Between conventional mud drilling and straight air drilling, there is another method that is well adapted to many parts of the country: reverse circulation drilling.

Civil turmoil, dense forests and under-developed infrastructure blanket a majority of Liberia and Sierra Leone. Add to that a lack of clean drinking water, and daily life in many of the region’s isolated communities is an absolute battle.

If we know what is dangerous and respect it, we can minimize the possibility for failure that leads to injury or death.

I am of the opinion that if you really go to one of these things, you can’t fail to meet someone new who it will be in your best interest to know, see a new product that you might want to use or learn a new process, especially in drilling, that can be valuable to you.

Having the answers to these common questions prior to the bit hitting the ground will help make for a smooth drilling operation and a positive experience.

Drilco Industrial in Midland, Texas, was an industry leader in design and engineering.

Some people find a profession in drilling; some people are born into it.

Before drilling a well, we must consider what variables of contamination could have a negative impact on the well. Minimizing that risk starts with a proper site assessment.

I got into a discussion the other night about derrick design, the different rigs and the reasons for the designs, so I thought I’d share a little of what I’ve learned over the years.

The Driller caught up with Kyle Courtney to ask him about MyWaterWell.com and find out more about its services and exactly what benefits it can offer the groundwater industry.