A long-standing battle over 9,500 acres of land in Oklahoma, home to the USDA’s Oklahoma and Central Plains Agricultural Research Center, is heating up as GOP Rep. Frank Lucas (R-Okla.) secures a provision in the farm bill to block the land transfer to the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes. This provision could influence the future of agricultural research and tribal land claims, making it a critical issue for those in the drilling and agriculture industries.
California's new indoor heat illness prevention regulations raise important questions about whether the state's outdoor heat rules should also be strengthened, especially for high-risk industries like drilling and construction.
Franklin Electric's "Future Franklineers Day" offered students an engaging opportunity to explore STEM careers and learn about the water systems industry through interactive tours and hands-on activities at their Fort Wayne headquarters.
The DOE's roadmap for expanding geothermal energy to 90 gigawatts by 2050 presents a significant opportunity for the drilling industry to lead in the clean energy transition.
The EPA has issued a fraud alert warning businesses, including those in the drilling industry, about a phishing scam involving fake Notice of Violation letters demanding fines for alleged environmental violations.
The expansion of the geothermal heating project in Grünwald, Germany, backed by €62.3 million in federal funding, sets a significant precedent for geothermal drilling and energy projects worldwide, with potential ripple effects in both Germany and the U.S.
Contact Energy’s Tauhara geothermal power plant in New Zealand has commenced operations at 130 MW, with future expansions set to make it the world’s largest single shaft geothermal turbine, signaling significant growth for geothermal energy in the region.
New research at British Columbia's Mount Meager and Mount Cayley is opening doors for significant geothermal drilling opportunities in Canada, driven by advancements in understanding geothermal potential and attracting new investments.
