https://www.thedriller.com/rss/5961 en-us A daily crawl of drilling news from around the globe that's affecting the industry and the people involved in it. A daily crawl of drilling news from around the globe that's affecting the industry and the people involved in it. 

]]> http://www.thedriller.com/articles/93990 Thu, 03 Sep 2026 16:20:12 -0400 https://www.thedriller.com/articles/93990-three-bits-geothermal-is-heating-up-in-china-the-21-year-superfund-cleanup-and-more josephjsmith749@gmail.com (J.J. Smith) 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. 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.

]]> http://www.thedriller.com/articles/93988 Thu, 03 Sep 2026 13:48:08 -0400 https://www.thedriller.com/articles/93988-oral-arguments-in-lawsuit-challenging-epas-pfas-rule-set-for-sept-18 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. 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.

]]> http://www.thedriller.com/articles/93987 Wed, 02 Sep 2026 15:26:50 -0400 https://www.thedriller.com/articles/93987-workplace-safety-playbooks-havent-changed-but-the-hazards-have 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. 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.

]]> http://www.thedriller.com/articles/93986 Wed, 02 Sep 2026 11:25:52 -0400 https://www.thedriller.com/articles/93986-epa-accepting-applications-for-annual-brownfields-job-training-grants 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 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

]]> http://www.thedriller.com/articles/93984 Tue, 01 Sep 2026 09:29:42 -0400 https://www.thedriller.com/articles/93984-three-bits-the-state-of-things-class-is-in-session-for-geothermal-and-more kgabriel@bnpmedia.com (Kerith Gabriel) 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. 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.

]]> http://www.thedriller.com/articles/93979 Thu, 27 Aug 2026 05:00:00 -0400 https://www.thedriller.com/articles/93979-veolia-files-lawsuit-in-delaware-to-recover-pfas-treatment-costs-from-nine-companies 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 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

]]> http://www.thedriller.com/articles/93978 Wed, 26 Aug 2026 12:23:31 -0400 https://www.thedriller.com/articles/93978-the-differences-in-safety-culture-between-employees-and-contractors johnnyoldaniwords@gmail.com (John Oldani) 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. 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.

]]> http://www.thedriller.com/articles/93977 Wed, 26 Aug 2026 10:45:34 -0400 https://www.thedriller.com/articles/93977-another-shortage-affecting-americas-water-the-decline-of-people-working-in-the-sector johnnyoldaniwords@gmail.com (John Oldani) EPA officials say the move is intended to help the agency and state regulators work together to assess water systems and protect drinking water. EPA officials say the move is intended to help the agency and state regulators work together to assess water systems and protect drinking water.

]]> http://www.thedriller.com/articles/93976 Wed, 26 Aug 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.thedriller.com/articles/93976-epa-releases-new-checklist-aimed-at-catching-drinking-water-issues-earlier johnnyoldaniwords@gmail.com (John Oldani) The funding helps support EPA's Real Water Technical Assistance initiative, known as RealWaterTA, which launched earlier this year. The funding helps support EPA's Real Water Technical Assistance initiative, known as RealWaterTA, which launched earlier this year. 

]]> http://www.thedriller.com/articles/93942 Thu, 25 Jun 2026 05:24:17 -0400 https://www.thedriller.com/articles/93942-epa-announces-255-million-to-help-small-communities-tackle-wastewater-challenges brock@thedriller.com (Brock Yordy) You would never step onto a site without proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Your mental health requires its own PPE load out. You would never step onto a site without proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Your mental health requires its own PPE load out.

]]> http://www.thedriller.com/articles/93936 Thu, 18 Jun 2026 06:05:12 -0400 https://www.thedriller.com/articles/93936-ppe-is-not-just-physical-its-also-needs-to-be-protection-for-the-mental-health-of-our-workforce-too Geothermal power has been used in the United States for nearly 70 years, but it still generates less than 1% of the nation’s electricity. Geothermal power has been used in the United States for nearly 70 years, but it still generates less than 1% of the nation’s electricity. 

