The Driller Magazine

2022 March

In the March 2022 issue of The Driller, drill trainer and contributor Brock Yordy looks back at the massive Ball State University geothermal project. He discusses tips for shifting from water well to production.

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4 Production Drilling Lessons from Ball State’s Geothermal Project

Big Job Shows Mindset Shift from Water Wells to Production

Brock Yordy

February 23, 2022

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Massive 2009 head loop installation illustrates a mindset shift from water well driller to production driller.

Where Are All the Geothermal Drillers?

Heat-Pump Manufacturer Talks High Demand, Drilling Capacity

Jeremy Verdusco

March 4, 2022

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Jeff Lawrence of Enertech Global on recruiting drillers as demand for geothermal heat-pump systems takes off.

Balancing the Employees’ Market in Drilling Trades

Training, Recruiting Work Together to Bridge Skills Gap

Jeremy Verdusco

February 25, 2022

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Demand for workers in drilling, construction likely to go up with Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.

Drilling’s Tough Reputation, Injuries and Opioids

Supporting Coworkers, Crews with Vigilance, Wellness Checks

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Dave Bowers

February 14, 2022

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Vigilance, wellness checks can help drillers, construction workers support each other through aches, injury.

What Are the Pros, Cons of Traveling Drilling Work?

Frequent Travel is a Reality, but also a Big Opportunity

Jessica Alexander

February 11, 2022

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Drill projects often involve travel, but these tips can help drillers, their families make the best of it.

Data Collection Tips for Foolproof Soil Sampling

Systems, Photos, Proper Equipment and Lots of Notes Help

Joe Haynes

February 21, 2022

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Geotechnical contractors can keep samples accurate using proper equipment, systems, photos and lots of notes.

Taking Calculated Risks as a Drilling Industry Leader

As in Football, Victory Sometimes Follows Out-of-the-Box Choices

Jake Fletcher

February 11, 2022

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Company and jobsite leaders can often benefit from considering non-traditional candidates.

A $2M Drill Pipe Deal: Talking Numbers and Lead Time

A Trip to Western China Comes Down to Brass Tacks

David King

February 18, 2022

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Columnist David King, in China’s oil-rich Xinjiang Province, arrives at a negotiation, not a contract signing.

Selecting More Tools for Our Cable-Tool Drilling Program

Wrenches, Jacks Ensure Tight Tool Joints for Lasting Connections

John Schmitt

February 28, 2022

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Once you’ve chosen tool string components, you put them all together with wrenches or jacks.

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The Driller Magazine

2022 March

Features

4 Production Drilling Lessons from Ball State’s Geothermal Project

Where Are All the Geothermal Drillers?

Columns

Balancing the Employees’ Market in Drilling Trades

Drilling’s Tough Reputation, Injuries and Opioids

What Are the Pros, Cons of Traveling Drilling Work?

Data Collection Tips for Foolproof Soil Sampling

Taking Calculated Risks as a Drilling Industry Leader

A $2M Drill Pipe Deal: Talking Numbers and Lead Time

Selecting More Tools for Our Cable-Tool Drilling Program

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