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Drilling Fluids: Velocity, Viscosity and Gel Strength

Kim Stevens
November 29, 2012
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I recently was talking with a driller about a job he had just completed.
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“Let Me Tell Ya”: More about Well Casing and Some Thoughts about Safety

John Schmitt
October 1, 2012
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A look at welded casing.
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The World According to Wayne: An Interesting Summer

Wayne Nash
October 1, 2012
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Stories from the Bakken.
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Drilling Fluids: Go Ahead - Try Something New

Debra Bac
Debra Bac
October 1, 2012
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Consider a new approach to your drilling operations.
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Porky's Hole Thoughts: Rig Rebuild Update

Howard "Porky" Cutter MGWC
October 1, 2012
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Progress on the Failing 250 rebuild.
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Tech Topics: Three-phase Pump and Motor Protection

Bob Pelikan
October 1, 2012
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Why do pump motors fail?
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Porky's Hole Thoughts: Hammers and Bits

Howard "Porky" Cutter MGWC
September 1, 2012
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A discussion of different drilling methods and geologic formations.
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Guest Column: The Importance of Safer Drilling Practices in Hydraulic Fracturing

Eli Gruber
September 1, 2012
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"In May of this year, the International Energy Agency issued a report that made an economic case for the adoption of safer drilling practices in gas production facilitated by hydraulic fracturing."
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“Let Me Tell Ya”: Back to Our 22-W, and a Few Facts about the Competition

John Schmitt
June 4, 2012
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A continuation of the discussion about a 22-W drill rig.
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Porky's Hole Thoughts: A Professional Drilling Business

Howard "Porky" Cutter MGWC
June 4, 2012
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A visit with Somerset Well Drilling, Westover, Md.
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