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John Fischer

Tips for Meeting Emissions Regulations on Drilling Jobs

John Fischer
John Fischer
August 27, 2018
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Sooner or later, each individual or organization active in the drilling world and using engines will need to deal with the realities of emissions regulations put in place by the Environmental Protection Agency.
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Questions, Answers About Grouting and Sealing on Drilling Jobs

Michael Kleespies
August 16, 2018
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The number of products available to drillers is constantly growing and, therefore, they face a never-ending learning curve. This column addresses some of the frequently asked questions we receive about grouts and sealants.
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Derek Anderson

Drilling Mud Pump Selection Tips, and a Notable Innovation

Derek Anderson
August 13, 2018
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When choosing a size and type of mud pump for your drilling project, there are several factors to consider.
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Greg Gruett

Drill vs. Treat: Fixing Well Water Quality Issues

Greg Gruett
August 10, 2018
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Any kind of water is treatable. However, there are times when it makes more sense to repair potential issues with a well, and other times that call for drilling a well in a new location.
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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.
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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.
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David King

How Does Uphole Velocity Work for Drilling Jobs?

David King
David King
August 6, 2018
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In blasthole applications, UHV is important not only in the design process, but as a factor in everyday monitoring of drill pipe life.
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Remembering Two Longtime Michigan Drilling Contractors

John Schmitt
July 23, 2018
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Sadly, I must start this column with news that the groundwater industry in Michigan recently lost two good and longtime members: Robert Larson from L’Anse and Harry Kleiman from Iron Mountain.
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Hiring Drilling Crews in Legal Marijuana States

Jeremy Verdusco
July 16, 2018
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This time next year, citizens of Michigan will likely have the legal right to smoke marijuana. Employers here and in other states that haven’t already legalized it need to get ready.
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Jeremy Bailey

When to Replace Air Compressors on Drilling Jobs

Jeremy Bailey
July 9, 2018
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How do drilling contractors get the most from an air compressor, and what are the options when an aging air compressor reaches the end of its lifecycle?
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