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Danfoss Releases Improved VLT AutomationDrive

Updated Drive Features Both Hardware and Software Enhancements

January 31, 2018

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The updated VLT AutomationDrive offers a variety of new improvements including compact generation D- and E-enclosures.

API President and CEO to Step Down

After 10 Years, President and CEO will Leave in August 2018

January 30, 2018

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In his 10-year tenure at API, he grew membership by almost 50 percent and added members from every sector of the industry.

SD Mines Adds New Mining Engineering Doctoral Program

School Says Ph.D. Track Will Increase Funding Opportunities

January 25, 2018

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In statement, school says program will "incubate and nurture emerging programs."

Blue Demon PDC Drilling System

January 15, 2018

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Company touts its completely field-replaceable PDC drilling system.

Tips for Getting the Most from Your Drill Pipe

David King

January 9, 2018

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Are we dooming our drill pipe because of issues that we are just not aware of? These notes will help.

Tips for Preparing for Cold Weather Drilling Jobs

Wayne Nash

January 5, 2018

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This month, I’d like to write about preparing ourselves for winter weather. After all, the rig won’t run itself.

Tips for Running, Cementing Casing on Drilling Jobs

Wayne Nash

December 19, 2017

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Almost every well constructed, and virtually all drilled wells, use casing to support the hole and allow access to the producing horizon, be it oil, gas, water or most anything else under the ground.

Drill Tool Maker Halco Hires North American Regional Manager

New Hire Has Extensive Drilling Equipment Background

December 18, 2017

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Statement says his "heart lies in the drilling tools side of the business"

Buy or Rent? Tips for Generators on Drilling Jobs

Todd Howe

October 23, 2017

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Because of the equipment's central role in a drilling operation, contractors are often torn between investing in the purchase of a mobile generator or renting the machine as needed.