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Historic Highway Reappears as Colorado Drought Drains Dillon Reservoir

Dillon Reservoir has fallen to roughly 58% of capacity, exposing a decades-old roadway and raising new concerns about water supplies heading into 2027.

John Oldani

October 31, 2026

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Dillon Reservoir has fallen to roughly 58% of capacity, exposing a decades-old roadway and raising new concerns about water supplies heading into 2027.

Episode 165 – The Driller Newscast

Ghosts in the Borehole: Jobsite Terrors & The 33 Rescue

Jobsite Horrors on the Rig: Why Silica Dust, Low Wages, and Viral Reels Are Costing Drillers

Brock Yordy

October 30, 2026

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Brock Yordy exposes the real nightmares on the rig: silica dust, 88-hour burnout, and viral social media OSHA fines.

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Recognizing Uncertainty: Grant Piraine, Founder of NAPUA Talks the Imperfect Science of Remote Monitoring

Using intuition first could mean the difference between a stress-free job site and potential catastrophe

Kerith Gabriel

October 29, 2026

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Using intuition first could mean the difference between a stress-free job site and potential catastrophe

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The Well From Hell — A Halloween Tale from the Rig Floor

Blood on the shakers and voices down the pilot hole

Jim Beath

October 29, 2026

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Dropping tools, bloody shaker screens, and a dive into the boulder zone conclude this Halloween tale from the rig.

Geothermal Knows No Border: Navigating Tariffs, Grid Strain, and the Next Era of North American Geothermal

Tariffs, grid strain and supply chain risks are testing North American geothermal as industry leaders push manufacturing, policy and cross-border collaboration forward.

Brock Yordy

October 28, 2026

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North American geothermal is entering a critical growth phase, but tariffs, strained electrical grids and concentrated manufacturing could slow momentum. OGA President Paul Frith explains how stronger supply chains, smarter policy and expanded geothermal deployment can position the industry for 2027 and beyond.

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The Well From Hell — A Halloween Tale from the Rig Floor

Something sinister was waiting 2,000 feet down the hole

Jim Beath

October 27, 2026

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Nothing went right on the Melbourne injection well—and then a raspy voice started calling out from the casing pipe

Geothermal News

Report to Congress Outlines Importance of Geothermal Energy, and the Significance of Drilling

Report cites USGS assessment and BLM regulation of geothermal drilling reserve pits

J.J. Smith

October 27, 2026

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Report cites USGS assessment and BLM regulation of geothermal drilling reserve pits

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The Kid, the Auction Block, or the Buyer: Why Succession Planning Can't Wait

Most well services companies are family-owned, and most owners hope to keep them that way. Fewer have a plan for when the next generation is not ready or says no.

Hans Pande

October 23, 2026

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Most well services companies are family-owned, and most owners hope to keep them that way. Fewer have a plan for when the next generation is not ready or says no.

Western Michigan University's Hydro Field Camp Class of 2026

Training the next generation

"The Road Not Planned" Howe to inspire the next generation of drilling professionals

Tom Howe’s unconventional path from a Michigan fruit farm to WMU helped shape an educator who has trained more than 500 students while strengthening ties between geoscience and the drilling trades.

Brock Yordy

October 22, 2026

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Tom Howe’s unconventional path from a Michigan fruit farm to WMU helped shape an educator who has trained more than 500 students while strengthening ties between geoscience and the drilling trades.

From Trade Wars to the Rig Floor: What the Global Potash Scramble Means for U.S. Drillers and Groundwater

Domestic potash could reduce U.S. reliance on foreign fertilizer supplies, but expanding production will require specialized drilling, solution mining and rigorous groundwater protection.

John Oldani

October 21, 2026

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As geopolitical whiplash highlights America's 90% reliance on imported potash, unlocking domestic reserves comes down to solution mining, deep injection wells, and protecting shallow aquifers.

Ground2Grid is a new, national event hosted by The Driller where the full lifecycle of Thermal Energy Resources comes together. From the subsurface to the final system connection, this summit brings builders, policymakers, engineers, and investors into one collaborative space to accelerate the future of carbon-neutral heating and cooling.

Drilling Industry Top Stories
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Historic Highway Reappears as Colorado Drought Drains Dillon Reservoir

Ghosts in the Borehole: Jobsite Terrors & The 33 Rescue

Recognizing Uncertainty: Grant Piraine, Founder of NAPUA Talks the Imperfect Science of Remote Monitoring

The Well From Hell — A Halloween Tale from the Rig Floor

Geothermal Knows No Border: Navigating Tariffs, Grid Strain, and the Next Era of North American Geothermal

The Well From Hell — A Halloween Tale from the Rig Floor

Report to Congress Outlines Importance of Geothermal Energy, and the Significance of Drilling

The Kid, the Auction Block, or the Buyer: Why Succession Planning Can't Wait

"The Road Not Planned" Howe to inspire the next generation of drilling professionals

From Trade Wars to the Rig Floor: What the Global Potash Scramble Means for U.S. Drillers and Groundwater

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