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Missouri is paying up to $20k to plug abandoned wells. Here’s how residents sign up.

Officials estimated there could be as many as 500,000 abandoned wells across the state. They’re hoping this initiative aids in bringing that number down considerably.
National Driller staff
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Officials estimated there could be as many as 500,000 abandoned wells across the state. They’re hoping this initiative aids in bringing that number down considerably. 


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Geothermal Knows No Border: Navigating Tariffs, Grid Strain, and the Next Era of North American Geothermal

Tariffs, grid strain and supply chain risks are testing North American geothermal as industry leaders push manufacturing, policy and cross-border collaboration forward.
Brock Yordy
Brock Yordy
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North American geothermal is entering a critical growth phase, but tariffs, strained electrical grids and concentrated manufacturing could slow momentum. OGA President Paul Frith explains how stronger supply chains, smarter policy and expanded geothermal deployment can position the industry for 2027 and beyond.
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Western Michigan University's Hydro Field Camp Class of 2026
Training the next generation

"The Road Not Planned"  Howe to inspire the next generation of drilling professionals

Tom Howe’s unconventional path from a Michigan fruit farm to WMU helped shape an educator who has trained more than 500 students while strengthening ties between geoscience and the drilling trades.
Brock Yordy
Brock Yordy
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Tom Howe’s unconventional path from a Michigan fruit farm to WMU helped shape an educator who has trained more than 500 students while strengthening ties between geoscience and the drilling trades.
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From Trade Wars to the Rig Floor: What the Global Potash Scramble Means for U.S. Drillers and Groundwater

Domestic potash could reduce U.S. reliance on foreign fertilizer supplies, but expanding production will require specialized drilling, solution mining and rigorous groundwater protection.
John Oldani
John Oldani
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As geopolitical whiplash highlights America's 90% reliance on imported potash, unlocking domestic reserves comes down to solution mining, deep injection wells, and protecting shallow aquifers.
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Texas Water Authority Advances $3 Million Well Drilling Project as Reservoir Levels Fall

Greenbelt's North Well Field project could add four production wells tapping the Ogallala Aquifer, with extensive pumping tests helping determine how many wells are ultimately needed.
John Oldani
John Oldani
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Greenbelt's North Well Field project could add four production wells tapping the Ogallala Aquifer, with extensive pumping tests helping determine how many wells are ultimately needed.


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