Automated Compliance with Galatea
Get Ahead of Rule 8
Galatea Technologies is a digital platform that helps oil and gas companies effortlessly comply with the Texas Railroad Commission’s Rule 8. By digitizing, optimizing, and automating waste transportation workflows, Galatea gives your team the tools to maximize efficiency and minimize regulatory risk.
Case Study - Murphy Oil
Galatea has been working with many producers including Murphy Oil Corp. to digitalize Texas RRC forms.
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Galatea makes Rule 8 compliance simple by moving all those paper-based tasks into an integrated digital workflow.
- Digital Waste Profiles: Create and manage Waste Profile Forms in Galatea’s app. All required data (waste characterization, site info, etc.) is captured once and stored securely. No more juggling PDFs or paper forms – Galatea ensures every waste stream has an up-to-date profile on file.
- Auto-Generated Manifests: For each off-site load, Galatea automatically generates a Texas RRC-compliant manifest populated with all the necessary fields. Generator info, location IDs, waste profile reference, transporter permit, volumes, dates and signatures – the platform pulls this info from your entries so nothing is missed. Drivers can even sign digitally in the field.
- Instant Record-Keeping: Every manifest and profile is saved in the cloud for 3+ years by default, satisfying RRC record retention rules without you worrying about storage. If an inspector needs a document, you can pull it up in seconds by search – no digging through file cabinets.
- Real-Time Visibility: Because Galatea is online, all parties (producer, transporter, receiver – even regulators if needed) can have appropriate access to the records. This transparency means fewer compliance bottlenecks. Regulators can be granted access to the electronic system as required, meeting the Rule 8 electronic system guidelines
- Error Prevention: Galatea’s built-in logic and validation rules act as a watchdog. It will prevent common mistakes – for example, ensuring you’ve selected a permitted waste hauler for the job and that the waste type matches an approved profile for the destination facility. This way, you won’t accidentally dispatch a load that a facility must refuse for improper documentation. The platform essentially enforces Rule 8 compliance in the background, so your team doesn’t have to memorize every detail.
- No more compliance headaches. Galatea turns a complex paperwork process into a few clicks, eliminating manual form errors and drastically reducing the effort to meet Rule 8 requirements.
Streamline Operations & Cut Costs with Automation
With Galatea’s automation, you not only stay compliant but also streamline your waste hauling operations day-to-day. By optimizing each load and route, the platform reduces fuel waste, idle time, and unnecessary mileage. Here’s how Galatea drives efficiency and savings.
- Eliminate Manual Work: Say goodbye to handwritten tickets and duplicate data entry. Galatea fully digitalizes truck tickets and field logs, automatically uploading them to the system. Dispatchers and field supervisors no longer spend hours typing up manifests or re-entering data – it’s all captured once in the field. Automated, rule-based approvals can sign off loads instantly, replacing phone calls and paper signatures.
- Faster Workflow, Fewer Errors: What used to take an afternoon of paperwork can now be done in minutes. Generating a complete manifest is as simple as scanning a QR code or selecting a profile in the app (Galatea even supports manifest creation via QR code for rapid turnaround). This speed not only saves time, it also means fewer mistakes – the system won’t allow missing fields or incorrect entries that could slip by on paper.
- Optimized Logistics Decisions: Galatea goes beyond record-keeping – it actually helps you make cost-effective decisions. The platform can recommend the optimal trucking route and disposal facility for each load based on real-time data. It considers factors like trucking distance, disposal fees, facility capacity, and wait times to minimize your total cost per barrel. This level of optimization ensures you’re not overspending on transport or causing bottlenecks at crowded disposals.
- Lower Hauling Costs: By automating dispatch and routing, you reduce fuel usage and driver hours. One platform user noted significant cutbacks in mileage by always sending trucks to the right site, not just the nearest or familiar one. Over time, these savings in fuel and labor directly reduce your OPEX (operating expenses).
- Labor Savings: Administrative overhead drops when Galatea is handling scheduling, ticketing, and reporting. Your staff can be reallocated from shuffling paperwork to more value-added tasks. Fewer after-the-fact corrections and compliance issues also mean less firefighting by your management team. In short, you handle more volume with the same or fewer resources – a clear boost to productivity.
Working Together To Advance Sustainability
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