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Episode 142 – The Driller Newscast

Unleashing American Drillers

By The Driller Staff
February 5, 2025

In episode 142, host Brock Yordy explores key policy changes, leadership shifts, and their impact on the drilling industry. From new agency heads in D.C. to energy independence and climate change, he highlights the balance between environmental protection and economic growth. Yordy also examines historical drilling advancements, resource management, and the geopolitical impact of Arctic minerals. The episode wraps up with a call for professionalism, responsibility, and sustainable drilling practices. Watch the video above.

 

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This Episode Covers:

  • Updates on OSHA and their impact on the drilling industry.
  • How grants help tackle challenges and drive advancements in drilling.
  • Exploring Canada and Greenland's role in the global mineral supply chain.
  • Examining climate change's effects on the industry.
  • The intersection of drilling, resource extraction, and sustainable farming.


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