What is the Science behind Drilling Fluids? Drillers Benefit from Understanding Physics of Mud, Uphole Velocity Brock Yordy February 22, 2021 No Comments Drillers can design better fluids by keeping it simple, understand the physics of mud and uphole velocity.Read More
Building a Drilling Business Ready to Buy that Next Rig MGWA President Buddy Sebastian Talks Tips for Drilling Rig Acquisition Jeremy Verdusco February 26, 2021 No Comments MGWA President Buddy Sebastian discusses the process behind rig buying, starting before the need even arises.Read More
Micropile Work Helps Lay Foundation for Manufacturer’s Growth UMA Takes on South Carolina Project for Fabrication Facility Addition Brian M. Fraley February 19, 2021 No Comments Subcontractor UMA Geotechnical Construction takes on supports S.C. project expanding fabrication facility.Read More
Hydrologist Discusses Water, Drilling Project Work in Tanzania Stuart Smith of Ground+Water Tanzania Ltd. on Overseas Water Projects Jeremy Verdusco March 5, 2021 No Comments Stuart Smith of Ground+Water Tanzania Ltd. talks about solving water problems in eastern Africa.Read More
Drillers, Do you Have a “Retire-able” Margin? Successful Companies Apply Math to the Business Side Too Jeremy Verdusco March 2, 2021 No Comments To make and sustain a profit, start with an honest assessment of costs.Read More
3 Ways to Grow Your Drilling Career It Boils Down to Education, Connection and Hands-On Experience Jessica Alexander February 5, 2021 No Comments Drilling industry professionals can boost their prospects through training, professional memberships and getting boots muddy.Read More
Working as Part of a Drilling Crew when You’ve Led One Previous Leadership Comes with Responsibility to be Good Follower Jake Fletcher February 17, 2021 No Comments Previous leaders have a responsibility to set aside ego and follow, but also offer criticism when needed.Read More
Tips for Assessing Fall Hazards on Drilling Jobs Even Relatively Short Falls Can Result in Major Injuries Dave Bowers February 12, 2021 No Comments Improper ladder use, wrong steps common causes of injuries to drilling crews.Read More
Mounting and Moving Larger Spudder Drilling Rigs Bigger Cable-Tool Rigs more often Used in Oil and Gas John Schmitt February 24, 2021 2 Comments Columnist John Schmitt talks options for bigger cable-tool rigs, which often worked in oil and gas.Read More