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“Uh, I don’t know how to say this, but you stink!”

Upcoming events and recent industry happenings are the focus of this month's "Openers."

In 40-plus years in the drilling business, I’ve certainly see my share of changes in the industry.

One of the most important factors when installing a water well system is to provide a method of protecting the wellhead so that surface water, debris, insects and vermin do not enter the well.

Jobsite safety results from a mindset – and from economic incentives.

Assorted industry happenings and events.

Bess and I recently returned home to Oklahoma to attend the Marshall School alumni function.

Submersible pump accessories are the plumbing and electrical components of a pumped water system that are particular to a submersible pump system vs. a jet pump system. For simplicity’s sake, we will divide them into two categories – down-hole accessories, and aboveground accessories.

Here’s a way to separate yourself from the pack when marketing your services.

I’m sure all of us are aware of the outrageous price of fuel lately. Everyone I’ve talked to has a different opinion about the huge increase in prices. Most of the good ideas seem to come from people who are well connected with reality, such as well drillers and other independent businessmen who deal with simple concepts like supply and demand on a daily basis. On the other end of the scale is the U.S. Senate ...