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GN Solids Control has successfully concluded its participation in ADIPEC 2026, the world’s most influential energy exhibition, held from November 2 to 5 at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) in the UAE. We would like to extend our sincere gratitude to all our global partners and clients who visited us .

Under the theme “Driving Sustainable Energy Through Innovation,” this year’s exhibition provided an exceptional platform for GN to showcase our latest advancements in solids control, separation technology, and chemical solutions for the drilling, oil & gas, and industrial sectors.

Integrated Solutions Showcased

During the exhibition, we proudly presented our comprehensive solutions across three core capabilities:

GN Solids Control: Featuring high-performance decanter centrifuges and robust equipment designed to maximize drilling fluid recovery and minimize waste.

GN Smart Control: Highlighting innovative automated solutions, including our crawler-type tank cleaning equipment, which drew significant attention from visitors interested in safe and efficient sludge management.

GN New Chem: Showcasing tailored chemical solutions engineered to optimize separation efficiency and support environmentally responsible practices.

A Successful Platform for Connection

The event was a huge success for GN, allowing our team to connect with industry leaders, exchange technical insights, and discuss specific project requirements with both existing and new clients. The Middle East remains a key strategic market for GN. With the support of our regional headquarters, GN Solids MENA in the UAE, we are uniquely positioned to provide rapid local support, technical expertise, and fast spare parts availability to clients across the region.

We thank everyone who took the time to visit our booth, share their challenges, and explore possibilities with us.

If you missed us at the show and would like to learn more about our solutions, please do not hesitate to contact our sales team.

GN Solids Control – Proven Strength, Global Reach.

GN Solids Control is pleased to announce the successful delivery of two sets of GNMS-1000GPM Trailer Mounted Mud Recycling Systems to a prominent Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) company in the Middle East. This shipment highlights our capability to provide highly mobile, high-capacity, and reliable mud treatment solutions tailored for the demanding trenchless construction market.

Designed specifically for the unique operational requirements of HDD projects, these trailer-mounted systems offer exceptional mobility and rapid deployment. By integrating the mud tank directly onto a trailer chassis, the system can be quickly and easily relocated between job sites, significantly reducing mobilization time and maximizing project efficiency.

Comprehensive System Configuration

Each of the two systems is fully equipped with a comprehensive suite of GN’s proven solids control equipment to ensure optimal mud purification:

Trailer Mounted Mud Tank: The structural backbone of the system, designed for easy transport and quick on-site setup.

GNZS594K Shale Shaker: The primary solids control equipment, featuring a large screening area and high G-force to effectively remove coarse drill cuttings.

GNZJ594K-2S12N Mud Cleaner: Combining desanding and desilting hydrocyclones over a fine-mesh shaker to remove medium and fine solids, ensuring the drilling fluid is maintained at optimal properties.

GNSB6×5C-12J Sand Pump: A robust and reliable pump dedicated to feeding the mud cleaner hydrocyclones and ensuring consistent slurry circulation.

Submersible Slurry Pump: Designed for efficient suction and transfer of drilling mud from the mud pit to the recycling system.

Auxiliary Equipment: Including necessary manifolds, pipelines, and control components for a seamless “plug-and-play” operation.

Designed for Efficiency and Mobility

The 1000GPM capacity of each system makes it perfectly suited for medium to large-scale HDD crossings, providing sufficient throughput to handle high drilling speeds. The integration of highly efficient separation equipment ensures that clean drilling fluid is returned to the active system, reducing water and chemical consumption while minimizing waste disposal costs.

With the establishment of GN Solids MENA in the UAE, GN is well-positioned to provide fast local support, spare parts, and technical service to clients across the Middle East. This delivery further strengthens GN’s reputation as a trusted partner for the HDD industry, delivering equipment that boosts productivity and operational reliability.

GN Solids Control is proud to announce a major milestone in the global mining industry: five GNLW764-VFD variable-frequency decanter centrifuges have been successfully commissioned and are now operating reliably at a large-scale overseas mine tailings slurry separation project.

This achievement highlights GN’s capability to deliver advanced solid-liquid separation solutions under the most demanding conditions, overcoming challenges such as high-altitude operation, high-volume processing, and severe abrasive wear.

Overcoming Extreme Conditions

The project was awarded by a major mining company following a highly competitive international tender. With stringent qualification requirements and demanding technical standards, the project presented significant challenges from the start.

Located at an altitude of 4,500 meters above sea level, the mine operates under extreme environmental conditions. Such high altitudes place exceptional demands on equipment reliability, structural integrity, and environmental adaptability.

In addition, the large volumes of slurry, the high hardness of the minerals, and severe abrasive wear created further operational hurdles, requiring equipment that could ensure continuous and efficient operation without frequent downtime.

