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New Law in Illinois Prevents Carbon Capture and Storage on Mahomet Aquifer

Illinois’ law sets a precedent balancing climate goals with groundwater safety in response to ADM CO2 leak

August 18, 2025

Illinois is setting the pace with tough new rules to protect the Mahomet Aquifer, joining other states that are figuring out how to push carbon capture projects forward without putting critical water supplies at risk.

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

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.

Safety 365

'Elevate' Your Safety Game: A Guide to Personnel Hoisting Systems

When it comes to personnel hoisting systems, you shouldn't leave safety 'up in the air'

Dave Bowers

July 10, 2024

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Discover essential safety regulations and best practices for using man baskets and Bosun chairs in personnel hoisting, ensuring every lift is both efficient and secure.

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Will AI Replace the Drilling Operator?

How important is the human touch when it comes to drilling in the field?

Sammy Hager

June 27, 2024

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In this article, we explore the efficacy of AI in drilling and whether or not a future without drillers could ever become the status quo.

Episode 98 – The Driller Newscast

Red Tape & Caution Tape: Unintended Consequences of Regulations on Drilling

The Driller Staff

February 26, 2024

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Common sense isn’t so common. Federal Agencies create regulations after the investigation is complete.

BLM wants comments on O&G Land Leases

Let Your Voice be Heard. Comments Needed by Feb 26th for March 26, 2024 Sale

J.J. Smith

February 20, 2024

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Public comment open until Feb 26^th regarding the sale of leases to develop oil and gas resources on parcels of land in Mississippi.

When a Regulator Questions Your Drilling Qualifications

Brock Yordy

November 2, 2023

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Ever had your driller cred questioned by a regulator? We have guidance. It’s Ask Brock 235.

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What Do Proposed EPA Methane Rules Mean for Drilling?

Jeremy Verdusco

October 7, 2019

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EPA's proposed rules, if they become policy, would no longer require gas drillers, producers and transporters to maintain methane emissions control systems.

EPA Advises Updated Air Regulations for Oil and Gas Industry

Proposed Updates Would Reduce Redundancy and Overall Burden

September 16, 2019

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Proposal could save millions in compliance costs annually.

Tips for Meeting Emissions Regulations on Drilling Jobs

John Fischer

August 27, 2018

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Sooner or later, each individual or organization active in the drilling world and using engines will need to deal with the realities of emissions regulations put in place by the Environmental Protection Agency.