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Not All Drilling Work Happens at the Rig

Dave Bowers
Dave Bowers
September 5, 2019
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Drillers are expected to be proficient with boom trucks, bulldozers, skid steers, fork trucks, and myriad other equipment. So what does proficiency mean?
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For Drillers, Some Thoughts on Formation Pressure

Wayne Nash
September 2, 2019
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I am sure everyone has noticed that water wells have vastly different water levels, both while static and pumping. These differences are due to formation pressure.
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Pipe Stuck? Common Causes and Solutions for Drillers

General Rules for Troubleshooting Stuck Pipe Issues on Drilling Jobs
Wayne Nash
August 26, 2019
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If you have drilled for any length of time, sooner or later you are going to stick your drill pipe. Recognizing the different ways drill pipe can get stuck is the first step in prevention — and recovery.
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What Constitutes a Good HDD Fluid?

George Dugan
August 23, 2019
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Having the proper training and understanding of drilling fluids to know if a drilling fluid is capable of performing the task at hand can save contractors a lot of grief and money.
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Using Natural Gas to Power Drilling Jobsites

John Fischer
John Fischer
August 14, 2019
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With gaseous fuels providing ever increasing opportunities, it's time to see just what they bring to the table.
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What’s the Value of a Good Geotechnical Report?

Lyle Simonton
Lyle Simonton
August 8, 2019
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Before ground breaks on any new construction project, the site in question must be investigated to determine whether the soil has the bearing capacity to support the proposed building.
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Iron Filters, from Green Sand to Oxygen

John Schmitt
August 2, 2019
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The manufacturers in the water conditioning industry had long realized that a successful filter had to get the iron from solution, or invisible, to suspension, or visible, iron. How to do this seemed to baffle everyone for a long time.
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Drilling Contractors, How Do You Spend In Rough Times?

Jeremy Verdusco
August 1, 2019
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Investing in your business while things look grim allows you to better weather the next storm.
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investigating the drilling site for contamination

PFAS Adds Complexities to Environmental Drilling Jobs

Stephen Rasmussen
Stephen Rasmussen
July 22, 2019
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Although PFAS is not necessarily a new chemical, its widespread presence and harmful effects on the environment have become alarming issues.
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What Are Pros, Cons of Green Sand Iron Filters?

John Schmitt
July 12, 2019
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In my next to last article, I said I would next discuss regenerating green sand-type iron filters. So, let's get to it.
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