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Renewed DOE Science Panel Includes ‘Geothermal Heat’ Among its Priorities

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 12:24:09 -0400

Electricity generation urged to be part of the panel’s geothermal focus

Heading to this week's NDA Drill Expo? Here's what you can expect.

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 07:11:53 -0400

Big rigs, industry challenges, AI, safety and two packed days in Nashville. Here’s what you won’t want to miss Sept. 17-18.

The Cost of Super El Niño: Water, Power, Agriculture, & Lawsuits

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 14:44:13 -0400

With $2,500/MWh power spikes and Nevada facing 70% water cuts, Brock Yordy breaks down the massive economic toll of 2026 El Nino

Uncharted Waters, Chapter II: A Community Blueprint for Defending Against Industrial Exploitation.

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 13:02:01 -0400

An examination into stopping developers from isolating landowners, one dry borehole at a time with proactive blueprints to protect water lifelines.

Nevada King Gold Corp. Adds Fourth Rig as Atlanta Gold Drilling Program Expands

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 15:18:29 -0400

The company has plans to move into new exploration areas, working through a 40,000-meter reverse circulation drilling program.

Remembering the drilling company who answered the call for help in the wake of the Sept. 11 attacks

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 09:15:29 -0400

When planes hit the twin towers of the World Trade Center on 9/11, the moment became a lasting memory. But another big piece was the aftermath

The Tale of Two Mentors: How Knowledge Keepers and Wisdom Sharers Redefine Field Experience

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Veteran drillers can either guard what they know or pass it on. The difference can shape safety, uptime, crew development and the future of the trade.

Three bits: Geothermal grants, Good Samaritan awards and Ohio's doubt with data centers

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 17:25:45 -0400

Your daily crawl of drilling news from around the globe that's affecting the industry and the people involved in it.

EPA Adds Microplastics to Drinking Water Watch List, but Regulation Could Be a Long Way Off

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 13:15:53 -0400

Environmental watchdogs argue the move is unlikely to lead to enforceable limits anytime soon.

City of Virginia Beach Kick Off Geotechnical Drilling Work Along Stretches of the Chesapeake Bay

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 13:42:10 -0400

Working with the Army Corps of Engineers, the city is taking preventative measure to mitigate severe flood risks along the coast and in the town.

Three bits: Geothermal is heating up in China, the 21-year Superfund cleanup and more.

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 16:20:12 -0400

A daily crawl of drilling news from around the globe that's affecting the industry and the people involved in it.

Geothermal heats up in China, a 21 year old Superfund cleanup and more

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 16:10:06 -0400

A daily crawl of the news that's affecting the industry and the people involved in all of it, brought to you by the Driller

Oral Arguments in Lawsuit Challenging EPA’s PFAS Rule Set for Sept. 18

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 13:48:08 -0400

The lawsuit against the agency filed on June 7, 2024, is focused on the initial EPA’s PFAS rule issued in April 10, 2024 that set drinking water standards for PFAS substances of from 4.0 parts per trillion to 10 parts per trillion.

Workplace Safety Playbooks Haven't Changed. But The Hazards Have.

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 15:26:50 -0400

The most important shift in workplace safety isn't that today's hazards are inherently more dangerous; it's that the risk they create has become increasingly conditional.

EPA Accepting Applications for Annual Brownfields Job Training Grants

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 11:25:52 -0400

Over $6 million in funding is available with a max ceiling for $300,000 for interested organizations and government agencies, with Sept. 23 the deadline to submit for funding.

What they’re drilling for in Robbinsdale, Minn.

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400

A PFAS investigation is taking drilling crews hundreds of feet underground in search of the contamination source.

Three bits: The State of Things, Class is in Session for Geothermal, and More

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 09:29:42 -0400

A daily look at the news that's affecting the industry and the people involved in all of it, brought to you by the Driller

The Regulatory Blind Spot and Hydrological Reality

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 15:50:59 -0400

Private wells can feel the effects of large-scale groundwater use, even when pumping happens far below the surface. With federal oversight limited, local groundwater expertise may become increasingly important in evaluating development impacts before wells start running dry.

Veolia Files Lawsuit in Delaware to Recover PFAS Treatment Costs from Nine Companies

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 05:00:00 -0400

The suit, filed in Delaware Superior Court, alleges that nine industrial companies near Veolia's Stanton Plant are culpable in creating high levels of PFAS in Delaware's drinking water.

Remembering Porky

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Drilling professional Howard “Porky” Cutter, MGWC, was ahead of his time when it came to the future of drilling.

The Differences in Safety Culture Between Employees and Contractors

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 12:23:31 -0400

Global safety statistics show that contracted workers are injured more frequently than permanent work force. The disparity has nothing to do with skill or competence

Another Shortage Affecting America's Water? The Decline of People Working in the Sector

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 10:45:34 -0400

The EPA is looking for ways to bring more workers into the nation’s water sector as expected retirements raise concerns about who will operate and maintain drinking water and wastewater systems in the years ahead.

EPA releases new checklist aimed at catching drinking water issues earlier

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 08:00:00 -0400

EPA officials say the move is intended to help the agency and state regulators work together to assess water systems and protect drinking water.

2026 State of the Drilling Industry Report

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400

A latest look at what’s powering water, energy and infrastructure

Berkeley County School District Turns to Geothermal for Heating and Cooling

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 14:40:35 -0400

According to a Department of Energy case study, the completed systems cut energy use by 75% and reduced annual energy and maintenance costs by a reported $772,000.

A Driller and HVAC Professional Have a Cup of Coffee

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400

It's 6:00 AM on a Tuesday. The local diner smells of rich coffee, heavy diesel, and opportunity.

Managed Aquifer Recharge (MAR)

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 13:24:33 -0400

The critical realities of permanent land subsidence and well-construction safety, and why local policy and community involvement are essential to preventing "water bankruptcy."

Flomatic Introduces Sewair-Combo NXC for Wastewater Systems

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:28:41 -0400

The Sewair-Combo NXC is designed to handle three air management functions within a single valve.

EPA Opens Door to More Off-Grid Power for Data Centers, but Questions Remain

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Generating power outside the public grid could give data center developers more flexibility, but the environmental and ratepayer impacts are far from settled.

SEMCO Floater Pumps

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400

SEMCO Floater Pumps are a complete water pumping system.