Latest Drilling News

'Unique’ Situations Can Shape Efforts to Remove PFAS Substances

josephjsmith749@gmail.com (J.J. Smith) — Wed, 07 Oct 2026 13:24:42 -0400

Blended water sources; landfill contamination and various types of absorbents used can effect water quality

Senate Bill Supporting Aquifer Research Opposed by U.S. Geological Survey

josephjsmith749@gmail.com (J.J. Smith) — Mon, 05 Oct 2026 13:32:21 -0400

Bills would increase drilling for geothermal, supports demonstration projects

Three bits: Gateway tunnel boring begins, the 'dirty energy' states and more

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 16:20:46 -0400

Your routine roundup of drilling news from across the globe.

Yale Completes 263-Borehole Geothermal Field Beneath Science Hill

johnnyoldaniwords@gmail.com (John Oldani) — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 11:17:21 -0400

Crews drilled 263 boreholes to depths of 850 feet as part of a district geothermal system that will heat and cool the university's research buildings.

EPA Changes Approach to Leaking Underground Tanks in Midwest

johnnyoldaniwords@gmail.com (John Oldani) — Tue, 29 Sep 2026 14:31:06 -0400

The agency says more targeted testing helped close 10 leaking underground storage tank cases in Michigan and Minnesota while cutting investigation costs.

Three Bits: The Behind the Scenes Extension on Coal and Drilling for Noah's Ark?

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 11:30:55 -0400

Your routine roundup of drilling news and notes from across the globe

Wildfire Smoke Should Be Treated as an Ongoing Health Hazard for Outdoor Workers. Here's Why.

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 12:45:05 -0400

Drilling crews are continuing full shifts even as air quality alerts intensify. Many don't have the right respiratory protection, or even realize what they have won't actually protect them

Three Bits: NFL quarterback gifts AC to Philly schools, U.S. switch still too slow from fossil fuels and more

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 10:02:17 -0400

Our routine look at three quick hits to know affecting the drilling industry and beyond

Why Safety Training Still Fails in 2026

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 07:47:00 -0400

Safety culture isn't built through posters and checklists alone. It relies on understanding your workforce: how employees learn, and what leaders do after the training’s over.

EPA’s Water Reuse Action Plan Expected to Cut Industrial Discharges of PFAS Substances

josephjsmith749@gmail.com (J.J. Smith) — Thu, 24 Sep 2026 07:35:26 -0400

The new plan includes a list of more than 180 state reuse regulations, guidelines compiled by EPA

Bipartisan Support is Present for Senate Bills Advancing Geothermal Energy

josephjsmith749@gmail.com (J.J. Smith) — Thu, 24 Sep 2026 07:26:09 -0400

Bills would increase drilling for geothermal, and support demonstration projects.

Drillers and More Get the Opportunity to 'Educate Themselves' at the 2026 NDA Drill Expo

kgabriel@bnpmedia.com (Kerith Gabriel) — Tue, 22 Sep 2026 15:14:33 -0400

Nearly 500 attendees where treated to two days of education, instruction and camaderie inside the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville

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

josephjsmith749@gmail.com (J.J. Smith) — 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.

johnnyoldaniwords@gmail.com (John Oldani) — 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.

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

johnnyoldaniwords@gmail.com (John Oldani) — 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.

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

johnnyoldaniwords@gmail.com (John Oldani) — Wed, 09 Sep 2026 13:15:53 -0400

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

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.

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

josephjsmith749@gmail.com (J.J. Smith) — 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.

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

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

kgabriel@bnpmedia.com (Kerith Gabriel) — 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.

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

johnnyoldaniwords@gmail.com (John Oldani) — 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

johnnyoldaniwords@gmail.com (John Oldani) — 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.

EPA announces $25.5 million to help small communities tackle wastewater challenges

johnnyoldaniwords@gmail.com (John Oldani) — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 05:24:17 -0400

The funding helps support EPA's Real Water Technical Assistance initiative, known as RealWaterTA, which launched earlier this year.

PPE is not just physical, it's also needs to be protection for the mental health of our workforce too

brock@thedriller.com (Brock Yordy) — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 06:05:12 -0400

You would never step onto a site without proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Your mental health requires its own PPE load out.

House passes bipartisan geothermal energy package

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 05:23:43 -0400

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.

Coal plant extension reignites the debate between job creation and environmental responsibility

johnnyoldaniwords@gmail.com (John Oldani) — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 05:01:04 -0400

As the DOE commits to keeping more coal plants active, the decision pits dependable power against research into clean energy transition