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New Hydro-Excavation equipment reflects industry push for efficiency

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MTech just produced three new tools designed t0 help reduce physical strain on crews while also shortening setup times, particularly during lift station cleaning or work in confined areas. MTech…

Is million enough to clean up PFAS contamination in Pennsylvania? The EPA thinks so.

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Is $39 million enough to clean up PFAS contamination in Pennsylvania? The EPA thinks so.

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This new wave of funding specifically targets drinking water contamination in vulnerable communities. This new wave of funding specifically targets drinking water contamination in vulnerable communities.

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Can abandoned oil wells become geothermal energy sources?

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As more states explore converting orphan wells into clean heat, this multipurpose approach to remediation could solve a widespread problem. As more states explore converting orphan wells into clean heat,…

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Three bits: Preparing for El Nino, DOE payouts and a solar powered revival?

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Each week, we take a look at three topics affecting the drilling industry in some shape or form. Each week, we take a look at three topics affecting the drilling…

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The science of creating stable boreholes, explained

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Knowing the right way could mean the difference between a clear compact borehole wall and needing to rethink the whole process entirely. Knowing the right way could mean the difference…

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Plugging your drill bits? Consider the following…

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From tricone to PDCs, today's bits are impressive and powerful as they've ever been. But they’re only as effective as how they’re utilized. From tricone to PDCs, today's bits are…

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A new direction for federal water policy?

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With EPA reshaping its approach to water policies, environmental advocates question if the agency's ideas can offset larger infrastructure and consumption problems. With EPA reshaping its approach to water policies,…

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Pennsylvania is trying to solve its orphaned well problem. But it’s still trying to figure out just how many there are.

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The abandoned well crisis in the Keystone State continues to grow as cleanup efforts struggle to keep pace. The abandoned well crisis in the Keystone State continues to grow as…

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Three bits: Revamping preconstruction, geothermal’s revival of orphan wells, and more

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Each week, The Driller looks at three newsworthy items affecting the work you do. Consider it your two-minute news update for the drilling community and the industry at-large. Each week,…

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Star Iron Works, Inc. Manufactures Fishing Tools including Spears and Overshots

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Star Iron Works, Inc manufactures a line of fishing tools to help with your drilling needs in an emergency or to stock on your shelf before an emergency occurs. Star Iron…