Horizontal Directional Drilling

Saying Goodbye to Drilling Industry Icons

Mon, 22 Jan 2024 06:00:00 -0500

New funding for orphan wells in Texas, PFAS and US Troops, and honoring two late industry experts – this is episode 93 of The Driller Newscast.

HammerHead Trenchless Releases New Scrim Liner

Tue, 28 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -0500

Liner designed for low inversion pressure and for use with all CIPP curing methods.

A Drilling Mud School with a Mission

george.dugan@cetco.com (George Dugan) — Wed, 17 May 2023 09:00:00 -0400

Columnist goes to drought-parched Monterrey, Mexico, to train drillers in fluids, air drilling and foam drilling.

Drilling in Clay, Shale and Mudstone: How do you React?

Fri, 14 Apr 2023 09:00:00 -0400

In reactive soils, operators risk stuck tools or strings if they don’t take a tactical approach to their drilling fluids.

The Most Important Person on an HDD Job

todd.tannehill@mineralstech.com (Todd Tannehill) — Wed, 22 Feb 2023 09:00:00 -0500

In horizontal directional drilling, other construction fields, each person on site has a valuable part to play.

GSSI UtilityScan DF Utilities Locates

Mon, 09 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500

Company calls UtilityScan DF ideal for helping construction companies avoid gas, communications and sewer lines.

Clearing Up Questions about Soda Ash, Make-Up Water

george.dugan@cetco.com (George Dugan) — Wed, 21 Dec 2022 09:00:00 -0500

From the right pH to precipitating out hardness, soda ash is hard to beat for pretreating make-up water.

Center Rock Inc. Downhole Hammers & Bits

Mon, 05 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0500

Company offers hammers, bits for rock-drilling applications ranging from blasthole to HDD.

Polymer Drilling Fluids for Small-Diameter HDD Bores

Fri, 25 Nov 2022 09:00:00 -0500

Not every drilling job calls for bentonite. Premeasured polymer mixes can simplify short HDD runs.

Building the Drilling Fluids Distributor, Contractor Relationship

michael.kleespies@mineralstech.com (Michael Kleespies) — Fri, 21 Oct 2022 09:00:00 -0400

With a wave of infrastructure funds coming, suppliers and buyers can ultimately help one another succeed.

In Drilling and Construction, Safety Belongs to Everyone

Tue, 20 Sep 2022 09:00:00 -0400

Checklists, signs, leadership and training all feed into safety culture, buy-in from drill crews up to owners.

Skilled Labor Shortage a Growing Challenge for Drilling

Fri, 26 Aug 2022 09:00:00 -0400

Many manufacturers and suppliers offer drilling fluids training that can have a direct effect on success rates.

Tips for Estimating Rod Pullback Time in HDD

todd.tannehill@mineralstech.com (Todd Tannehill) — Thu, 21 Jul 2022 09:00:00 -0400

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

Fann Rheometer Advantages and Marsh Funnel Testing Tips

Wed, 18 May 2022 09:00:00 -0400

Don’t expect these common tools for testing fluids to have same results for high-solids, gelling mixes.

A Total Company Understanding of HDD Fluids

todd.tannehill@mineralstech.com (Todd Tannehill) — Wed, 16 Mar 2022 09:00:00 -0400

It helps if the whole company, from drillers to owners, knows the value of a good fluid for tricky, sticky geologies.

Making a Case for Progress in Family Drilling Companies

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 09:00:00 -0500

On episode 152 of Ask Brock, drilling expert Brock Yordy talks about how drilling companies can evolve.

In Drilling Fluids, Why Reformulate a Great Product?

george.dugan@cetco.com (George Dugan) — Mon, 10 Jan 2022 09:00:00 -0500

Changes to usability, suspension, dosage often driven by requests from HDD, other contractors in the field.

Using Mixed-Metal Oxide with Small to Medium HDD Rigs

michael.kleespies@mineralstech.com (Michael Kleespies) — Mon, 15 Nov 2021 09:00:00 -0500

Yes, MMO behaves differently, but it can prove effective in unconsolidated formations.

Why Does HDD Pump More Fluids than Other Types of Drilling?

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 15:00:00 -0400

On episode 127 of Ask Brock, host Brock Yordy talks fluids in HDD versus other types of drilling.

Hydrostatic Pressure: Both a Friend and Foe for Drillers

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 09:00:00 -0400

Drillers can minimize frackouts, circulation loss by keeping fluids and slurries clean, above the water table.

Mud Technology International Inc. Products

Mon, 06 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Company makes a variety of solids control equipment for HDD, water well, geothermal and other markets.

In HDD, It’s Soil Identification for the Win

todd.tannehill@mineralstech.com (Todd Tannehill) — Thu, 17 Jun 2021 16:46:45 -0400

In horizontal directional drilling, ground conditions unlock the keys to a successful bore.

Dale Jenkins on Building a Business in HDD

Mon, 14 Jun 2021 09:30:39 -0400

On Boring Conversations, episode 3, Dale Jenkins discusses launching Southern Underground LLC in 2019, along with training and consulting in horizontal directional drilling.

Mudslayer M350

Mon, 14 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Company calls recycler a "powerhouse" for water well, geothermal, geotech and HDD.

The 1-2-3 Approach to Drilling Fluids

george.dugan@cetco.com (George Dugan) — Fri, 14 May 2021 16:30:00 -0400

Mud techs, operators can ask a few simple questions to optimize their fluids to the drilling project.

For Drillers, It’s the Balance of Power

todd.tannehill@mineralstech.com (Todd Tannehill) — Fri, 16 Apr 2021 09:00:00 -0400

A mud scale, also called a mud balance, is indispensable for drilling jobs like grouting and slurry solidification

Center Rock Inc. Downhole Drills and Bits

Mon, 15 Feb 2021 00:00:00 -0500

Company designs drills, bits for all rock drilling applications.

Schooling the Next Generation of Drillers

verduscoj@bnpmedia.com (Jeremy Verdusco) — Mon, 01 Feb 2021 09:00:00 -0500

Fleming College’s Jim Smith discusses teaching drilling trades and how the school responds to industry needs.

Ditch Witch Promotes from within for Division General Manager

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -0500

Kevin Smith to bring Ditch Witch, Subsite Electronics, American Augers and Trencor under one corporate roof.

Going to Drilling School: Jim Smith of Ontario’s Fleming College

Mon, 18 Jan 2021 09:00:00 -0500

On episode 21 of Drilling In-Site, we discuss the challenges and opportunities of drilling trades education.