Customized Engineering Excellence

To meet these demanding requirements, GN developed a customized solution tailored to the site’s actual operating conditions, slurry characteristics, and environmental challenges.

The core of the solution is the GNLW764-VFD decanter centrifuge, which features:

A large, 30-inch-diameter bowl for high-volume tailings processing.

An advanced variable-frequency drive (VFD) system enabling precise operating adjustments to improve separation efficiency and adapt to fluctuating feed conditions.

Wear-resistant design enhancements and optimized material selection to withstand the highly abrasive mineral slurry during continuous operation.

Through advanced engineering, reliable product quality, and dedicated customized technical support, GN stood out among international competitors and successfully secured the project.

This successful commissioning further solidifies GN Solids Control’s position as a trusted partner for the global mining industry, delivering innovative solutions that maximize efficiency and durability in the world’s most challenging environments.

GN Solids Control is pleased to announce its participation in bauma CHINA 2026, one of the world’s leading trade fairs for construction machinery, building material machines, mining machines, and construction vehicles. The event will be held in Shanghai, bringing together industry professionals from around the globe.

At this year’s exhibition, GN Solids Control will showcase its advanced mud treatment systems for trenchless construction. These solutions are specifically engineered for Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD), TBM tunneling, pipe jacking, and other underground construction projects where efficient slurry management is critical.

Featured Solutions for Trenchless Construction

GN will present a comprehensive range of equipment designed to meet the demanding requirements of trenchless operations, including:

HDD Mud Recycling Systems – Available in both K Series (economy) and C Series (self-contained). The C Series integrates mud recycling, storage, and mixing functions, making it ideal for middle to large drilling rigs with excellent multi-stage separation performance.

TBM Slurry Separation Plants – Designed for slurry balance TBMs and pipe jacking. These plants feature a compact foundation, modular assembly for flexible flow rates, and fast disassembly for easy relocation between job sites. Main equipment includes shale shakers, desanders, desilters, bottom drying shakers, feed pumps, and mud tanks.

Visit GN Solids at Booth E6.559

We warmly invite all industry professionals, partners, and customers to visit our booth and discuss how GN’s mud treatment solutions can support your next trenchless project. Our team will be available to provide technical insights, equipment demonstrations, and customized recommendations.

We look forward to welcoming you at GN Booth E6.559!

For more information about bauma CHINA 2026 or to schedule a meeting with our team, please contact us.

GN Solids Control – Proven Strength, Global Reach.

GN Solids Control is pleased to announce a significant shipment of drilling waste management equipment to a major project in Africa. This large-scale order includes 10 units of GNLW453D-VFD Big Bowl Mud Decanter Centrifuges with support systems, 5 sets of GNCD930G Vertical Cuttings Dryer systems, 10 sets of mud feed pumps, and 10 sets of screw conveyors.

This comprehensive equipment package is designed to provide a complete, efficient solution for drilling waste management, handling both the liquid and solid phases of the drilling operation. The scale of this order underscores GN’s capability to deliver high-volume, integrated solutions for demanding international projects.

Core Equipment: Big Bowl Centrifuges and Cuttings Dryers

The GNLW453D-VFD Big Bowl Mud Centrifuge is engineered for high-capacity fine solids separation. The VFD (Variable Frequency Drive) system allows for precise adjustment of bowl speed and differential speed, optimizing separation performance based on fluctuating feed conditions. With its larger bowl diameter, this centrifuge provides higher processing capacity, making it ideal for large-scale drilling operations where efficient fluid recovery and density control are critical.

The GNCD930G Vertical Cuttings Dryer is a core piece of equipment for drilling waste management. Designed to treat drill cuttings discharged from shale shakers, particularly when drilling with oil-based or synthetic-based mud, it utilizes high-speed centrifugal force to effectively remove residual liquid. This process reduces oil-on-cuttings (OOC) content, recovering valuable drilling fluid for reuse while producing drier solids for easier and more cost-effective disposal.

Supporting Equipment: Pumps and Conveyors

To ensure a continuous and integrated workflow, the system is equipped with:

10 Sets of Feed Pumps: Providing reliable transfer of drilling fluids to the centrifuges for consistent processing.

10 Sets of Screw Conveyors: Designed for efficient, automated transport of the dried solids from the cuttings dryers to collection containers or subsequent disposal points.

By integrating these pumps and conveyors with the centrifuges and dryers, GN delivers a streamlined, interconnected waste management process that minimizes manual handling and maximizes operational efficiency.

This large-scale delivery to Africa further demonstrates GN Solids Control’s position as a trusted global supplier of drilling waste management solutions. We remain dedicated to supporting our clients with robust, field-proven equipment that enhances efficiency, reduces environmental impact, and lowers operational costs.

