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"In the drilling business, unscheduled events can be the bane of our existence. One of the most common – and most costly – is stuck pipe."

"This month, solar energy is in the spotlight as a viable alternative for running a pump."

A well drilling story from the customer's perspective.

The latest industry happenings and events from the desk of ND's editor.

Networking can pay off if you avoid some common mistakes.

Windmills have been used for pumping water for hundreds of years, and they remain a viable alternative to electrically driven pumps in remote areas.

In addition to the shale gas that is starting to take off, there is another source of gas in the United States that is underutilized – coalbed methane.

"Recently, a drill crew had dry-augered a hole 28 inches into the topsoil (beach sand), and was driving a pit casing (pit tee) with a sledgehammer while a state regulator was observing ..."

The latest news and events from the desk of ND's editor.