operations

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Downstream Operations

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Offshore Platforms

Compact treatment for marine oil and gas production.

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Containerised Systems

Mobile treatment plants for rapid deployment.

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ATEX-certified wastewater treatment equipment for explosive atmospheres in oil, gas and petrochemical facilities.

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Refinery wastewater treatment including API separators, DAF, advanced biological treatment and polishing for strict discharge.

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Oilgas Drilling

Treat drilling muds, cuttings wash water and site runoff.

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Industries We Serve

Our expertise spans multiple industries with sector-specific water treatment solutions.