Articles by John Oldani

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The debate over a proposed Buc-ee’s travel plaza just outside Palmer Lake, Colorado has stirred up more drama than a high school production of Les Misérables.

EPA and DPNR will monitor Chitolie’s adherence and ensure it meets its obligations under the Clean Water Act. 

Coal is being kept on life support, not because it’s the best or cheapest option, but because of political commitments to an industry long past its prime.

Cloud-connected apps allow project managers to monitor active drilling operations, material deliveries, and equipment maintenance from a single dashboard

There’s an old saying in the industry: “If you want to understand the world’s future, look underground.” That’s never been truer than it is today.

Episode 151 of The Driller Newscast blends boots-on-the-ground experience with critical commentary on America’s summer drought patterns and what they mean for the future of water access.

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Welcome back to Ask Brock, the series where we tackle the toughest—and sometimes sweatiest—questions facing drillers today.