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solids control

Solids Control 101 for Groundwater, Geothermal Drilling

Moving from Pit to Pan to Mechanical Solids Control
Dave Bowers
Dave Bowers
January 5, 2024
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Are you still using a pit for solids control? Solids control equipment may be worth the investment.


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John Schmitt riding lawn tractor

With Groundwater Week 2023 Over, We Reflect on Years Passed

Columnist, Former NGWA President Shares His Stories
John Schmitt, CWD/PI
John Schmitt
December 15, 2023
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Columnist, former NGWA President John Schmitt shares recollections of national conventions going back decades.


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embracing change

Ready to Grow? Embrace Change in Drilling and Fluids

‘If You’re Not Growing, You’re Dying,’ the Quote Goes
Todd Tannehill
Todd Tannehill
December 13, 2023
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Famous quote “If you’re not growing, you’re dying” applies well to manufacturers, distributors, contractors.


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Groundwater Week

Groundwater Week 2023: A Fusion of Expertise and Excitement

NGWA’s Las Vegas Event Features Expert Insights, New Products
Jeff Garby
Jeff Garby
December 5, 2023
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NGWA’s event in Las Vegas features presentations from industry experts, networking, the latest products.


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drilling polymers

Contractor Tips: Polymer Selection for Drilling Fluids

Finding the Right Fluids Recipe for your Ground Conditions
Brian Vance
Brian Vance
November 28, 2023
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We try to simplify the decision-making for contractors matching fluids and polymers to ground conditions.


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having purposeful meetings

The Value of Time for You, Your Drilling Crews

Bring Purpose to Meetings with Employees, Others in Drilling Industry
Jake Fletcher
Jake Fletcher
November 24, 2023
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Whether it’s a staff meeting or a Groundwater Week meet and greet, let purpose drive your interactions.


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promoting drillers to management

A Case for the Driller to Manager Pipeline

When You Need a New Company Leader, Look Within
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Robert Meyer
November 21, 2023
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Field decision-making, knowledge of equipment (and how to succeed with it) make drillers ideal for leadership.


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expanding into the geothermal sector

Geothermal has High Potential, but Look before a Leap

Return on Time, Return on Investment Key Considerations
David King
David King
November 17, 2023
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Thinking about expanding into geothermal? Consider return on time and investment, as well as company goals.


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choosing a career in construction

Trading University for Trades: A Gen Z Driller Perspective

Student Paths after High School as Varied as the Students
Rachel Bourne
Rachel Bourne
November 14, 2023
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Guest columnist Rachel Bourne talks about her path to choosing a hands-on — and cheaper — education.


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overhead power lines

Tips for Working Safely Near Overhead Power Lines

Plus, What to Do if Your Drilling Rig Mast Arcs to a Hot Line
Dave Bowers
Dave Bowers
November 3, 2023
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Safety guidance for work near overheads, plus what to do if a drilling rig or hoist mast arcs to a hot line.


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