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Groundwater Industry Heads to Capitol Hill for 2026 NGWA Fly-In

Contractors and water professionals will push federal leaders on geothermal tax credits and more
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
February 14, 2026
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Contractors and water professionals will push federal leaders on geothermal tax credits, PFAS policy, workforce programs, and funding for national groundwater monitoring.


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Low Prices, No Margins: Why Bakken Drilling Just Came to a Standstill

Drilling rigs operated by Continental Resources have gone quiet in North Dakota
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
February 10, 2026
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The Bakken isn’t running out of oil. But for the moment, much of it is staying in the ground, waiting for prices to make drilling worthwhile again.


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San Diego Sees Momentum on Tijuana River Cleanup

For decades, untreated wastewater from across the border has flowed north into Southern California
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
February 10, 2026
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New treatment upgrades and cross-border agreements aim to curb decades of pollution, but long-term success will hinge on maintenance and follow-through.


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Fervo Energy Hits New Milestone with Hottest Geothermal Well Yet in Utah

Temperatures recorded at the site, known as Project Blanford, exceeded 555°F
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
February 9, 2026
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Although the findings from Project Blanford are still in the early stages, they indicate promising potential for future advancements.


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New Mexico’s Water Beneath the Surface Is Running Out

Experts say a supplies crisis is looming
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
February 4, 2026
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A new groundwater report warns shrinking aquifers, missing data, and patchwork management are pushing the state toward a serious water supply crisis


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When the Snow Won’t Fall, the Drones Step In

Facing drought and shrinking snowpack, ski resorts and Western states are betting millions on cloud seeding.
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
February 4, 2026
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Western ski resorts and state water agencies are increasingly turning to cloud seeding as drought continues to shrink snowpack and strain water supplies across the Rockies.


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Containing Groundwater Pollution in Orange County’s North Basin

A proposed cleanup plan targets contaminated aquifer zones to protect drinking water supplies
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
February 4, 2026
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Groundwater that supplies most of central Orange County’s drinking water has been polluted by past industrial activity.


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From Contaminated Ground to Community Space

EPA Starts Soil Cleanup in Chicago’s Pilsen Neighborhood
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
February 3, 2026
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Crews are removing lead-tainted soil near 16th and Peoria to clear the way for future development and a planned public greenspace


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Fracking Waste Is Piling Up in the Permian

It’s Starting to Threaten Water Supplies
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
February 2, 2026
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As wastewater volumes surge across West Texas, contaminated wells, rising underground pressure, and limited disposal options are forcing regulators and oil companies to rethink how drilling byproducts are handled.


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Fervo Energy Quietly Files for IPO as Geothermal Heats Up

An IPO is when a private company offers its shares to the public for the first time by listing on a stock exchange.
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
January 27, 2026
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Geothermal startup Fervo Energy has reportedly filed confidential paperwork for an initial public offering, signaling its next major move as it scales up development of next-generation geothermal projects.


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