Refinery Tank
Waste Treatment
Iron Creek Group offers a revolutionary approach to treating refinery sludge using two advanced thermal conduction technologies. These proven technologies delist hazardous waste, eliminate future environmental liability, and significantly improve health and safety in the tank waste treatment process.
The Result:
Faster turnaround times
Lower operating costs
Zero waste to landfill
Reduced environmental liability
The Problem with
Traditional
Tank Waste Treatment
Many traditional methods don’t fully solve the problem—leaving behind 15–30% residual waste that still requires costly disposal.
Most refineries still rely on outdated methods like:
Land farming
Centrifugation
Solvent extraction
Landfill disposal
These approaches are:
Slow and labor-intensive
Highly dependent on weather and site conditions
Costly due to transport and disposal
Risky for both the environment and human health
A Smarter Approach:
On-Site Thermal Treatment
Iron Creek Group uses advanced thermal technologies to treat refinery tank and process waste directly on-site—turning a liability into an asset.
What makes our approach different?
No off-site hauling
No landfill dependency
No residual waste
Minimal site disruption
Our systems are mobile, scalable, and designed for real-world refinery conditions—so your operation stays on schedule.
Our Technologies
TecZero™
Technology
One-Step Treatment for Tank Sludge & Process Waste
Key Benefits:
Recovers reusable hydrocarbons
Treats wet and mixed waste without pre-processing
Operates with minimal manpower
Produces no reject waste
Reduces permitting complexity
Ideal for:
Tank sludge
PFAS and organic contaminants
Mixed refinery waste streams
TecZero safely treats sludge in a controlled, zero-oxygen environment, breaking down contaminants while recovering valuable materials.
Enhanced
Thermal
Conduction (ETC)
Scalable Treatment for
Large Volumes
Key Benefits:
Treats 100% of waste
Works in all climates and conditions
Scalable for large remediation projects
Meets the most stringent environmental standards
Produces reusable, safe soil
Unlike traditional methods, ETC eliminates the need for future remediation and restores land for productive use.
ETC is a high-efficiency, static treatment system that eliminates contaminants while preserving soil structure.
Turn Waste
Into Value
With Iron Creek Group, refinery waste isn’t just treated—it’s transformed.
After treatment:
Recovered oil is returned to production
Residual solids can be reused in manufacturing
Treated soil can be safely reused on-site
This creates:
Recovered oil is returned to production
Residual solids can be reused in manufacturing
Treated soil can be safely reused on-site
Designed for Real-World Refinery Operations
Submit An Inquiry
Serving North America, Iron Creek Group is an innovative thermal soil remediation company that specializes in the treatment of organic waste. The group specializes in developing advanced technologies that are proven, predictable, and cost effective. Learn how they’re leveraging technology to deliver safer and more effective remediation solutions by visiting their newsroom.
For inquiries, please contact Ken Bell: ken@ironcreekgroup.com.
Frequently
Asked Questions
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Our systems are portable and can typically be deployed within days, depending on site conditions.
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Yes—our process is designed to eliminate landfill dependency entirely.
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Yes—TecZero handles a wide range of materials without pre-treatment.
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Absolutely. Our technologies are designed to meet or exceed strict environmental standards.
Safety is Our Number One Priority
Our technology is designed to meet the most rigorous regulatory standards because we understand the biggest liability to site remediation is human health and safety. Our stringent protocols protect human and environmental health, and ensure an incident-free job site.
