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Oil and Gas Wastewater Evaporation Solutions

The oil and gas industry generates billions of barrels of produced water annually across the United States, making wastewater management one of the most pressing operational challenges facing upstream, midstream, and downstream operators. From hydraulic fracturing flowback to drilling muds and produced water with extreme salinity levels, the complexity of these waste streams demands equipment that can handle the toughest conditions without frequent breakdowns or costly downtime. At Evaporation King, we have engineered our Gladiator series enhanced evaporation equipment specifically to meet these demands, delivering unmatched performance in some of the harshest industrial environments on earth.

As a U.S. Florida, Arizona, and Colorado based designer, manufacturer, and global distributor of proprietary evaporation equipment, we understand that oil and gas operators across the United States & globally need reliable, cost-effective solutions that reduce disposal volumes and minimize trucking costs. Our systems serve operators throughout the United States & globally, providing mechanical evaporation technology that addresses the full spectrum of produced water challenges. Wastewater Solved.

300K
Max TDS
$1
Per 1,000 Gal
Zero
Discharge
USA
Designed & Built

Handling Extreme Total Dissolved Solids in Produced Water

Produced water from oil and gas wells often contains extraordinarily high concentrations of dissolved salts, minerals, and other contaminants. Many conventional evaporation or treatment systems struggle once total dissolved solids exceed 100,000 milligrams per liter, leading to scaling, clogging, and mechanical failure. Our atomization technology sets us apart from every competitor in the market. We are the only atomization system operating at the RPMs necessary to handle these challenging liquids, with the capability to process fluids containing 250,000 to 300,000 TDS. This means operators dealing with hypersaline produced water from formations like the Permian Basin, Bakken, or Marcellus Shale can rely on our equipment to perform consistently without the maintenance headaches associated with lesser systems.

The droplet spectra our equipment generates is specifically calibrated to maximize surface area exposure, dramatically accelerating the evaporation process. The water vapor that our Gladiator series creates solves all of the pain points that oil and gas operators encounter when dealing with high-salinity waste streams. By fracturing water into ultra-fine droplets at a molecular level, we achieve rapid evaporation rates that translate directly into reduced waste volumes, lower transportation costs, and a smaller environmental footprint.

Applications Across the Oil and Gas Value Chain

Our evaporation equipment serves multiple segments within the oil and gas industry. These are industries that we are proud to serve with our wastewater solutions. Operators throughout the United States & globally have deployed our systems for a wide range of applications, each presenting unique challenges that our technology addresses with precision.

Hydraulic fracturing flowback water
Containing high concentrations of chemical additives and formation minerals that must be reduced before disposal or reuse.
Produced water management
At wellhead locations where deep well injection capacity is limited or regulatory restrictions prevent underground disposal.
Refinery process wastewater
Generated during crude oil processing that contains hydrocarbons, heavy metals, and dissolved solids requiring volume reduction.
Tank bottom sludge and residual fluids
From storage facilities that accumulate over time and require periodic removal and treatment.
Pipeline hydrostatic test water
That must be managed responsibly after integrity testing of new or repaired pipeline segments.
Drilling mud and completion fluid recovery
Where reducing liquid volumes preserves valuable drilling components while minimizing waste.

Efficiency, Durability, and Minimal Maintenance

Oil and gas operations run around the clock, and equipment failures translate into immediate financial losses. We offer the most efficient equipment with the least amount of maintenance in the evaporation industry. Our Gladiator series units are built with industrial-grade components designed to withstand continuous operation in remote field locations where service technicians may be hours away. The way that we fracture the water is very cost-effective, enabling operators to achieve significant volume reductions without the energy-intensive thermal processes that drive up operating expenses.

Evaporation King produces various models for high and lower-volume applications, allowing operators to scale their wastewater management infrastructure according to production rates. Whether you are running a single-well operation or managing a centralized water handling facility processing thousands of barrels per day, we have equipment configurations that match your throughput requirements. Our equipment is proudly designed and manufactured in the USA, and we distribute factory direct and through an international network of independent dealers, strategic partners, and distributors who provide local support and service capabilities.

The Future of Produced Water Management

As regulations around produced water disposal tighten and seismic concerns limit deep well injection in key producing regions, mechanical evaporation is becoming an increasingly critical component of responsible oil and gas operations. Water scarcity in arid production zones like West Texas and eastern Colorado further amplifies the need for technologies that reduce freshwater consumption and minimize waste. Evaporation King is positioned at the forefront of this shift, providing oil and gas operators with proven, reliable equipment that turns one of their greatest operational liabilities into a manageable, cost-controlled process.

Find the Right Gladiator.

Every model shares the same proprietary atomization technology and 300K+ TDS tolerance. The difference is volume — match the system to your pond.

60S — Solar 60 GPM Gladiator 80 80 GPM Gladiator 120 120 GPM Most Popular Gladiator 720 720 GPM
Flow Rate 60 GPM 80 GPM 120 GPM 720 GPM
Power Source 100% Solar (optional grid) Grid Power Grid Power Grid Power
Max TDS 300K+ 300K+ 300K+ 300K+
Operating Cost $0 <$1 per 1000 gallons <$1 per 1000 gallons <$1 per 1000 gallons
Grid Required
Trailer Mount
Adjustable Mast 4–12 ft 4–12 ft 4–12 ft
Auto Shutoff
Built-in Walkway
WDC Compatible
Modular / Stackable
Best For Remote / Off-Grid Entry Commercial Most Operations High Volume
Gladiator vs Hauling & Underground Disposal
$0
Hauling fees after purchase
None
Disposal well needed
Zero
Civil construction required
<12 months
Typical payback period