Articles by The Driller Staff

In what is being described as a “massive environmental and national security win,” the United States and Mexico have reached a landmark agreement to permanently address the Tijuana River sewage crisi

Retiring traditional power sources like coal and natural gas without putting firm replacements in place, just as new demands—especially from AI data centers—are skyrocketing, sets us up for trouble.

The EPA is overseeing the cleanup in cooperation with the city to ensure the site is safe for public use once incorporated into the Greenway project.

The collaboration underscores the value of international partnerships in tackling global energy challenges.

In drilling operations, copper isn’t a headline material—but it's critical nonetheless.

Critics warn that the proposed flexibility might come at a cost to oversight and transparency.

Versa-Drill is well positioned to benefit from macro tailwinds including increased investment in water infrastructure, domestic re-shoring initiatives, and growing demand for geothermal energy solutions.

Mendocino's broader water future hinges on whether the county can pivot from emergency relief to forward-looking resilience.

Wright criticizes wind and solar for their unpredictability: they only generate electricity when the wind blows or sun shines—not necessarily when demand peaks

The investment, part of President Donald Trump’s America First Energy Agenda, marks one of the largest federal commitments to land restoration and economic revitalization in coal-producing regions.