Here are a few ways to keep a traditional rig busy.

Rig and consumables to be used in hands-on student learning.

A successful project starts by finding common ground — or, better yet, common soil — between driller and scientist.

Atlas Copco high-pressure booster range promotes efficiency.

Company says 6,835-foot hole sets new record.

Jon Torpy has 20 years of experience in the industry.

Rod handling is one of those elusive innovations attempted and often, after several failures, abandoned for traditional methods. Layne succeeded where many had failed by capitalizing on its strong drilling knowledge to create a solution that would be practical in the field.

True exploration drilling is when a driller goes into an area that nobody has drilled before. I have been involved with some true exploration projects over the years, and thought I’d share some of my experiences.

One of the surest ways to improve operational efficiency of an exploration project is to find a way to shorten trip time — without compromising safety.

Traveling to whatever state calls for a job, gaining experience in a variety of specializations, and trying a little bit of everything can all add up to be the difference between failing and success.