Compliant Waste Handling for Oil & Gas Operators
Oil and Gas Waste Management Services
Federal NORM Services provides E&P NORM/TENORM compliant waste management solutions for oil and gas operations, including regulated materials such as scale, sludge, produced water solids, contaminated soils, and NORM-impacted equipment.
Compliant Oil & Gas Waste Management for Regulated Waste Streams
We manage Naturally Occurring Radioactive Material (NORM) and Technologically Enhanced Naturally Occurring Radioactive Material (TENORM) waste generated during oil and gas operations, including scale, sludge, produced water solids, filters, and large equipment such as vessels, tanks, and heater treaters.
Services include solidification, segmentation, disposal, waste separation and decontamination for recycling. We focus on customer service, efficiency, documentation accuracy, and regulatory alignment to ensure confidence in the safe compliant handling of your waste needs.
Produced Water Residual Solids
Produced Water Residual Solids
Produced Water Residual Solids
Solids left behind after produced water separation often contain concentrated mineral and radionuclide residues and require specialized waste management to meet regulatory criteria.
Scale and Sludge
Produced Water Residual Solids
Produced Water Residual Solids
NORM and industrial scale and sludge that accumulate inside pipes, tanks, and separators during production are accepted and managed under compliant waste programs.
Contaminated Soils
Produced Water Residual Solids
Contaminated Soils
Soils impacted by spills, operational releases, or historical disposal are excavated, characterized, and managed according to regulatory requirements for hazardous and radioactive contamination.
Tank Bottoms
NORM Impacted Equipment
Contaminated Soils
Bottom residues and semi-solid wastes BS&W from storage tanks and processing vessels that exhibit regulated radionuclide concentrations or contamination are managed through regulated transport and disposal.
Decommissioning Waste
NORM Impacted Equipment
NORM Impacted Equipment
Waste generated during facility decommissioning (e.g., impacted equipment, piping, and surface materials) is characterized and managed to support safe dismantling and site closure.
NORM Impacted Equipment
NORM Impacted Equipment
NORM Impacted Equipment
Equipment and mechanical components with radioactive contamination from oilfield use are managed, packaged, transported, and disposed of under regulated protocols.
Regulatory Authorization & Accepted E&P NORM Waste Streams
Federal NORM Services operates under authorization from the Texas Railroad Commission to receive, store, handle, treat, and dispose of specific oil and gas waste streams associated with exploration and production operations. The facility is permitted to manage the following regulated E&P waste materials under applicable Texas regulations.
- Water-based drilling fluid and associated cuttings
- Oil-based drilling fluid and associated cuttings
- Tank bottoms from gas plants, crude oil Reclamation Plants, crude oil separation facilities, and crude oil production facilities, which do not exceed 7% in oil content as determined by Standard American Petroleum Institute (API) “shake out” test
- Soils contaminated with produced water, crude oil, or condensate
- Hydraulic fracturing flow-back water and associated solids including sand
- Produced formation sands
- Absorbent pads from crude oil spills from production operations
- Hydrocarbon, solids, sands, and emulsion generated from separators, fluid treatment vessels, and production impoundments
- Solid waste from gas dehydration and sweetening activities (spent filter media, molecular sieves, precipitated amine sludge, iron sponge, and hydrogen sulfide scrubber sludge)
- Contaminated liners and bottoms from reserve and washout pits
- Contaminated soils from crude oil spills, pipeline and saltwater spills from production operations
- Pit liners and solids
- Pipeline associated wastes (i.e. pigs)
- Other hydrocarbon waste, as defined by Statewide Rule 57(b)(2)
- Well screen outs (Iridium-92, Scandium-46, Antimony-124, Gold-198, and other commonly used oilfield tracers)
- Oil and gas waste containing Naturally Occurring Radioactive Material (NORM)
These authorized waste streams are managed through controlled handling, documentation, and disposal procedures designed to maintain full compliance with Texas Railroad Commission regulations governing oil and gas waste management.
Frequently Asked Questions
For additional oil and gas waste management questions or service details, please email us at info@federalnormservices.com.
Oil and gas operations generate a range of regulated waste streams, including drilling fluids, produced water solids, scale and sludge, contaminated soil, and radioactive materials such as NORM and TENORM. Some wastes are exempt from specific hazardous waste rules but are still subject to other state and federal management and disposal requirements.
Yes. We provide comprehensive waste management services for radioactive waste, including materials concentrated with naturally occurring radionuclides (NORM and TENORM). These are managed through proper characterization, handling, packaging, transport, and disposal methods that meet applicable regulatory expectations.
Yes. Detailed regulatory documentation, including manifests and tracking records, is provided for every waste stream we handle to support compliance with state and federal reporting and recordkeeping requirements. Documentation helps operators demonstrate compliance and prepare for audits.
Yes. We coordinate licensed transport of regulated waste streams and placement at approved disposal facilities, ensuring proper handling, manifesting, and coordination with all required regulatory entities. Whether moving hazardous or radioactive materials, our services cover the complete logistics chain.
Yes. Federal NORM Services supports oil and gas operators and infrastructure providers throughout the Permian Basin and other active energy regions. Our waste management and disposal coordination services help operators manage NORM, TENORM, scale, sludge, and other regulated oilfield waste streams in compliance with state and federal regulations.
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Hours
Mon | 08:00 am – 06:00 pm | |
Tue | 08:00 am – 06:00 pm | |
Wed | 08:00 am – 06:00 pm | |
Thu | 08:00 am – 06:00 pm | |
Fri | 08:00 am – 06:00 pm | |
Sat | Closed | |
Sun | Closed |
Other times/days by appointment.
Federal NORM Services, LLC
Permitted NORM / TENORM Waste Separations Facility Serving Oil & Gas Operators
Texas, United States
Federal NORM Services operates under authorization from the Texas Railroad Commission to manage non-hazardous NORM/TENORM E&P waste streams.
📞 (214) 934-8010
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