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Many drill bits used in water well drilling and mining are tungsten carbide-tipped due to their durability and resistance to extreme wear. If tungsten becomes hard to find, prices could go up for manufacturers and drillers.

The drilling industry relies mostly on U.S.-produced steel, so it won’t be hit as hard as some other sectors. Steel and aluminum are essential for drill rigs, casings, well screens, heat exchangers, and piping systems used in water and geothermal drilling. 

This investment is set to fuel Bedrock’s growth, helping the company expand its geothermal heating and cooling solutions—especially in Colorado, Utah, and nearby states.

Mission Geo, an initiative is designed to boost awareness about the benefits of geothermal as a clean energy source launched late last year. 

America's drilling initiative to responsibly drill, define, and develop North America's critical natural resources. 

Award-winning Robertson Geo will relocate from its sites in Deganwy and Llandudno to a new 20,500 square-foot building on Tre Morfa Enterprise Park, Conwy, following significant growth.

The federal agency responsible for cutting costs and risks in geothermal development is offering $3 million in prize money for a competition. 

The Department of Energy’s (DOE) Geothermal Technologies Office (GTO) has announced a $19 million grant program to establish regional partnerships in the geothermal industry.

The IRS has finalized new rules on energy tax credits for geothermal heat pump (GHP) systems, clarifying eligibility requirements for system owners.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is asking the public to comment on a draft risk assessment examining the presence of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in “biosolids”.