In Episode 133 of the Driller Newscast, anchor Brock Yordy delves into the dark side of the drilling industry with a Halloween edition titled “Tales From the Job Site.” He starts with “Tales of Construction Clowns” that haunt a company’s legacy. Next, Yordy discusses the “Zombie Wells Apocalypse.” He continues with the “Attack of the 1,000-Year C8 Chemicals” and its impact on groundwater worldwide. Finally, Yordy wraps up with “The Things Impacting the Industry.”

In Episode 132 of The Driller Newscast, anchor Brock Yordy and NY-Geo executive director Christine Hoffer discuss the association's 2024 initiatives and the incredible need for a reliant workforce to meet those initiatives.

How do you share knowledge with the next generation of Geotech Drillers? Tune in to episode 131 of the Driller Newscast!

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In Episode 130 of the Driller Newscast, anchor Brock Yordy starts with coverage of the 2018 farm bill expiration. Next, the Newscast covers the California Central Valley regulators enforcing groundwater sub-basin pumping - impacting 1,000,000 acres of farmland and 250,000 residents. Episode 130 features the UN's General Assembly Pact for the Future, which was introduced at 2024 Climate Week.  

Episode 129 of the Driller Newscast features Robert Meyer, co-founder of the Geothermal Drillers Association and President of Thermex Geothermal. Robert addresses opportunities in geothermal, the journey from helper to president of a drilling company, and advice for a successful career to the graduates of HEET’s Pilot Geothermal Drilling Tutorial.  This episode outlines the proper pathway for new geothermal professionals to enter the industry and help meet our net zero goals.

Welcome to episode 127 of The Driller Newscast. First, we talk safety and professionalism for the industry. And in our feature this week, we share takeaways from the pilot training tutorial at HEET in downtown Boston and advice from geothermal professionals to the next generation.

In Episode 127, The Driller Newscast drills into the opportunities and benefits of thermal networks and developing a new workforce. Episode 127 features a discussion between Angie Alberto Escobar, Director of Gas Geo Transition at HEET (Home Energy Efficiency Team) and Geothermal Drill Trainer, Brock Yordy. Angie and Brock share experiences of promoting geothermal as a family-sustaining career.