Jeff Hart uses the Chilean Mine Rescue to stoke interest in drilling among the next generation. The Driller saw his presentation at the National Drilling Association (NDA) annual convention in September and caught up with him afterward to talk about the rescue, its legacy for him and his training efforts.
When deciding whether to add rigs and other large equipment to a fleet, contractors need to consider how much they can afford to pay, how to best structure the terms to leave some cash flow intact, whether to lease or buy, and a host of other questions.
Alongside the growth of battery solutions and variable renewable energy (VRE) sources (i.e., wind and solar farms), clean diesel power — the lifeblood of American industry — is essential as we transition into a more sustainable and green future.
During my years manufacturing and selling drill rods, I have had customers experience problems. Although these are not common, they are always of concern.
A friend called the other night to catch up and chew the fat about things in general. I asked him if he was busy, etc., and he told me that he had lost a well that day.