In Drilling Fluids, Why Reformulate a Great Product? Little Changes Add Up to Better Performance for HDD, Other Drillers George Dugan January 10, 2022 No Comments Changes to usability, suspension, dosage often driven by requests from HDD, other contractors in the field.Read More
Resources for Recruiting Veterans into the Drilling Industry Transferrable Skills an Asset for Environmental Drillers, Other Roles Jessica Alexander January 7, 2022 No Comments Transferrable skills make them an asset to environmental, other drilling companies, but where to find them?Read More
Drilling, Infrastructure and Optimism for 2022 Big Investments in Water, Roads and Bridges, Broadband Coming Jeremy Verdusco December 30, 2021 No Comments From more in-person events to big investments in water, roads, bridges and broadband, 2022 has potential.Read More
Specialty Cable-Tool Drill Bits for Difficult Formations Twisted Bits, Star Bits and Others Designed to Keep Things Straight John Schmitt December 27, 2021 No Comments Columnist John Schmitt talks twisted bits, star bits and others designed for particular drilling challenges.Read More
A $2M Drill Pipe Deal: My China Adventure Columnist Recounts 6,000 Mile Trip for Contract Signing David King December 22, 2021 No Comments Columnist David King, with some nervousness, sets out on the 6,000-plus mile trip just to sign a contract.Read More
What Components Go into a Health, Safety Program? A Good Program Doesn’t have to be Complex Dave Bowers December 17, 2021 No Comments Launching a program? It doesn’t have to be complex, but it does have to be thorough and well-communicated.Read More
Patience and Adversity on the Job and Off A Look at How Common Words Relate to Leadership Jake Fletcher December 13, 2021 No Comments Grabbing another tool in the toolbox, we explore how common words relate to professional, personal leadership.Read More
Three Key Practices for Managing Remote Employees Drill Crews, Office Staff Need Clear Goals and Regular Engagement Jessica Alexander December 10, 2021 No Comments Whether drill crews or office staff, teams need clear expectations and goals, as well as regular engagement.Read More
The Long View with Drilling Industry Vets What Advice would You Give for Long-Term Success? Jeremy Verdusco December 3, 2021 No Comments What advice would you give someone who wants long-term success in the drilling and water supply industry?Read More
The Most Important Part of a Spudder Drill String: The Drill Bit Bit in Cable Tool Applications both Cuts, Mixes Cuttings John Schmitt November 29, 2021 No Comments The bit in cable tool applications makes the hole, but it also mixes cuttings so they can be bailed out.Read More