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Cathodic Drilling: Anything But Straightforward, Typical

Brock Yordy

October 1, 2018

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Industrial drilling for cathodic protection wells removes the typical and straightforward from all installation sites.

Days Off in the North Dakota Oil Fields

Wayne Nash

August 10, 2018

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I usually write about rigs and well-related topics, but this month I’m going to break from the norm a little and tell a story about my friends and I from a few years ago in North Dakota.

Drilling Industry Needs to Be Ready for Steel Tariffs

Jeremy Verdusco

August 6, 2018

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Tit-for-tat tariffs will have wide-ranging effects on the drilling industry, regardless of opinions on the current resident of the White House.

Oilfield Servicer Danos Announces Leadership Changes

Two Executives Named to New Roles

July 26, 2018

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Family-owned oilfield service provider names two executives to new roles.

Associated Resources Inc. Opens Houston Facility

Outsourcing Company Services Business, Record Needs

July 25, 2018

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Company services accounting, record-keeping needs of small- to mid-sized oil and gas companies.

How Do Drilling Rig Derricks Work?

Wayne Nash

June 4, 2018

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I got into a discussion the other night about derrick design, the different rigs and the reasons for the designs, so I thought I’d share a little of what I’ve learned over the years.

How Does Bit Weight Affect Success on Drilling Jobs?

David King

May 14, 2018

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In order to work properly, every bit is designed to run with a given amount of down pressure. It takes a certain amount of push. When drilling vertically, this is bit weight.

For Compressors, Tier 4 Final More than an Engine Change

Jeremy Bailey

April 16, 2018

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Tier 4 Final air compressors are not the same machines simply repackaged with new engines. Additional technology and features have been incorporated to deliver better efficiency, more uptime and extra value on the jobsite.

Frostbite, Hypothermia a Risk on Cold Weather Drilling Jobs

February 3, 2018

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Last month, I talked about cold weather gear to keep everyone warm, safe and productive. This usually works pretty well, but sometimes the weather, or your preparation, doesn’t cooperate.