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Keystone Clearwater’s WaterForce® Autonomous Temporary Water Line vs Operator Controlled Line
September 20, 2024
Keystone Clearwater Solutions automates water transfer systems at scale via our award-winning platform, WaterForce®. Recently, an energy operator in Southwestern Pa. contracted Keystone Clearwater Solutions to operate a large, approximately 20-mile temporary water line to supply produced water to their water-dependent well completions site. This mission-critical temporary water line consisted of a main trunk line...
Read MoreA Water Transfer Automation Success Story: High-Tech Monitoring, No Spills or Overflows, One Employee
August 05, 2024
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....
Read MoreAn Overview of Communication Options in Water Transfer Automation
February 06, 2024
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...
Read MoreBenefits of Automation in Shale Water Management
December 13, 2023
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...
Read MoreWater Transfer Automation Reduces Costs, Improves Performance
October 13, 2022
WaterForce: Water Transfer Automation Reduces Costs, Improves Performance WaterForce, Keystone Clearwater Solutions’ proprietary water transfer automation system, can reduce costs, improve efficiency and reliability, and enhance safety and communications. With sites located in remote areas, often miles from water sources, automation helps ease challenges such as workforce shortages, regulatory compliance, and performance and safety issues....
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