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Historically, unconventional oil and gas extraction has relied on a large workforce and a fleet of trucks to transfer produced water from individual pad site to storage, disposal, or the next frac. While effective, it has drawbacks – inefficiency, high labor costs, and risk to worker safety and to the environment from spills or overflows....

Training has always been integral to Keystone Clearwater Solutions providing best-in-class water transfer services for the oil and gas industry. With employment growing—the number of people employed in hydraulic fracturing services in the US increased 2.9% on average over the five years between 2018 and 2023—the need for comprehensive training is vital for safety and...

Roustabouts are the backbone of shale oil and gas extraction. Nationally, an estimated 43,000 men and women are employed as these manual laborers, concentrating in the mining, oil and gas, and utility construction industries. Roustabouts are an integral part of the success of Keystone Clearwater Solutions. What do roustabouts do? Working outdoors in all weather...

Shale oil and gas extraction requires a significant amount of water, about 4 million gallons per well. During the process, high-salinity water is produced in large quantities, also known as “produced water.” It can range in salinity from brackish to saline to brine and includes other contaminants, making it challenging to reuse for potable consumption....

Spanning western Texas and eastern New Mexico, the Permian Basin and Delaware Basin are the largest natural oil producing basins in the United States. According to Forbes, these basins are the “King of Shale Oil”, producing almost half of the US supply. The Appalachia Basin, which spans Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Ohio, is the largest...

In the dynamic realm of water transfer operations, selecting the right communication network is pivotal for efficiency, safety, and overall success. Each option brings unique security benefits and addresses the challenges of operating in remote locations. When selecting a water transfer automation and control system, it’s critical to choose a communications solution that can be...

Reduce manpower, improve safety, decrease costs, improve efficiency, maintain compliance Shale gas extraction relies on a large amount of water and manpower during the process. Effective water management is vital not only to preserve this precious resource but also to keep costs down and workers safe, all while adhering to environmental regulations. Recent labor shortages...

What are E&S controls? E&S controls are measures that prevent soil from eroding and sedimentation from damaging the environment. Soil may be eroded, or worn away, by a natural action (such as water or wind), a chemical action, or human interaction. Often, sedimentation builds up and causes pollution as a result. Erosion and sedimentation that...

In 2009, Keystone Clearwater Solutions was founded with a vision to provide water treatment services for the natural gas industry in the Marcellus shale region, as the industry was in its infancy, driven by innovation in horizontal directional drilling and hydraulic fracturing technological advancement.  The Company was founded by principals of the ARM Group, based...

Since 2009, Keystone Clearwater Solutions has been providing water and wastewater management services in the Appalachian Basin. Recently, we launched a general construction services division, expanding our capabilities in the general construction arena, particularly beneficial for natural gas operators in the region. Now, Keystone Clearwater can provide turnkey services, from site preparation through well completion,...