Articles by Brock Yordy

Geothermal Test Hole in Acton, Ontario

Geothermal Knows No Border: Navigating Tariffs, Grid Strain, and the Next Era of North American Geothermal

Tariffs, grid strain and supply chain risks are testing North American geothermal as industry leaders push manufacturing, policy and cross-border collaboration forward.
Brock Yordy
Brock Yordy
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North American geothermal is entering a critical growth phase, but tariffs, strained electrical grids and concentrated manufacturing could slow momentum. OGA President Paul Frith explains how stronger supply chains, smarter policy and expanded geothermal deployment can position the industry for 2027 and beyond.
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Western Michigan University's Hydro Field Camp Class of 2026
Training the next generation

"The Road Not Planned"  Howe to inspire the next generation of drilling professionals

Tom Howe’s unconventional path from a Michigan fruit farm to WMU helped shape an educator who has trained more than 500 students while strengthening ties between geoscience and the drilling trades.
Brock Yordy
Brock Yordy
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Tom Howe’s unconventional path from a Michigan fruit farm to WMU helped shape an educator who has trained more than 500 students while strengthening ties between geoscience and the drilling trades.
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Pete Byer of Summit Drilling, Luke Mishu of M&W Drilling, Sam Connelly of Connelly and Associates, and Greg Smith of Pontil Drilling Services
Overheard at Drill Expo 2026

The Real Cost of Doing Business: Leadership, Scaling, and the Professional Driller

Drilling leaders say sustainable growth depends on disciplined scaling, stronger accountability, workforce development and a culture that values people as much as production.
Brock Yordy
Brock Yordy
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Four environmental drilling executives share how hidden downtime, owner burnout, rapid expansion and changing workforce expectations are redefining what it takes to build a resilient, professional drilling company.


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A broken gas pipeline surrounded by traffic cones
Old Pipes

Are We Developing Thermal Energy Infrastructure While the Grid Dies? The Case for Immediate Deployment

Geothermal’s biggest obstacle isn’t technology—it’s getting thermal infrastructure in place before building owners are forced to replace aging HVAC systems.
Brock Yordy
Brock Yordy
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Thermal energy networks could ease grid strain and accelerate building decarbonization, but deployment must move faster. Industry leaders say utilities, policymakers and contractors need committed infrastructure pipelines before critical replacement windows close.
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Crew Setting Screen

The Anthropology of Drilling: A Field Guide for Drillers, Engineers, Scientists, and GCs

Part 1: Subterranean Primates: Field Notes on the Toolmaking, Habitat Modification, and Social Dynamics of Drillers
Brock Yordy
Brock Yordy
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What happens when engineers, scientists and GCs step into the natural habitat of Homo Sapiens Drillerus? Mud flies, field instincts take over and engineered plans meet what the ground is actually willing to give you. Take a humorous trip inside drill crew culture and discover why respecting the experience at the controls can help keep projects moving.


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