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Markets

Industry Can Educate Safety Regulators on Drilling Job Risks

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Brock Yordy
It is time to become proactive and help educate OSHA about our procedures, as opposed to arguing why drilling doesn’t fit in OSHA standards. …
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Markets

Field Testing a New Wireline Coring System

Mila Armer
One of the surest ways to improve operational efficiency of an exploration project is to find a way to shorten trip time — without compromising safety. …
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Water Wells

Drilling Mud Pump Selection Tips, and a Notable Innovation

Derek Anderson
When choosing a size and type of mud pump for your drilling project, there are several factors to consider. …
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Water Wells

Drill vs. Treat: Fixing Well Water Quality Issues

Greg Gruett
Any kind of water is treatable. However, there are times when it makes more sense to repair potential issues with a well, and other times that call for drilling a …
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Water Wells

How Do Steel Tariffs Affect the Drilling Industry?

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Jeremy Verdusco
The whole supply chain has to prepare for impacts as U.S. tariffs and retaliatory tariffs from other countries settle in. …
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Geotechnical

You Know the Drill: Switching Gears to Drilling

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Alexis Brumm
Bill Pearson, president of Pearson Drilling Company in Lake City, Mich., has seen everything the drilling industry has to offer from every angle. …
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Accessories

How Does Uphole Velocity Work for Drilling Jobs?

David King
In blasthole applications, UHV is important not only in the design process, but as a factor in everyday monitoring of drill pipe life. …
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