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In 2026, navigating an expedited regulatory landscape is the cost of speed

Complacency can be one of the biggest hazards on a drilling jobsite. From routine equipment inspections to heat stress and near misses, the small decisions crews make every day can have the biggest impact on safety.

Hydraulic fracturing was an oil and gas thing, but those techniques are diving into exploratory ways to harness heat  

The city will effort a geothermal pilot program that will kickstart Thermal Energy Network (TEN) utilities

The capital investment to remediate many of the state's orphan wells is there. Still, the work isn't getting done,

Brock Yordy shares practical advice for new lead drillers on earning trust, managing ego, trusting instincts, and developing the next generation of drilling professionals.

As deep geothermal grabs headlines and investment dollars, the geothermal exchange community is quietly delivering scalable results today. Drawing parallels to Generation X, one industry veteran makes the case for "Geo X," a movement built on proven technology, pragmatic innovation, and a determination to claim its place in the energy transition.

The idea of leave the drama at home and get back to work is the standard. But how's that working out for today's tradesmen?