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John Schmitt

Specialty Cable-Tool Drill Bits for Underdigging, Reaming

Bits, Reamers Serve Specialized Downhole Roles
John Schmitt, CWD/PI
John Schmitt
January 24, 2022
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Columnist John Schmitt rounds out his discussion of specialized cable-tool bits for particular drilling challenges.


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David King

A $2M Drill Pipe Deal: Getting to Western China

Contract Signing Trip Plagued by Travel Delays, Language Barriers
David King
David King
January 17, 2022
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Columnist David King recounts 6,000-plus mile trip to oilfields of Xinjiang Province.


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Dave Bowers

Safety Factors for Multipurpose Drilling Rigs

Articulated Masts Add Flexibility, Specific Risks to Mitigate
Dave Bowers
Dave Bowers
January 14, 2022
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Articulated masts add flexibility required for micropiles, tiebacks, but come with specific risks to mitigate.


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A Historical Approach to Drill Crew Motivation

Lessons in Leadership from Looking Back
Jake Fletcher
Jake Fletcher
January 12, 2022
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What is a leader to do with unclear project goals or tasks crews feel overqualified for?


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George Dugan

In Drilling Fluids, Why Reformulate a Great Product?

Little Changes Add Up to Better Performance for HDD, Other Drillers
George Dugan
George Dugan
January 10, 2022
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Changes to usability, suspension, dosage often driven by requests from HDD, other contractors in the field.


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Jessica Alexander

Resources for Recruiting Veterans into the Drilling Industry

Transferrable Skills an Asset for Environmental Drillers, Other Roles
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Jessica Alexander
January 7, 2022
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Transferrable skills make them an asset to environmental, other drilling companies, but where to find them?


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Jeremy Verdusco

Drilling, Infrastructure and Optimism for 2022

Big Investments in Water, Roads and Bridges, Broadband Coming
Jeremy Verdusco
Jeremy Verdusco
December 30, 2021
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From more in-person events to big investments in water, roads, bridges and broadband, 2022 has potential.


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John Schmitt

Specialty Cable-Tool Drill Bits for Difficult Formations

Twisted Bits, Star Bits and Others Designed to Keep Things Straight
John Schmitt, CWD/PI
John Schmitt
December 27, 2021
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Columnist John Schmitt talks twisted bits, star bits and others designed for particular drilling challenges.


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David King

A $2M Drill Pipe Deal: My China Adventure

Columnist Recounts 6,000 Mile Trip for Contract Signing
David King
David King
December 22, 2021
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Columnist David King, with some nervousness, sets out on the 6,000-plus mile trip just to sign a contract.


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Dave Bowers

What Components Go into a Health, Safety Program?

A Good Program Doesn’t have to be Complex
Dave Bowers
Dave Bowers
December 17, 2021
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Launching a program? It doesn’t have to be complex, but it does have to be thorough and well-communicated.


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