Closed Loop System

CRI is the largest operator in the Permian Basin of closed loop rig sets which collect waste during the exploration and production of oil and gas. These rig sets consist of three 20-yard, top-sealed rig bins and a set of rails. At any time, there are two bins on the rails. Once one is filled, the driller can move the flow of waste to the other on-site bin without shutting down the drilling rig.

By eliminating the need to dig a reserve pit, the closed loop system minimizes the costs associated with excavation and lining, as well as clean up and site remediation. During closure, reserve pits are often blended with fresh soil thereby increasing the volume of contaminated soil to be disposed. Closed loop systems eliminate the need for this blending thereby reducing the volume of contaminated soil and decreasing disposal costs when compared to dig and haul alternatives. Additionally, closed loop systems prevent the drilling waste from ever touching the ground thereby significantly limiting the operator’s future liability (and ensuring landowner approval).

CRI’s Closed Loop Systems eliminate today’s high costs associated with excavating, lining and fencing a proper reserve pit, while significantly reducing your potential future environmental liability. Additionally, our Closed Loop Systems can reduce the overall volume of waste generated, which in turn helps reduce your transportation, disposal and site remediation costs.

The following documents are the requirements and procedures for acceptance of material and waste at the CRI facility.

All material must be exempt by RCRA or tested non-hazardous.