Building a Fluids Disposal Plan for a Large Drilling Project April 20, 2023 No Comments You bid and won that big project, but now need a drilling waste disposal plan. Start here. It’s Ask Brock 209.Read More
Drill Crews on Cruise: The Power of Positivity Project Issues Cost Time and Money, but Negativity doesn’t Help Jake Fletcher April 19, 2023 No Comments When a team — on a drill project or baseball diamond — has a bad season, change in focus can be catalyst for success.Read More
Episode 57 – The Driller Newscast Talking Groundwater, Wells and Drilling with U.S. Senators April 17, 2023 No Comments We debrief from NGWA’s Legislative Fly-In and talk about the recent PFAS settlement in Minnesota.Read More
Drilling in Clay, Shale and Mudstone: How do you React? Reactive Soils Take Require a Tactical Drilling Fluids Approach Mario Brunet April 14, 2023 No Comments In reactive soils, operators risk stuck tools or strings if they don’t take a tactical approach to their drilling fluids.Read More
Tips for Hiring Summer Help for Drilling, Construction April 13, 2023 No Comments Need part-time summer help at your drilling company? Introduce a young person to the trades. It’s Ask Brock 208.Read More
3 Cs to Better Employee Engagement: Creating a Culture of Caring Leadership Tips for Keeping Your Best Drilling Crews Jessica Alexander April 12, 2023 No Comments Leaders can build trust — and employee engagement — through active listening, removing roadblocks to productivity.Read More
Episode 56 – The Driller Newscast Sustainable Mining, Responsible Drilling and Bit Recycling April 10, 2023 No Comments We talk to Sandvik about their new “opt-out” drill bit recycling program for mining customers.Read More
Groundwater isn’t Part of Water Legislation, so Why Cover It? April 7, 2023 No Comments We talk often about water legislation, but does it really affect groundwater. It’s Ask Brock 207.Read More
A Few Last Words about Pump Hoists Thoughts about Rotating Masts and Pump Pullers John Schmitt April 7, 2023 No Comments Columnist John Schmitt rounds out his pump hoist series with thoughts on pump pullers and rotating masts.Read More
The Pros and Cons of PVC for Water Well Installations Polyvinyl Chloride Casings, Fittings have Improved with Time Jeremy Verdusco April 5, 2023 No Comments From flexibility to durability to corrosion resistance, PVC materials for water wells have improved over time.Read More