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Simon Kench, left, and Nick Dekker just executed a buyout of Houston-based Prime Horizontal with the goal of expansion into more global markets.
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Houston-based Prime Horizontal announces buyout with a goal of expansion into more global markets

The company still prides itself on being the first HDD guidance firm to complete an intersect pilot hole and holds records for drill depths with its system.
Kerith Gabriel
Kerith Gabriel
May 6, 2026
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The company still prides itself on being the first HDD guidance firm to complete an intersect pilot hole and still holds records for drill depths with its system.


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With the House passing Rep. Luna’s amendment to remove pesticide liability protections, here’s what that could mean for remediation efforts

The amendment preserves the ability of states and individuals to hold manufacturers accountable and prevents federal overreach that would override stricter local protections.
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
May 6, 2026
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Awaiting approval in the Senate, this amendment preserves the ability of states and individuals to hold manufacturers accountable and prevents federal overreach that would override stricter local protections. 


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New Lead Website Expands Public Education Push on Exposure Risks

It aims to focus on awareness and access
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
April 28, 2026
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The EPA’s latest update is a step toward making information more accessible. As lead exposure continues to affect homes, schools, andcommunities, clearer guidance could help people take action sooner.


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Fervo, Vallourec Ink $800M Deal to Scale U.S. Geothermal Buildout

Domestic supply chain focus
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
April 22, 2026
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This is another signal that geothermal is trying to move into a different phase. Less experimental, more repeatable.


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Senator Durbin Pushes Data Center Transparency Bill as Utility Costs Climb

Focus on water, power use
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
April 22, 2026
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Data centers are often backed by large investments and long-term energy agreements, and in some cases, companies have already secured water and power rights years in advance.


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Eavor Wins Global CleanTech Award for Closed-Loop Geothermal Technology

Innovation highlights scalability push
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
April 22, 2026
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The company’s first commercial-scale Eavor-Loop is now operating in Geretsried, Germany. This marks a key milestone as it looks to prove the concept at scale.


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EPA Launches WRAP 2.0 to Expand Water Reuse Nationwide

Focus on AI, supply
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
April 22, 2026
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The updated plan reflects a broader shift in how water is managed across the country - less as a one-time-use resource, and more as something that can be treated, reused, and reintegrated into the system.


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‘PFAS OUT’ Initiative Aims to Tackle Drinking Water Contamination Early

New outreach effort targets thousands of water systems with known PFAS challenges ahead of federal compliance deadlines
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
April 16, 2026
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PFAS contamination isn’t a future problem—it’s already affecting thousands of water systems. The challenge is that fixing it can take years and significant investment.


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Class VI Carbon Storage Well Approved in Kansas

Permit allows PureField project to inject CO₂ from ethanol production deep underground for long-term storage.
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
April 16, 2026
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This project is particularly notable because it ties carbon storage to ethanol production—an industry already widespread in the Midwest.


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DOE Backs $14 Million Geothermal Demonstration in Pennsylvania

Project aims to repurpose oil and gas infrastructure to test enhanced geothermal systems in the eastern U.S.
John Oldani
John Oldani
April 16, 2026
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This project also taps into an existing advantage: thousands of oil and gas wells that could potentially be repurposed. 


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