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An Abandoned Oil Well Has Created a 200-Foot-Wide Sinkhole

The rapidly-growing sinkhole in Upton County is the latest of many problems caused by old wells in the Permian Basin.
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
March 19, 2025
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Meanwhile, earthquakes linked to wastewater injection wells continue to rock the area. The Railroad Commission has restricted deep injection to reduce seismicity in the area.


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Barnwell Industries Announces Intent to Sell Water Well Drilling Subsidiary

The Company Wants to Re-focus on Oil and Gas
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
March 13, 2025
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The $1.05 million deal reflects the company’s ongoing effort to streamline operations and refocus on its core oil and gas business.


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Drilling Waste Management is Evolving

The drilling waste management market is expected to hit $8.2 billion by 2033.
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
February 20, 2025
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With oil and gas exploration ramping up, the demand for better waste disposal solutions is skyrocketing. But companies are working on new ways to recycle and reuse waste, which could be a game-changer.


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Turning Abandoned Oil Wells into Clean Energy

There are hundreds of thousands of orphaned wells sitting dormant on United States land.
John Oldani
John Oldani
February 11, 2025
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Unplugged wells pose significant risks to the environment, climate, and public health. Across the U.S., millions of people live near orphaned oil and gas wells.


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The Driller Newscast episode 133: The Attack of the 1000-year C8 Chemicals
Episode 133 – The Driller Newscast

The Attack of the 1000-year C8 Chemicals

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The Driller Staff
October 31, 2024
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Tales from the Dark Job Site – The Driller Newscast Annual Halloween Edition



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Abandoned Oil Wells in West Texas Come Back to Life

Some suspect fracking wastewater disposal could be contributing to the pressure pushing water up through abandoned wells
Austin Keating
August 23, 2024
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In West Texas, ranchers like Schuyler Wight have noticed a growing number of abandoned wells coming back to life, with gassy water gushing onto their land. 


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Wednesdays with Wayne

PDC = Pretty Darn Costly: A Drill 'Bit' from Brock

Learn the fundamental differences between PDC bits now VS then with Brock Yordy and Wayne Nash
Brock Yordy
Brock Yordy
May 8, 2024
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This week's 'Wednesday with Wayne' delves into the fundamentals, performance, and evolution of PDC bits, blending historical insights and technical expertise with anecdotes from drilling legend Wayne Nash and Industry Editor Brock Yordy.


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Wednesdays with Wayne

Avoid the Stick: Strategies to Prevent and Resolve Pipe Stuck Events in 2024

Let's take a look at Wayne Nash's general rules for troubleshooting stuck pipe issues on drilling jobs.
Brock Yordy
Brock Yordy
May 1, 2024
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"Every stuck pipe job is a little different, and you are going to have to think “outside the box” to be successful."


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BLM wants comments on O&G Land Leases

Let Your Voice be Heard. Comments Needed by Feb 26th for March 26, 2024 Sale
J.J. Smith
February 20, 2024
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Public comment open until Feb 26th regarding the sale of leases to develop oil and gas resources on parcels of land in Mississippi.


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Danos Fabricates, Installs Vent Boom for Offshore Facility

Project Pulled in Workers from Several Service Lines
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
January 3, 2024
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Company pulled in workers from several service lines to complete project for Shell Pipeline Company LP.


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