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Home » Authors » John Oldani
John Oldani

John Oldani

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

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Tariffs

Tariffs Shake Up the Drilling Industry

The Industry Responds with Strategic Solutions
John Oldani
John Oldani
April 18, 2025
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The broader water well drilling industry is bracing for the long-term consequences of increased tariffs, which could lead to rising equipment and material costs.


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Representatives from Nations Royalty and the Nisga'a Lismis Government

A New Era for Indigenous Economic Power in Capital Markets

An insightful Q and A with Nations Royalty
John Oldani
John Oldani
April 17, 2025
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Nations Royalty and the Nisga'a Nation released a new documentary highlighting the Nisga'a Nation's long-standing leadership in economic self-determination and its efforts to build lasting prosperity for its people.


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The Driller Newscast episode 147: Global Geothermal Collaboration at NY-GEO 2025
Episode 147 – The Driller Newscast

NY-GEO Recruits Global Geothermal Experts to Share Knowledge

John Oldani
John Oldani
Brock Yordy
Brock Yordy
John Ciovacco
April 15, 2025
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John Ciovacco and Brock Yordy discuss NY-GEO 2025 sessions and global geothermal perspectives.



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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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