Episode 57 – The Driller Newscast Talking Groundwater, Wells and Drilling with U.S. Senators April 17, 2023 No Comments We debrief from NGWA’s Legislative Fly-In and talk about the recent PFAS settlement in Minnesota.Read More
Drilling in Clay, Shale and Mudstone: How do you React? Reactive Soils Take Require a Tactical Drilling Fluids Approach Mario Brunet April 14, 2023 No Comments In reactive soils, operators risk stuck tools or strings if they don’t take a tactical approach to their drilling fluids.Read More
3 Cs to Better Employee Engagement: Creating a Culture of Caring Leadership Tips for Keeping Your Best Drilling Crews Jessica Alexander April 12, 2023 No Comments Leaders can build trust — and employee engagement — through active listening, removing roadblocks to productivity.Read More
Episode 56 – The Driller Newscast Sustainable Mining, Responsible Drilling and Bit Recycling April 10, 2023 No Comments We talk to Sandvik about their new “opt-out” drill bit recycling program for mining customers.Read More
A Few Last Words about Pump Hoists Thoughts about Rotating Masts and Pump Pullers John Schmitt April 7, 2023 No Comments Columnist John Schmitt rounds out his pump hoist series with thoughts on pump pullers and rotating masts.Read More
Maximizing Utilization, Minimizing Risk on Drilling Projects Part 3 of a Series on Partnering for Success Talks Project Assessment Brock Yordy April 5, 2023 No Comments In Part 3 of a series on partnerships and success in the drilling industry, we assess and pick projects. Read More
Episode 55 – The Driller Newscast Governments and Groundwater: NGWA’s Legislative Fly-In April 3, 2023 No Comments We cover the U.N. 2023 Water Conference and the National Ground Water Association’s advocacy event.Read More
For Water Resources, the Future is Now Colorado River Issues a Legacy of Near-Term Thinking Jeremy Verdusco March 28, 2023 No Comments Resources are there for us to use, but we have to manage them with future generations in mind.Read More
Episode 54 – The Driller Newscast Willow Drilling Project, plus Navajo Water Rights at SCOTUS March 27, 2023 No Comments Newscast is in Washington, D.C., covering the National Ground Water Association’s annual Legislative Fly-In.Read More
Episode 53 – The Driller Newscast Women in Construction, plus More from NGWA’s CEO March 20, 2023 No Comments ‘Muddy boots or heels, join the industry’: We continue or spotlight on women in drilling and construction.Read More