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Millions Invested in Geothermal Projects to Boost Clean Energy and Cut Utility Costs

Pueblo Fire Stations Among Key Beneficiaries of Statewide Initiative
John Oldani
John Oldani
March 26, 2025
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With state funding now secured, Pueblo’s fire station project and other geothermal initiatives will move forward in the coming months.


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The Driller Newscast episode 146: New York Geo Talks 2025 Conference with Hands-on Driller Education
Episode 146 – The Driller Newscast

New York Geo Talks 2025 Conference with Hands-on Driller Education

John Oldani
John Oldani
Brock Yordy
Brock Yordy
March 25, 2025
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Executive Director, Christine Hoffer, joins Brock Yordy to talk NY-GEO 2025 in Saratoga Springs, New York. 


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Voices from the Field: Drillers Share Insights on Challenges, Technology, and Advice for the Next Generation

Why Hearing Drillers' Stories Matters
John Oldani
John Oldani
March 21, 2025
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As technology advances and drilling continues to evolve, one thing remains constant: the need for tough, skilled professionals who know how to get the job done—no matter the conditions. 


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OSHA - Occupational Safety & Health Administration

The High Cost of Cutting Corners: Why Safety Standards Matter More Than Ever in the Drilling Industry

Train Workers to Identify and Prevent Unsafe Acts
John Oldani
John Oldani
March 14, 2025
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With a new administration pushing for deregulation and changes at OSHA, the future of workplace safety in the drilling industry is uncertain.


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Why Are the Wells Going Dry?

Drilling Mishap in Vandiver Leaves Residents Without Water
John Oldani
John Oldani
March 7, 2025
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A drilling mishap in Vandiver, Alabama, has left residents without water after a contractor punctured an aquifer—raising fears of long-term damage and contamination.


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America’s Crumbling Infrastructure: Old Pipes, Big Problems

Taking a look at Detroit's recent water main break.
John Oldani
John Oldani
March 6, 2025
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As America’s aging infrastructure crumbles, the drilling industry finds itself both impacted by the failures and essential to the solutions


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The State of Water Well Drilling

A Perfect Storm of Supply, Demand, and Workforce Shortages
John Oldani
John Oldani
February 24, 2025
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From supply chain issues to severe droughts, a perfect storm of challenges is making it harder—and costlier—for homeowners to secure a reliable water source.


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Geothermal Energy’s Rapid Rise and Growing Public Awareness

As climate change fuels more frequent heatwaves and winter storms, reliable baseload power is more crucial than ever.
John Oldani
John Oldani
February 21, 2025
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While geothermal has long been overshadowed by solar and wind, recent policy shifts, technological advancements, and the urgent need for grid stability are driving its expansion.


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Canada Pushes Back Against U.S. Tariffs on Aluminum and Minerals

Canada’s aluminum and mining industries aren’t happy about the latest tariffs from the U.S.
John Oldani
John Oldani
February 12, 2025
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The metal produced in Canada is used by over 500,000 American manufacturing workers to create parts and products, adding more than $200 billion to the U.S. economy.


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Turning Abandoned Oil Wells into Clean Energy

There are hundreds of thousands of orphaned wells sitting dormant on United States land.
John Oldani
John Oldani
February 11, 2025
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Unplugged wells pose significant risks to the environment, climate, and public health. Across the U.S., millions of people live near orphaned oil and gas wells.


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