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Sooner or later, each individual or organization active in the drilling world and using engines will need to deal with the realities of emissions regulations put in place by the Environmental Protection Agency.

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.

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

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

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.

Saltwater intrusion occurs naturally along the thousands of miles of U.S. coastline, though it is exacerbated by climatic events and increased water demand driven by population growth.

In order to work properly, every bit is designed to run with a given amount of down pressure. It takes a certain amount of push. When drilling vertically, this is bit weight.

While many people consider the cheapest option to be the simplest answer, the upfront cost should never be the only factor when selecting a water well drill.