Powering Progress with Precision Dredging for the Energy Sector in Texas
Reliable sediment management for power plants, refineries, hydroelectric stations, and energy infrastructure.
Lone Star Dredge Services supports the energy industry with specialized dredging systems built to maintain operational efficiency, environmental compliance, and infrastructure integrity. From cooling pond maintenance at power plants to intake canal dredging for hydroelectric facilities, we provide robust, site-specific solutions that meet the demands of fossil fuel, nuclear, and renewable energy producers.
Key Challenges in the Energy Industry
Sediment Build-Up in Intake/Discharge Areas
Accumulation near cooling water intakes, discharge points, or canals can restrict water flow, reduce efficiency, and increase equipment wear.
Slurry and Waste Handling in Refineries
Energy operations generate heavy sludges and abrasive waste materials requiring non-clogging, high-solids pumps for safe transport.
Permitting and Environmental Pressure
Regulatory bodies closely monitor energy sites for water discharge, sediment containment, and ecological impacts.
Limited Downtime Windows
Shutdowns for dredging or maintenance are costly; equipment must be efficient, fast-deploying, and reliable.
Our Solutions
We help power producers, energy contractors, and facility operators protect mission-critical systems with proven dredging strategies.
Specialized Dredging Services
Cooling Pond and Lagoon Dredging
Restores flow, removes sediment, and maintains thermal performance in cooling reservoirs and ponds.
Canal and Intake Dredging
Clears silt and debris from intake channels to prevent pump clogging and maintain regulatory flow requirements.
Refinery Sludge Management
Safely removes heavy sludges and oil-contaminated sediment with high-solids handling equipment.
Emergency Response and Environmental Remediation
Rapid mobilization for spill cleanups, ash pond dredging, or discharge line clearing.
Equipment Highlights
Our industrial-grade equipment is designed to withstand harsh materials, meet uptime demands, and maintain safe, efficient dredging in energy environments.
Excavator Pump Attachments
- Compatible with refinery or plant-owned excavators
- Ideal for ash pond, sludge pit, and sediment tank cleanup
- Depths up to 85 ft and flows up to 4,000 GPM
- Multiple head options, including liner-safe cutters
Cable-Deployed Dredge Pumps
- Deployed from the barge, crane, or dock for intake basins and lagoons
- Handles thick slurries, fly ash, or petroleum-based sediments
- Up to 70% solids handling with non-clogging design
Remote-Operated Dredges
- Excellent for enclosed, sensitive, or hazardous areas (e.g., nuclear or chemical sites)
- No divers or manned barges required—safe, autonomous operation
- Ideal for canal, lagoon, and confined reservoir cleaning
Self-Priming Slurry Pumps
- Electric and diesel options for stationary or mobile deployment
- Fast-priming, non-clogging operation for sludges and wastewater
- Trailer or skid-mounted for power plants and terminals
Dewatering Solutions
- Efficient solids separation using geotextile tubes or filter bags
- Mobile dewatering systems for refinery cleanup or ash pond reclamation
- Supports environmentally responsible solids disposal
Why Choose Us for Energy Projects
Proven Across Energy Sub-Sectors
Serving coal, gas, nuclear, hydroelectric, and bioenergy sites with custom dredging solutions.
Non-Stop Performance
Designed for continuous-duty operation with minimal maintenance, ensuring reliability during short outage windows.
Compliance Expertise
We help meet EPA, Clean Water Act, and NPDES regulations for intake dredging, discharge treatment, and sediment control.
Turnkey Services
From site inspection and permitting support to equipment deployment and monitoring, we handle full project execution.
Safety First
Our systems are built for hazardous materials and sensitive environments, with strict OSHA and facility-specific safety compliance.
Contact Us
Partner with Lone Star Dredge Services to keep your energy facility running clean, safe, and efficient. Contact us today to discuss your cooling pond, intake canal, or waste lagoon dredging project.
Contact
sales@lonestardredge.com