GN Solids Control will exhibit at ADIPEC 2026, taking place from 2–5 November 2026 at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC), United Arab Emirates. We will showcase our core solids control equipment, drilling cuttings treatment systems and oil sludge treatment equipment, alongside oilfield and water treatment chemicals from GN New Chem and tank cleaning and dredging robot technologies from GN Smart Control. We warmly invite customers, partners and industry professionals to visit us at Booth 10452 in Hall 10 to discuss project requirements and explore opportunities for cooperation.

Dates: 2–5 November 2026
Venue: Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC), Abu Dhabi, UAE
GN Booth: 10452, Hall 10

Core Equipment for Solids Control and Waste Treatment

GN will present equipment and system solutions across three key areas: drilling solids control, drilling cuttings treatment and oil sludge treatment. Our team will discuss equipment selection, process configuration and project applications with visitors, addressing requirements such as drilling fluid cleaning and reuse, cuttings waste reduction, and oily sludge separation and treatment. These discussions will focus on solutions suited to each customer’s operating conditions.

GN Solids Mena Makes Its ADIPEC Debut

GN Solids Mena, GN’s Middle East company based in Dubai, will make its debut at this year’s ADIPEC. Its participation will be a key highlight of GN’s presence at the exhibition. Through this regional presence, GN aims to build closer relationships with local customers and partners, better understand regional application requirements, and support project discussions and business cooperation. Both new and existing customers are welcome to meet the GN team at our booth.

Featuring GN New Chem and GN Smart Control

GN will also introduce the businesses of its two specialist brands. GN New Chem will present its oilfield and water treatment chemicals and discuss chemical application needs in oilfield operations and water treatment processes. GN Smart Control will showcase tank cleaning and dredging robot technologies, exploring their potential to reduce personnel entry into challenging work environments and improve efficiency in tank cleaning and sludge removal applications.

By bringing equipment, chemicals and robotic technologies together, GN looks forward to discussing treatment processes, complementary products and operating methods for customers’ specific projects.

Join GN Solids Control at Booth 10452, Hall 10, at ADNEC in Abu Dhabi from 2–5 November 2026. We look forward to meeting you at ADIPEC!

Exhibition website: https://www.adipec.com/

GN Solids Control is pleased to announce the successful manufacturing and assembly of a complete 5-stage solids control system for a drilling company in India. This customized system is specifically designed for Coal Bed Methane (CBM) drilling operations, where efficient gas handling and rigorous solids removal are critical to success.

The system has been fully assembled at GN’s manufacturing facility, as shown in the accompanying photos. The layout highlights a robust, integrated design with safety features such as yellow walkways and railings, and a centralized stainless steel control cabinet.

Comprehensive 5-Stage System Configuration

To meet the demanding requirements of CBM drilling, this system integrates a comprehensive suite of equipment, including:

Mud Gas Separator: Positioned as the initial stage to handle gas kicks and separate free gas from the drilling fluid before further processing. This is essential for CBM operations where methane gas intrusion is common.

Shale Shakers: The primary stage for removing large drill cuttings from the returning mud.

Vacuum Degasser: The secondary stage, designed to remove entrained and dissolved gases from the drilling fluid, restoring mud density and ensuring safe circulation.

Desander: The third stage, utilizing hydrocyclones to remove medium-sized solids and protect downstream equipment.

Decanter Centrifuge: The fourth and fifth stages, providing fine and ultra-fine solids separation to maintain optimal mud properties and recover valuable drilling fluids.

Auxiliary Components

Complementing the main separation stages, the system also includes:

Mud Tanks: The structural backbone of the system, providing storage and settling capacity.

Mixing Hopper: Integrated for efficient chemical and additive mixing to maintain proper mud rheology.

Engineered for Efficiency and Safety

The system features a compact, modular layout that optimizes the use of vertical space on the mud tank. The integration of the liquid-gas separator and vacuum degasser reflects a strong emphasis on operational safety, specifically tailored to the unique challenges of CBM drilling.

This delivery reinforces GN Solids Control’s capability to provide complete, customized solids control solutions for the global CBM and oil & gas drilling industries.

GN Solids Control will participate in NO-DIG LIVE 2026, one of the key professional exhibitions for trenchless technology in the United Kingdom.

The event will take place from 29 September to 1 October 2026 at NAEC Stoneleigh Park, Kenilworth, Warwickshire, UK. GN Solids Control will be exhibiting at Booth 130.

