In episode 8, anchor Brock Yordy gets into the important topics of plugging orphan oil & gas wells and recruiting new hires, and then interviews driller Robert Coon.

Coon retired from the company that bears his family name and says he sees a big drop in the number of people who are willing to work in drilling.

“Owners need to start breeding more drillers, I guess,” Coon says.

This episode covers:

• Federal funding for plugging orphan oil & gas wells
• 2022 Rio Grande water supply
• Historic low levels in Lake Powell, Lake Mead
• Repetitive stress injuries in drilling and construction work
• Physical conditioning for drilling and construction workers
• Advice on staying safe over a drilling career
• Inspiring a younger generation to work in drilling and construction
• The aging construction and drilling workforce
• A “living wage” for drilling and construction

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Drilling expert Brock Yordy is a regular The Driller contributing writer. Send news tips and interview suggestions to questions@askbrock.com.