]]> http://www.thedriller.com/articles/93931 Thu, 11 Jun 2026 05:23:43 -0400 https://www.thedriller.com/articles/93931-house-passes-bipartisan-geothermal-energy-package johnnyoldaniwords@gmail.com (John Oldani) As the DOE commits to keeping more coal plants active, the decision pits dependable power against research into clean energy transition As the DOE commits to keeping more coal plants active, the decision pits dependable power against research into clean energy transition

]]> http://www.thedriller.com/articles/93929 Thu, 11 Jun 2026 05:01:04 -0400 https://www.thedriller.com/articles/93929-coal-plant-extension-reignites-the-debate-between-job-creation-and-environmental-responsibility johnnyoldaniwords@gmail.com (John Oldani) New national water availability assessment provides data to help evaluate water supply and demand long term across the United States. New national water availability assessment provides data to help evaluate water supply and demand long term across the United States.

]]> http://www.thedriller.com/articles/93927 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 06:23:24 -0400 https://www.thedriller.com/articles/93927-usgs-launches-nationwide-water-availability-tool-for-future-planning johnnyoldaniwords@gmail.com (John Oldani) Interior secretary Doug Burgum’s appeal of a federal renewable energy ruling could create new challenges for geothermal projects and permitting reform. Interior secretary Doug Burgum’s appeal of a federal renewable energy ruling could create new challenges for geothermal projects and permitting reform.

]]> http://www.thedriller.com/articles/93925 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 05:15:10 -0400 https://www.thedriller.com/articles/93925-growing-uncertainty-for-americas-clean-energy-future The merger would give company larger market value than any U.S. energy company other than the two oil giants, ExxonMobil and Chevron. The merger would give company larger market value than any U.S. energy company other than the two oil giants, ExxonMobil and Chevron.

]]> http://www.thedriller.com/articles/93922 Thu, 28 May 2026 06:57:08 -0400 https://www.thedriller.com/articles/93922-florida-based-next-era-energy-wants-in-on-wind johnnyoldaniwords@gmail.com (John Oldani) As more states explore converting orphan wells into clean heat, this multipurpose approach to remediation could solve a widespread problem. As more states explore converting orphan wells into clean heat, this multipurpose approach to remediation could solve a widespread problem.

]]> http://www.thedriller.com/articles/93917 Thu, 21 May 2026 06:46:38 -0400 https://www.thedriller.com/articles/93917-can-abandoned-oil-wells-become-geothermal-energy-sources Each week, we take a look at three topics affecting the drilling industry in some shape or form. Each week, we take a look at three topics affecting the drilling industry in some shape or form. 

]]> http://www.thedriller.com/articles/93915 Thu, 21 May 2026 06:18:12 -0400 https://www.thedriller.com/articles/93915-three-bits-preparing-for-el-nino-doe-payouts-and-a-solar-powered-revival From tricone to PDCs, today's bits are impressive and powerful as they've ever been. But they’re only as effective as how they’re utilized. From tricone to PDCs, today's bits are impressive and powerful as they've ever been. But they’re only as effective as how they’re utilized.

]]> http://www.thedriller.com/articles/93913 Wed, 13 May 2026 14:52:56 -0400 https://www.thedriller.com/articles/93913-plugging-your-drill-bits-consider-the-following johnnyoldaniwords@gmail.com (John Oldani) With EPA reshaping its approach to water policies, environmental advocates question if the agency's ideas can offset larger infrastructure and consumption problems. With EPA reshaping its approach to water policies, environmental advocates question if the agency's ideas can offset larger infrastructure and consumption problems. 

]]> http://www.thedriller.com/articles/93912 Wed, 13 May 2026 14:41:27 -0400 https://www.thedriller.com/articles/93912-a-new-direction-for-federal-water-policy kgabriel@bnpmedia.com (Kerith Gabriel) The company still prides itself on being the first HDD guidance firm to complete an intersect pilot hole and still holds records for drill depths with its system. The company still prides itself on being the first HDD guidance firm to complete an intersect pilot hole and still holds records for drill depths with its system.

]]> http://www.thedriller.com/articles/93909 Wed, 06 May 2026 12:29:40 -0400 https://www.thedriller.com/articles/93909-houston-based-prime-horizontal-announces-buyout-with-a-goal-of-expansion-into-more-global-markets Awaiting approval in the Senate, this amendment preserves the ability of states and individuals to hold manufacturers accountable and prevents federal overreach that would override stricter local protections. Awaiting approval in the Senate, this amendment preserves the ability of states and individuals to hold manufacturers accountable and prevents federal overreach that would override stricter local protections. 

