Petroleum Drilling

Schramm Appoints Oil & Gas Business Development Manager

Kelly Shideler's responsibilities will include the energy sector in the south central region of the United States.

March 7, 2014

Schramm, a manufacturer of mobile, land-based hydraulic drill rigs used extensively in the global energy industry, appointed Kelly Shideler to the newly created position of Oil & Gas Business Development Manager based in Houston.

How Long is Your Extended Lateral?

Jeremy Verdusco

March 5, 2014

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I got a crash course in high-tech horizontal drilling on a recent trip to Houston.

EPA Revises Permitting Guidance for Wells Using Diesel Fuel

March 1, 2014

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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released a revised underground injection control (UIC) program permitting guidance for wells that use diesel fuels during hydraulic fracturing activities.

What Water Ethics, Licensing Means for Drillers

Alexis Brumm

March 1, 2014

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Groundwater law and water rights issues can be unique, yet challenging cases to handle. Jason Hill, a lawyer at environmental law firm Lloyd, Gosselink, Rochelle & Townsend in Austin, Texas, knows all about the complexities that water law can include.

States Lead the Way in Fracking Balancing Act

Jeremy Verdusco

March 1, 2014

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Law shapes much of what we do. For writers, law affects what we can publish. We can’t, for example, libel people by printing accusations not supported by facts. Laws and government regulations also govern drilling, whether drillers go after water, turn to the right in search of oil or gas, or run horizontally installing fiber optic lines.

Talbert Manufacturing Introduces Oil Field Trailer Series

Talbert designed the trailers with features that make for fast and efficient equipment loading and durability.

February 26, 2014

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Talbert Manufacturing, a manufacturer of lowbed heavy-haul trailers, introduced its Oil Field Trailer Series.

Horizontal Well Drilling Engineer Gives Tips for Oil and Gas Laterals

Jane Thomas

February 16, 2014

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A senior drilling engineer discusses the art and science of extended laterals ahead of oil and gas conference.

LWA from BJM Pumps

February 5, 2014

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The lightweight agitator pump works well for abrasive dewatering projects.

Industry Tackles Water Supply Issues for Fracking

Rachel Beavins Tracy

February 1, 2014

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Horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing have revolutionized natural gas production in the U.S., projected to rise 44 percent from 2011 to 2040 largely due to these technologies.

Porky’s Hole Thoughts: Oil Well Drilling Flock Loses a Sheep

Howard "Porky" Cutter MGWC

February 1, 2014

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In the '50s, we were drilling oil wells in southeastern Kansas. It was a convoy when we moved equipment to another drill site. The drill usually took the lead, then the next most likely to have a problem followed. The pickups tailed behind to assist with any problems.