A lot of contractors might opposed government subsidies on principle, but drillers in geothermal could benefit from a little more federal attention to that sector.
I wrote last month in this space about the new www.thedriller.com. It’s quite a change, and one I think moves in the right direction for serving our readers. This month, I want to write more broadly about technology, because “quite a change” has grown into the norm for so many industries, including the array of sectors in which drilling contractors work.
An "enhanced geothermal system" recently went on line near Reno, Nev., that uses directional drilling and hydraulic fracturing to increase permeability of hot rocks.
My inbox inspires me. Of course, I get dozens of press releases. Those lack the quality to inspire (sorry, P.R. guys and gals). But, occasionally, I receive a story idea, or even a story, that offers a clear, interesting point of view.
I have to take turns speaking to different subsets of the *The Driller* audience. Sometimes, it's foundation people. Other times, it's geothermal. Today's post is for the rotary folks, whatever market they might work in.