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A site of the former gas works which had left substantial soil contamination behind.
Remediation News

EPA Accepting Applications for Annual Brownfields Job Training Grants

Over $6 million in funding is available with a max ceiling for $300,000 for interested organizations and government agencies, with Sept. 23 the deadline to submit for funding.
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The Driller Staff
September 2, 2026
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Over $6 million in funding is available with a max ceiling for $300,000 for interested organizations and government agencies, with Sept. 23 the deadline to submit for funding.


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Three Bits

Three bits: The State of Things, Class is in Session for Geothermal, and More

A daily look at the news that's affecting the industry and the people involved in all of it, brought to you by the Driller
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The Driller Staff
September 1, 2026
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A daily look at the news that's affecting the industry and the people involved in all of it, brought to you by the Driller


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The Differences in Safety Culture Between Employees and Contractors

Global safety statistics show that contracted workers are injured more frequently than permanent work force. The disparity has nothing to do with skill or competence
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
August 26, 2026
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Global safety statistics show that contracted workers are injured more frequently than permanent work force. The disparity has nothing to do with skill or competence


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'The ultimate impact'

As four injection wells in Ohio were recently shut down, activists are calling on state officials to do more to protect well water from impurities
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
July 16, 2026
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As four injection wells in Ohio were recently shut down, activists are calling on state officials to do more to protect well water from impurities


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Thanks to collaborative grant funding, Vandalia Ill. preps to go geothermal

The city will effort a geothermal pilot program that will kickstart Thermal Energy Network (TEN) utilities
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
June 29, 2026
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The city will effort a geothermal pilot program that will kickstart Thermal Energy Network (TEN) utilities


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Florida-based Next Era Energy wants in on wind

The merger would give the company larger market value than any U.S. energy company other than the two oil giants, ExxonMobil and Chevron.
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
May 28, 2026
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The merger would give company larger market value than any U.S. energy company other than the two oil giants, ExxonMobil and Chevron.


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Three bits: Preparing for El Niño, DOE payouts and a solar powered revival?

Each week, we take a look at three topics affecting the work that you do
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The Driller Staff
May 21, 2026
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Each week, we take a look at three topics affecting the drilling industry in some shape or form. 


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Drilling News

The science of creating stable boreholes, explained

Whether you’re new to the industry or a longtime boots-on-the-ground professional, knowing the right way could mean the difference between a clear compact borehole wall and needing to rethink the whole process entirely.
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
May 21, 2026
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Knowing the right way could mean the difference between a clear compact borehole wall and needing to rethink the whole process entirely. 


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Plugging your drill bits? Consider the following...

From tricone to PDCs, today's bits are impressive and powerful as they've ever been. But they’re only as effective as how they’re utilized.
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
May 13, 2026
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From tricone to PDCs, today's bits are impressive and powerful as they've ever been. But they’re only as effective as how they’re utilized.


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Geothermal facility
Drilling News

Three bits: Revamping preconstruction, geothermal’s revival of orphan wells, and more

The Driller looks at three newsworthy items affecting the work you do. Consider it your two-minute news update for the drilling community and the industry at-large.
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
May 13, 2026
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Each week, The Driller looks at three newsworthy items affecting the work you do. Consider it your two-minute news update for the drilling community and the industry at-large.


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