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August 2, 2022

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Jeff Williams on Hiring Drillers, Sharing Drilling Knowledge

In episode 22, we talk lightning safety and interview driller and former NGWA President Jeff Williams.

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Trench Fatalities a Stark Safety Reminder

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration recently announced that 22 workers died in trench-related deaths in the first six months of 2022, easily topping 15 for all of 2021.

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What is an Acceptable Mud Weight to Finish a Water Well?

Why you can’t drill with 10% fluid in a porosity zone and expect to develop it out. It’s Ask Brock episode 171.

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Keeping Your Cool on High-Stress Drilling, Construction Jobs

Running heavy equipment like drill rigs, or managing those who do, requires composure under pressure. 

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Tips for Fast, Efficient Production Drilling

Effective materials handling and disposal, understanding of formations can help operators drill faster.

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A Geologist's Perspective on Drilling

Dr. Thomas Herbert joins us to talk geology and drilling. It’s Drilling In-Site episode 17. Read More

Tips for Estimating Rod Pullback Time in HDD

Operators can calculate a rough time per rod once they know per-foot volume for the bore and pump speed.

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Cotey Chemical Mud-Nox

Company says it increases development efficiency, well yield. Read More