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Workers working

PPE is not just physical, it's also needs to be protection for the mental health of our workforce too

Relating the protections used everyday to how they can apply to keeping today's drilling and construction workforce from burning out
Brock Yordy
Brock Yordy
June 18, 2026
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You would never step onto a site without proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Your mental health requires its own PPE load out.


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Leathers geothermal plant

House passes bipartisan geothermal energy package

Expanded federal permitting for utilities is a start to downstream opportunities
Danna Slone
June 11, 2026
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Geothermal power has been used in the United States for nearly 70 years, but it still generates less than 1% of the nation’s electricity. 


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J.H. Campbell coal plant

Coal plant extension reignites the debate between job creation and environmental responsibility

As the DOE commits to keeping more coal plants active, the decision pits dependable power against research into clean energy transition
John Oldani
John Oldani
June 11, 2026
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As the DOE commits to keeping more coal plants active, the decision pits dependable power against research into clean energy transition


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Map of USGS tool

USGS launches nationwide water availability tool for future planning

New national water availability assessment provides data to help evaluate water supply and demand long term across the United States.
John Oldani
John Oldani
June 4, 2026
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New national water availability assessment provides data to help evaluate water supply and demand long term across the United States.



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Wind Turbines spin in a field

Growing uncertainty for America’s clean energy future

Interior secretary Doug Burgum’s appeal of a federal renewable energy ruling could create new challenges for geothermal projects and permitting reform.
John Oldani
John Oldani
June 4, 2026
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Interior secretary Doug Burgum’s appeal of a federal renewable energy ruling could create new challenges for geothermal projects and permitting reform.


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Wind turbines in Texas

Florida-based Next Era Energy wants in on wind

The merger would give the company larger market value than any U.S. energy company other than the two oil giants, ExxonMobil and Chevron.
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
May 28, 2026
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The merger would give company larger market value than any U.S. energy company other than the two oil giants, ExxonMobil and Chevron.


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An old unused oil well

Can abandoned oil wells become geothermal energy sources?

As more states explore converting orphan wells into clean heat, the multipurpose approach could solve a widespread problem.
John Oldani
John Oldani
May 21, 2026
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As more states explore converting orphan wells into clean heat, this multipurpose approach to remediation could solve a widespread problem.


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Oil Derrick in intense heat
Drilling News

Three bits: Preparing for El Nino, DOE payouts and a solar powered revival?

Each week, we take a look at three topics affecting the work that you do
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
May 21, 2026
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Each week, we take a look at three topics affecting the drilling industry in some shape or form. 


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Drill bit closeup

Plugging your drill bits? Consider the following...

From tricone to PDCs, today's bits are impressive and powerful as they've ever been. But they’re only as effective as how they’re utilized.
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
May 13, 2026
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From tricone to PDCs, today's bits are impressive and powerful as they've ever been. But they’re only as effective as how they’re utilized.


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A body of water

A new direction for federal water policy?

With EPA reshaping its approach to water policies, environmental advocates question if the agency's ideas can offset larger infrastructure and consumption problems.
John Oldani
John Oldani
May 13, 2026
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With EPA reshaping its approach to water policies, environmental advocates question if the agency's ideas can offset larger infrastructure and consumption problems. 


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