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Brock Yordy

Brock Yordy

Brock Yordy, Director of Industry Engagement for The Driller, is a third-generation driller and globally recognized subject matter expert who has written for The Driller since 2013. Driven by a passion for industry education and digital media, he anchors The Driller Newscast and hosts weekly podcasts for the trade. His technical authority is backed by decades of extreme fieldwork worldwide for organizations like Halliburton, SUEZ, and the U.S. Government. Dedicated to ensuring clean water for all and advancing equitable geothermal heating and cooling, Brock actively collaborates with states nationwide through The Developed Well Group and the Geothermal Drillers Association to shape policy, safety, and workforce training.
 

email: brock@thedriller.com | office: (269) 348-5156

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geothermal drilling

Geothermal Identity Crisis: Clarifying How We Scale to Meet Decarbonization Goals

Brock Yordy
Brock Yordy
October 20, 2024
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In the final quarter of 2024, with just five years and two months to hit our 2030 goals, the mistaken identity of construction for power generation geothermal is something that our industry can work through.


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Ask Brock

Beat the Heat in Myrtle Beach: A Special Message From Brock Yordy

See how to stay protected from heat-related illnesses at Jubilee 2024!
Brock Yordy
Brock Yordy
July 26, 2024
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In this edition of Ask Brock, we talk about heat safety at South Atlantic Jubilee and how to stay cool even in hot and humid climates!


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Wednesdays with Wayne

PDC = Pretty Darn Costly: A Drill 'Bit' from Brock

Learn the fundamental differences between PDC bits now VS then with Brock Yordy and Wayne Nash
Brock Yordy
Brock Yordy
May 8, 2024
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This week's 'Wednesday with Wayne' delves into the fundamentals, performance, and evolution of PDC bits, blending historical insights and technical expertise with anecdotes from drilling legend Wayne Nash and Industry Editor Brock Yordy.


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Wednesdays with Wayne

Avoid the Stick: Strategies to Prevent and Resolve Pipe Stuck Events in 2024

Let's take a look at Wayne Nash's general rules for troubleshooting stuck pipe issues on drilling jobs.
Brock Yordy
Brock Yordy
May 1, 2024
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"Every stuck pipe job is a little different, and you are going to have to think “outside the box” to be successful."


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Hire Gen Z!

From Minecraft to job sites, this generation is ready to get muddy—if we let them!
Brock Yordy
Brock Yordy
April 24, 2024
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"The reason why 50% of Generation Z believes they can go out and learn a trade versus attending college is that they have always had the resource technology-driven knowledge available."


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The Driller Newscast episode 90: 2023 Year-End Review - Geothermal, Water, & Recruiting Professionals
Episode 90 – The Driller Newscast

2023 Year-End Review: Geothermal, Water, & Recruiting Professionals

Brock Yordy
Brock Yordy
December 18, 2023
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Checking out the equipment at NGWA and cutting costs with geothermal. 


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Ask Brock video series

Is Santa Bringing a New Drill Rig for Christmas?

Brock Yordy
Brock Yordy
December 14, 2023
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Of course, host Brock Yordy can put in a good word for you with the Big Guy. Now, let’s dream about that rig.


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The Driller Newscast episode 89: NGWA Passing the Torch from Jason House to David Traut
Episode 89 – The Driller Newscast

NGWA Passing the Torch from Jason House to David Traut

Brock Yordy
Brock Yordy
December 11, 2023
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Host Brock Yordy talks to the outgoing and incoming presidents of the National Ground Water Association.


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Episode 88 – The Driller Newscast

Viva Las Vegas: NGWA and IGSHPA Together Again

Brock Yordy
Brock Yordy
December 4, 2023
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We preview this year’s 2023 Groundwater Week event and give folks tips about fleet expansion in 2024.


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The Driller Newscast episode 87: Representing the Water Well Industry with Credibility
Episode 87 – The Driller Newscast

Representing the Water Well Industry with Credibility

Brock Yordy
Brock Yordy
November 27, 2023
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Representing the Water Well Industry with credible information. WSC Survey tells us who we are and where we are going.



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