Exhibition: NO-DIG LIVE 2026
Date: 29 September – 1 October 2026
Venue: NAEC Stoneleigh Park, Kenilworth, Warwickshire, UK
GN Booth: 130

Visitor Registration: https://eventdata.uk/Forms/Form.aspx?FormRef=NDL96Visitor

GN Solids Control Website: https://www.gnsolidscontrol.com/

NO-DIG LIVE is a dedicated trenchless technology event serving the UK and international markets. The exhibition brings together contractors, equipment manufacturers, engineering companies, consultants, utility companies and industry professionals involved in underground infrastructure, horizontal directional drilling, pipeline construction and related trenchless applications.

At this year’s exhibition, GN Solids Control will highlight equipment and system solutions designed for trenchless construction, HDD and drilling fluid treatment applications.

The featured solutions include:

Core Drilling Hydraulic Centrifuge System

This integrated system combines a hydraulic decanter centrifuge with drilling fluid treatment equipment and is designed for applications such as core drilling, geological exploration and other drilling projects requiring efficient solids-liquid separation, drilling fluid cleaning and reuse.

Track Mounted Mud System

The crawler-mounted system integrates mud screening, solids control and mud recycling functions onto a mobile platform. It is designed for HDD, trenchless construction and other projects where equipment mobility and frequent relocation are required.

In addition to the systems displayed at NO-DIG LIVE 2026, GN Solids Control provides a broad range of drilling fluid and solids control equipment, including:

HDD mud recycling systems;
Shale shakers;
Desanders、desiltersandmud cleaners;
Decanter centrifuges;
Mud mixing and storage systems;
Mobile mud treatment systems;
Customized drilling fluid treatment solutions.

GN Solids Control specializes in the design and manufacturing of solids control, drilling fluid treatment and solid-liquid separation equipment. GN products are widely used in oil and gas drilling, HDD and trenchless construction, tunnelling, geological exploration and other separation applications.

By participating in NO-DIG LIVE 2026, GN looks forward to meeting trenchless contractors, drilling companies, engineering firms, equipment rental companies and industry partners from the UK and across Europe.

The GN team will be available throughout the exhibition to discuss project requirements, operating conditions and customized mud treatment solutions for different applications.

We look forward to meeting you in the UK.

GN Solids Control is pleased to announce the successful delivery of multiple trenchless mud recycling systems to an overseas engineering company. This shipment includes several HDD mud recycling systems as well as TBM slurry separation systems, demonstrating GN’s capability to provide comprehensive solutions for trenchless construction projects.

Trenchless mud recycling systemsMud Recycling Systems: K Series and C Series

GN Solids Control manufactures two main series of mud recycling systems. The K series are economy mud recycling systems, largely used for mud cleaning and recycling without mud storage and mixing functions. For these, an extra storage tank and a mixing unit are needed. The C series are self-contained mud recycling systems that integrate mud recycling, mud storage, and mud mixing functions. They meet the demands of middle to large drilling rigs with excellent multiple-stage separation features.

TBM Slurry Separation for Urban Construction

During the construction of TBM (Tunnel Boring Machine) and pipe jacking, a large amount of slurry containing sand and stones is produced. In order to protect the environment and save water, it is necessary to separate the TBM mud. GN provides a complete product line of slurry separation plants, with main equipment including shale shaker, desander, desilter, bottom drying shaker, feed pump, and mud tank.

TBM and pipe jacking are often used in urban construction, which usually requires a small working area and high treatment efficiency. GN TBM Slurry Separation Plant is specially designed to meet the above demands with a very compact foundation by optimally designing the treating system at different height levels. In order to meet diversified operation requirements, the GN TBM Slurry Separation Plant can be assembled by multiple modular units to achieve both small flow rate and large flow rate slurry treating. Besides, fast and easy disassembly guarantees that the GN TBM Slurry Separation Plant can be moved conveniently among different work sites.

Proven Solutions for Trenchless Projects

This delivery to an overseas engineering company reinforces GN Solids Control’s position as a reliable supplier of mud recycling and slurry separation equipment for the trenchless industry. Whether for HDD mud purification or TBM slurry treatment, GN offers flexible, efficient, and modular solutions tailored to the specific needs of each project.

GN Solids Control is pleased to announce the successful shipment of four sets of drilling mud tank cleaning wastewater treatment units to a valued client in Africa. This delivery highlights our ongoing commitment to providing environmental solutions for the oil and gas industry, particularly in regions where responsible waste management is increasingly important.

The four sets delivered to Africa are configured to meet the client’s specific operational requirements, ensuring reliable performance under challenging field conditions. GN’s treatment units incorporate proven separation technologies to achieve effective oil-water-solids separation. The systems are modular and user-friendly, making them suitable for remote locations and easy to integrate into existing operations.

By investing in these treatment units, the client demonstrates a strong commitment to environmental stewardship and sustainable drilling practices. GN Solids Control remains dedicated to supporting the global oil and gas industry with innovative solutions for solids control, waste management, and wastewater treatment.