How Can Drillers Improve Well Design Skills? ‘Tribal’ Drilling, Engineering, Science Disciplines Benefit Each Other Brock Yordy March 26, 2021 No Comments Drillers can advocate for ‘tribal’ expertise but stay open to input of scientists, engineers on well design.Read More
Switching from Reverse Circulation to Mud Rotary: Will It Work? March 25, 2021 No Comments On episode 102 of Ask Brock, drilling trainer Brock Yordy talks about switching drilling methods mid-project.Read More
The Challenges of Finding, Repairing Older Cable-Tool Rigs Spudder Short Course Continues with a Look at Availability John Schmitt March 22, 2021 No Comments Columnist John Schmitt continues his spudder rig short course with a look at their availability and greasing methods.Read More
Key Priorities for Building a Successful Drilling Operation The Right Drill, Training and Quality Tooling All Contribute to Completion Joe Haynes March 19, 2021 No Comments Get to know typical site conditions, and choose the right rig for those conditions.Read More
What Can Drillers Do to Improve Safety Plans? March 18, 2021 No Comments On episode 101 of Ask Brock, drilling trainer Brock Yordy talks safety plans, particularly for crews with multiple roles.Read More
Drilling Project Strategy and How Lack of it Leads to Poor Decisions Best Strategies Balance a Budget, Scope and Schedule Jake Fletcher March 12, 2021 No Comments Good leaders take a clear-headed approach to balancing schedule, scope and budget to achieve the best results.Read More
Why Does Ask Brock Deliver Answers on Drilling and the Drilling Industry? March 11, 2021 No Comments On episode 100 of Ask Brock, host Brock Yordy circles back to the beginning to talk about his “why.”Read More
Flomatic Unveils Model 48 Drain-Back Plug for Submersible Pump Installs Valve Makes Pulling Pipe, Pump Easier, Flomatic Says March 9, 2021 No Comments Company says valve cuts pulling weight from 20 to 50%, making it easier to pull pipe and pump.Read More
Hydrologist Discusses Water, Drilling Project Work in Tanzania Stuart Smith of Ground+Water Tanzania Ltd. on Overseas Water Projects Jeremy Verdusco March 5, 2021 No Comments Stuart Smith of Ground+Water Tanzania Ltd. talks about solving water problems in eastern Africa.Read More
What Qualities Do you Look for in a Good Lead Driller? March 4, 2021 No Comments On episode 99 of Ask Brock, we talk about jobsite leadership with host Brock Yordy, and how to recognize it.Read More