Spending over 40 years in the drill pipe industry has sent me on more than a couple trips to look at drill rod problems. Even the obvious extremes give us lessons.

In episode 9 of our new video series, Ask Brock, The Driller contributor Brock Yordy talks about one of drilling's many challenges: circulation loss in fractured formations.

Every dig presents its own challenges, and an experienced air compressor sales associate plus a strong dealer network will be able to answer questions, find the machine that best suits the job and deliver it in time to the jobsite.

Looking at other industries' experiences provides us with the opportunity to lessen the growing pains of nurturing the drilling industry into a model for safety and sustainability in the 21st century.

Following a few best practices to ensure you have an effective, long-lasting seal will save you headaches down the road and give you peace of mind that your well is safe from contamination.

In episode 8 of Ask Brock, The Driller contributor Brock Yordy advises a family drilling business on how to stay competitive and versatile with new equipment.

One of the biggest issues with nuclear power is waste disposal. At present, most nuclear power plants store their waste on site. This is a temporary fix at best.

We'll look today at the current state of things when it comes to gasoline as a fuel source.

Recently, I have attended two good meetings, sadly missed an important one and visited some locations that have a serious water quality problem.

When unforeseen problems occur on a drilling project, I imagine myself as a contestant on "Who Wants to be a Millionaire."