My next columns will be about water conditioning. I am going to start with the most common contaminant issue that we have here in southeast Michigan: hardness.

It is time to become proactive and help educate OSHA about our procedures, as opposed to arguing why drilling doesn’t fit in OSHA standards.

The number of products available to drillers is constantly growing and, therefore, they face a never-ending learning curve. This column addresses some of the frequently asked questions we receive about grouts and sealants.

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.

When choosing a size and type of mud pump for your drilling project, there are several factors to consider.

Any kind of water is treatable. However, there are times when it makes more sense to repair potential issues with a well, and other times that call for drilling a well in a new location.

I usually write about rigs and well-related topics, but this month I’m going to break from the norm a little and tell a story about my friends and I from a few years ago in North Dakota.

The whole supply chain has to prepare for impacts as U.S. tariffs and retaliatory tariffs from other countries settle in.

Tit-for-tat tariffs will have wide-ranging effects on the drilling industry, regardless of opinions on the current resident of the White House.

In blasthole applications, UHV is important not only in the design process, but as a factor in everyday monitoring of drill pipe life.