]]> http://www.thedriller.com/articles/93908 Wed, 06 May 2026 11:30:43 -0400 https://www.thedriller.com/articles/93908-with-the-house-passing-rep-lunas-amendment-to-remove-pesticide-liability-protections-heres-what-that-could-mean-for-remediation-efforts The EPA’s latest update is a step toward making information more accessible. As lead exposure continues to affect homes, schools, andcommunities, clearer guidance could help people take action sooner. The EPA’s latest update is a step toward making information more accessible. As lead exposure continues to affect homes, schools, andcommunities, clearer guidance could help people take action sooner.

]]> http://www.thedriller.com/articles/93904 Tue, 28 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.thedriller.com/articles/93904-new-lead-website-expands-public-education-push-on-exposure-risks This is another signal that geothermal is trying to move into a different phase. Less experimental, more repeatable. This is another signal that geothermal is trying to move into a different phase. Less experimental, more repeatable.

]]> http://www.thedriller.com/articles/93901 Wed, 22 Apr 2026 07:00:00 -0400 https://www.thedriller.com/articles/93901-fervo-vallourec-ink-800m-deal-to-scale-us-geothermal-buildout Data centers are often backed by large investments and long-term energy agreements, and in some cases, companies have already secured water and power rights years in advance. Data centers are often backed by large investments and long-term energy agreements, and in some cases, companies have already secured water and power rights years in advance.

]]> http://www.thedriller.com/articles/93902 Wed, 22 Apr 2026 05:00:00 -0400 https://www.thedriller.com/articles/93902-senator-durbin-pushes-data-center-transparency-bill-as-utility-costs-climb The company’s first commercial-scale Eavor-Loop is now operating in Geretsried, Germany. This marks a key milestone as it looks to prove the concept at scale. The company’s first commercial-scale Eavor-Loop is now operating in Geretsried, Germany. This marks a key milestone as it looks to prove the concept at scale.

]]> http://www.thedriller.com/articles/93900 Wed, 22 Apr 2026 03:00:00 -0400 https://www.thedriller.com/articles/93900-eavor-wins-global-cleantech-award-for-closed-loop-geothermal-technology The updated plan reflects a broader shift in how water is managed across the country - less as a one-time-use resource, and more as something that can be treated, reused, and reintegrated into the system. The updated plan reflects a broader shift in how water is managed across the country - less as a one-time-use resource, and more as something that can be treated, reused, and reintegrated into the system.

]]> http://www.thedriller.com/articles/93899 Wed, 22 Apr 2026 01:00:00 -0400 https://www.thedriller.com/articles/93899-epa-launches-wrap-20-to-expand-water-reuse-nationwide PFAS contamination isn’t a future problem—it’s already affecting thousands of water systems. The challenge is that fixing it can take years and significant investment. PFAS contamination isn’t a future problem—it’s already affecting thousands of water systems. The challenge is that fixing it can take years and significant investment.

]]> http://www.thedriller.com/articles/93894 Thu, 16 Apr 2026 02:26:22 -0400 https://www.thedriller.com/articles/93894-pfas-out-initiative-aims-to-tackle-drinking-water-contamination-early This project is particularly notable because it ties carbon storage to ethanol production—an industry already widespread in the Midwest. This project is particularly notable because it ties carbon storage to ethanol production—an industry already widespread in the Midwest.

]]> http://www.thedriller.com/articles/93893 Thu, 16 Apr 2026 02:21:32 -0400 https://www.thedriller.com/articles/93893-class-vi-carbon-storage-well-approved-in-kansas johnnyoldaniwords@gmail.com (John Oldani) This project also taps into an existing advantage: thousands of oil and gas wells that could potentially be repurposed. This project also taps into an existing advantage: thousands of oil and gas wells that could potentially be repurposed. 

]]> http://www.thedriller.com/articles/93895 Thu, 16 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.thedriller.com/articles/93895-doe-backs-14-million-geothermal-demonstration-in-pennsylvania