As we combed the aisles of the show floor, we sought to interview just a few of these hopeful #FutureDrillers about what they think of drilling, what goals they have in life, and what the future holds in store for them and drilling worldwide.

In the drilling industry, the ability to listen actively is a skill that separates those who succeed from those who fail in the long run. 

The lives of runners and mining professionals may differ in many ways. Still, one thing that remains the same is their ability to withstand all conditions, push past all obstacles, and find the right path forward in any situation. 

You don’t have to believe in it to see that those who do influence why we drill and what we drill for.

Emerging Drillers series recognizes excellence and shows people paths to follow into the drilling industry.

Construction contractor strategy: Evaluate projects on one metric, consider all inputs and price accordingly.

Western states face multi-generational challenges and opportunities, and groundwater industry has expertise.

Resources are there for us to use, but we have to manage them with future generations in mind.

Think of it as reference for company SOPs, JSAs, training docs and anything else your employees need to know.

Legal expert Jesse Richardson says new “waters of the U.S.” definition still raises plenty of questions.