The Driller Staff

A new report reveals a sharp rise in water use by the region’s fracking industry

In a rapidly evolving energy landscape, this old-school-meets-new-tech solution could quietly become one of the cleanest and most practical tools in the box.

Poland is making a significant investment in hot rock geothermal energy. From 2020 to 2028, the government has set aside PLN 708 million to fund geothermal exploration nationwide.

Both solutions help reduce service outages by ensuring quicker recovery and continuity of operations and boast of continuous self-monitoring via alarms on any abnormal condition.

Drilling companies should watch these developments closely and consider how transparency, collaboration, and local ecosystem impact are becoming essential components of industrial water resilience.

Energy Secretary Chris Wright directed his department earlier this year to emphasize technologies that strengthen energy reliability.

Marietta City Council’s Water, Sewer and Sanitation Committee has created a seven-member task force to take a closer look at the science, safety, and permitting process surrounding injection wells.

DOE maintains that all decisions were made following a detailed, case-by-case review process.

The Santee Sioux Nation has advised residents not to drink water from the public system and continues to distribute bottled water as an alternative supply. 

For drillers and miners, the message is clear: there’s momentum—and money—behind domestic resource development. But the spotlight brings new responsibilities, too.