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Five Most Common Drilling Methods Used in Oil and Gas Exploration

Percussion or Directional Drilling? Geology, Goals Guide Choices
Matthew Funnell
September 1, 2016
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Percussion, rotary or directional drilling? For companies in the sector, geology and project goals guide choices.
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Amit Mehta

How Can Oil Contractors Maximize Drilling Rig Uptime?

Amit Mehta
August 1, 2016
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Today’s U.S. oil producers have to not just survive another boom and bust cycle but adjust to the new reality of lower prices and shrinking profits.


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Baker Hughes

Baker Hughes Launches WellLink Performance Service

Designed to Reduce Invisible Lost Time
July 15, 2016
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The service gives operators real-time data to quickly identify and mitigate performance issues.


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Fort McMurray Wildfire Halts an Oil Boomtown

Kelvin-Cech
Kelvin Cech
July 1, 2016
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“It”s devastating. Just tragic. The city needs to be completely rebuilt.”
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Used to Working Drilling Jobs? You Have Valuable Skills

Wayne Nash
June 1, 2016
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The past year or so has brought some stunning changes to the drilling industry.
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Clayton Castello

For Generator Longevity, Light-Load Responsibly

Clayton Costello
June 1, 2016
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While it’s not advisable to run generators below their optimal workload-to-fuel-consumption level, the reality on jobsites and in emergency situations sometimes demands it.
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Jack Belcher

Drilling Professionals Can Counter 'Keep It in the Ground'

Jack Belcher
June 1, 2016
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The U.S. fossil fuel industry is under attack.
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Dragon Expands Frack, Stimulation Inventory

Used Equipment Online Marketplace Offers Alternative to Auctions
March 22, 2016
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Equipment Provider surplus includes pump units, tanks, blenders.


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GPM Inc. Announces New Employee Roles

Bob Gemuenden, Steve DeBock, Chris Morgan, Luke Esboldt Promoted
March 12, 2016
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The submersible pump manufacturer has made a lot of big changes for 2016.


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New NSF/ANSI 60 Certified Fluids from Aquasol

Aquadril LC, Aquadril D Powders Address Drilling Fluid, Mud
March 9, 2016
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The new products are relevant to horizontal, water well, foundation, pipeline and other drilling applications.


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