Nuverra Environmental Solutions, Inc. reported unaudited consolidated earnings results for the second quarter and six months ended June 30, 2018. For the quarter, the company reported total revenue of $48,948,000 compared to $41,538,000 a year ago. Operating loss was $8,905,000 compared to $14,261,000 a year ago. Loss before income taxes was $11,176,000 compared to $19,605,000 a year ago. Net loss was $11,176,000 or $0.96 per basic and diluted share compared to $19,587,000 or $0.13 per basic and diluted share a year ago. EBITDA was $1,997,000 compared to LBITDA of $2,160,000 a year ago. Total adjusted EBITDA was $4,143,000 compared to $2,122,000 a year ago. The company has increased capital spending to support the strengthening marketplace. Spending was $3.7 million in the second quarter compared to $1.3 million in 2017. The bulk of the capital expenditures

For the six months, the company reported total revenue of $98,617,000 compared to $80,761,000 a year ago. Operating loss was $39,657,000 compared to $34,557,000 a year ago. Loss before income taxes was $43,343,000 compared to $55,567,000 a year ago. Net loss was $43,343,000 or $3.71 per basic and diluted share compared to $55,549,000 or $0.37 per basic and diluted share a year ago. Net cash used in operating activities was $472,000 compared to $13,275,000 a year ago. Purchases of property, plant and equipment was $7,103,000 compared to $2,319,000 a year ago. LBITDA was $14,176,000 compared to $11,043,000 a year ago. Total adjusted EBITDA was $6,495,000 compared to $1,336,000 a year ago.

For the quarter, the company reported impairment of long-lived assets of $332,000.

The company expects a higher level of capital spending in the second half of 2018 to meet increased service demands of its customers.