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Colorado's Geothermal Revolution Could Mean Job Boom for Drillers

Could Colorado's entrance into geothermal mean a geothermal boost nationwide?
Sammy Hager
Sammy Hager
July 9, 2024
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New geothermal projects in Pierce, Colorado, backed by state grants, promise to showcase geothermal energy's potential and create new job opportunities for geothermal drillers nationwide.


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With Outlandish Chevron Ruling, is OSHA the Next SCOTUS Target?

OSHA has survived setbacks for years; could this be the straw that breaks the camel's back?
Sammy Hager
Sammy Hager
July 8, 2024
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The Supreme Court's review of OSHA's authority could significantly impact workplace safety regulations, raising concerns for the workers and business owners within the drilling industry.


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PFAS Skin Absorption Study Returns Shocking Results

Absorption through skin could be a significant source of exposure to toxic forever chemicals, study shows
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
July 8, 2024
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New research reveals that toxic PFAS chemicals are absorbed through human skin at levels much higher than previously believed, posing significant risks for the drilling industry and highlighting the importance of water conservation efforts.


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Copper Crisis Threatens Green Initiatives

A growing copper supply shortfall is threatening the future of green initiatives and decarbonization.
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
July 3, 2024
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Bimetallic 'Supermetals' offer a promising solution to the looming copper supply crisis, essential for the success of green energy initiatives and technological advancements.


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Drilling Industry Group Supports ‘Flexibility’ in OSHA Heat Protection Rule

White House reviewing ‘Heat Injury and Illness Prevention in Outdoor and Indoor Work Settings’ rule
JJ Smith is The Driller's Washington, D.C., correspondent
J.J. Smith
July 1, 2024
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The National Drilling Association (NDA) urges flexibility in OSHA's proposed heat stress rule, currently under White House review, highlighting the need for adaptable safety measures in the drilling industry.


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Supreme Court Halts Enforcement of EPA’s ‘Good Neighbor’ Plan

Court’s decision ‘based on an underdeveloped theory,’ says dissenting opinion
JJ Smith is The Driller's Washington, D.C., correspondent
J.J. Smith
June 28, 2024
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The Supreme Court halts the EPA's enforcement of the Good Neighbor Plan, which aimed to reduce cross-state industrial pollution, potentially impacting air quality regulations nationwide.


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Organizations Representing Water Producers File Lawsuit Challenging EPA’s PFAS Rule

The lawsuit challenges the science used by EPA to justify the PFAS rule
JJ Smith is The Driller's Washington, D.C., correspondent
J.J. Smith
June 26, 2024
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The petition is focused on the initial EPA PFAS rule that was issued April 26, 2024, and that sets drinking water standards for PFAS substances of from 4.0 parts per trillion to 10 parts per trillion for PFOA, PFOS, PFNA, PFHxS, and HFPO-DA (also known as “GenX Chemicals”).


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HammerDrum AG Achieves Milestone with Fully Automated Geothermal Drilling Robot

This geothermal drilling device could help bring geothermal energy to cities worldwide
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
June 26, 2024
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HammerDrum AG has developed and successfully deployed the world’s first fully automated geothermal drilling robot, promising cost-effective and accessible deep drilling for urban and large property geothermal energy solutions.


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Supreme Court Nullifies Rio Grande River Water-Sharing Agreement

Agreement between Texas and New Mexico would have ignored U.S. interests
JJ Smith is The Driller's Washington, D.C., correspondent
J.J. Smith
June 21, 2024
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The Supreme Court has nullified a water-sharing agreement between Texas and New Mexico, citing the necessity to protect U.S. interests in the operation of the Rio Grande Project.


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NASA Said to Balk at Compensating N.M. for Groundwater Contamination

Chemicals leaked from White Sands Testing Facility might take 100 years to remove
JJ Smith is The Driller's Washington, D.C., correspondent
J.J. Smith
June 21, 2024
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While NASA might be accused of stalling when it comes to negotiating a financial settlement with New Mexico, the space agency has not been idle on the WSTF groundwater contamination.


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