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John Oldani

John Oldani

John is the editor of The Driller. He can be reached at Oldanij@bnpmedia.com.

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Construction Firm is Ordered to Clean Up Wastewater Discharges into Cane Garden Bay

Chitolie Trucking Service, LLC must come into compliance with the Clean Water Act after violations
John Oldani
John Oldani
September 29, 2025
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EPA and DPNR will monitor Chitolie’s adherence and ensure it meets its obligations under the Clean Water Act. 



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Propping Up a Dying Industry: How Federal Policy Keeps Coal on Life Support

John Oldani
John Oldani
September 18, 2025
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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.


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How Tech is Revolutionizing Construction from the Ground Up

AI platforms are being used to analyze historical project data among other things.
John Oldani
John Oldani
September 15, 2025
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Cloud-connected apps allow project managers to monitor active drilling operations, material deliveries, and equipment maintenance from a single dashboard


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Digging Deep: The Future of Water Wells, Mining, and Geothermal in an Era of Climate Reckoning

John Oldani
John Oldani
August 29, 2025
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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.


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The Driller Newscast episode 151: Extreme Heatwaves, Drought Battles, and What the Driller's Been Up To
Episode 151 – The Driller Newscast

End of Summer Heatwaves, Drought Battles, and What The Driller's Been Up To

John Oldani
John Oldani
Brock Yordy
Brock Yordy
August 27, 2025
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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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Ask Brock Reboot

Ask Brock: How to Keep Clean in an Urban Drilling Environment

Urban drilling doesn’t have to mean chaos, ruts, or a clean-up nightmare.
John Oldani
John Oldani
Brock Yordy
Brock Yordy
August 27, 2025
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Got a question for the next installment of Ask Brock? And stay tuned for more - every week.


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Ask Brock: How Do We Stay Safe When the Job Never Cools Off?

Working Smart in the Dog Days of Summer
John Oldani
John Oldani
Brock Yordy
Brock Yordy
August 8, 2025
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Welcome back to Ask Brock, the series where we tackle the toughest—and sometimes sweatiest—questions facing drillers today.


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Science in Retreat: EPA Dismantles Key Research Arm Amid Climate Rollbacks

Research halted, oversight weakened — EPA science dismantled.
John Oldani
John Oldani
July 31, 2025
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The Office of Research and Development, once central to the EPA’s science-based policies, is being dismantled as part of a sweeping federal downsizing effort.


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"Make Gas Cans Great Again?"

EPA Declares War on Annoying Spouts — and Everyone Has Feelings About It
John Oldani
John Oldani
July 31, 2025
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The agency’s goal, Zeldin said, is to "clear the way for manufacturers and consumers to be able to produce and use gas cans that are safe, compliant, and consumer friendly."


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ASK BROCK REBOOT

Ask Brock: What’s Your Greatest Concern for the Drilling Industry?

It’s Not Just About Water—It’s About How We Show Up
Brock Yordy
Brock Yordy
John Oldani
John Oldani
July 25, 2025
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Drillers are not just machine operators. They’re the ones trusted to slice into the earth, find the aquifer, and deliver water to families and communities.


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