National Driller

Discover new methods to engage and retain the Gen Z workforce now entering the drilling industry and looking for companies that share their values of mutual respect and growth. 

https://www.thedriller.com/articles/92961-this-is-not-a-drill-aligning-employer-strategies-with-gen-z-expectations-in-the-drilling-industry

Ukrainian startup Beholder secures nearly $1 million in funding to enhance AI-powered critical mineral exploration, aiming to boost the global supply of raw materials essential for the green ener...

https://www.thedriller.com/articles/92960-ukrainian-ai-pioneer-beholder-secures-funding-for-enhanced-mineral-exploration

Explore Earth Day initiatives, worker safety on Memorial Day, and innovative workforce development in geothermal energy.

https://www.thedriller.com/articles/92955-earth-day-focus-geothermal-growth-and-worker-safety

The EPA has designated two PFAS chemicals as hazardous substances under Superfund, facilitating cleanup while ensuring non-producers like municipalities and farmers aren't burdened with remediati...

https://www.thedriller.com/articles/92958-epa-designates-two-pfas-chemicals-hazardous-substances

The Bureau of Land Management has adopted categorical exclusions from other agencies to streamline the geothermal energy permitting process on public lands.

https://www.thedriller.com/articles/92957-bureau-of-land-management-adopts-measures-to-speed-up-geothermal-energy-permitting

California water utilities have filed a lawsuit against chemical manufacturers citing new EPA regulations on PFAS, seeking damages for contamination of drinking water.

https://www.thedriller.com/articles/92956-california-water-utilities-file-pfas-lawsuit-citing-new-epa-standards

The bureau is “working on the alternative development stage for operations post-2026” for the Colorado River Basin, with “the goal to have a draft environmental impact statement by the end ...

https://www.thedriller.com/articles/92954-draft-of-environmental-impact-statement-for-colorado-river-promised-by-december

“We (EPA) think that steps like this can significantly help reduce the amount of PFAS  that exists in our daily lives that may wash into sewers and end up in wastewater treatment facilities,�...

https://www.thedriller.com/articles/92953-pfas-guidance-documents-issued-by-epa

‘Unearth’ the revelations from NY-GEO Albany on geothermal's role in reshaping our world, including the drilling industry.

https://www.thedriller.com/articles/92951-no-sleep-till-brooklyn-ny-geo-is-one-beast-of-a-geothermal-conference

In a groundbreaking announcement, the Geothermal Drillers Association (GDA) has launched to foster innovation, safety, and growth within the geothermal drilling sector, uniting industry leaders t...

https://www.thedriller.com/articles/92952-launch-of-the-geothermal-drillers-association-pioneering-a-sustainable-future

The EPA sets new drinking water standards for specific PFAS chemicals, aiming to reduce exposure and safeguard public health with a historic investment for PFAS remediation.

https://www.thedriller.com/articles/92950-epa-finalizes-rule-setting-pfas-limits-for-drinking-water

Discover what made this year's NY-GEO conference the perfect hub for all of the most crucial geothermal conversations in drilling and beyond. 

https://www.thedriller.com/articles/92946-2024-albany-ny-geo-recap

This session highlighted the crucial need for workforce development in clean energy, emphasizing training, certification, union collaboration, and inclusive efforts to build a skilled geothermal ...

https://www.thedriller.com/articles/92944-getting-serious-about-workforce-development

The EPA has major projects for drinking water in two of the largest city populations in America. Read more about these developments. 

https://www.thedriller.com/articles/92947-plans-to-restore-communities-safe-drinking-water-touted

Discover the highlights of this illuminating panel on geothermal regulations featuring Kevin Moravec, Carrie Friello, Beth Guidetti, David Rosick, Gino Di Rezze, and David Hermantin.

https://www.thedriller.com/articles/92945-ny-geo-session-geothermal-drilling-techniques

IGSHPA's transition to more accessible and widespread training is sure to revolutionize the industry and bring in a whole new demographic for geothermal. 

https://www.thedriller.com/articles/92943-igshpa-tech-certifications-pioneering-the-future-of-geothermal-training

See how Rep. Chris Pappas plans to introduce the Clean Water Standards for PFAS Act in the next few days. 

https://www.thedriller.com/articles/92949-lawmaker-seeks-guidelines-standards-for-industry-on-classes-of-pfas

The EPA is set to announce new "maximum containment levels" for specific PFAS chemicals on April 10, 2024, driving significant remediation efforts in water systems nationwide.

https://www.thedriller.com/articles/92948-epa-to-announce-max-containment-levels-of-pfas-chemicals

Washington state's unanimous approval of House Bill 2131 ignites a shift towards sustainable heating and cooling, empowering utilities to sell thermal energy through advanced networks.

https://www.thedriller.com/articles/92942-washington-embraces-clean-energy-with-new-thermal-energy-network-legislation

As the Supreme Court deliberated on Ohio v. EPA, challenging the "Good Neighbor Plan," the EPA announced its partial denial of requests to reconsider or change the plan.

https://www.thedriller.com/articles/92941-epa-partially-denies-good-neighbor-plan-petitions

Dive into the new OSHA rules, water conservation, the awe of a solar eclipse, and geothermal drilling's future.

https://www.thedriller.com/articles/92935-new-osha-rules-water-grants-and-a-solar-spectacle

The U.S. Department of Energy invests $60 million in enhanced geothermal systems, aiming to unlock the potential of Earth's heat for clean, reliable energy across the nation.

https://www.thedriller.com/articles/92940-harnessing-earths-heat-a-60-million-leap-towards-geothermal-energy

As the groundwater depletion threat looms, our collective action and commitment to sustainability have never been more critical. 

https://www.thedriller.com/articles/92937-groundwater-depletion-a-looming-crisis-and-the-path-to-sustainability

The EPA's new rule mandates facilities near waterways to develop plans for worst-case chemical spills.

https://www.thedriller.com/articles/92939-epa-sets-rule-to-protect-waterways-from-chemical-spills

Quaise Energy's innovative use of gyrotron drills promises to unlock the vast potential of geothermal energy by making deep and hot drilling more accessible and efficient, offering a sustainable ...

https://www.thedriller.com/articles/92936-innovating-deep-into-the-earth-the-future-of-geothermal-drilling

The drilling industry stands at the forefront of a green transition, with geothermal energy's untapped potential offering a clean, inexhaustible power source that could revolutionize renewable en...

https://www.thedriller.com/articles/92938-us-claims-geothermal-will-become-renewable-powerhouse

Customers have found features on the Geoprobe®31 series rigs give them an advantage in conquering the complexities of today’s labor market.

https://www.thedriller.com/articles/92914-geoprobe-31-series-drilling-rig

This April Fool’s Day, we discuss how only fools would disregard conservation and climate change in drilling. 

https://www.thedriller.com/articles/92932-future-proofing-with-gen-z-no-april-fooling-around

Bipartisan U.S. Senators concur that the federal government needs to intervene to shield cities, water utilities, and water treatment facilities from legal responsibility for the detection of per...

https://www.thedriller.com/articles/92933-preventing-passive-receivers-from-pfas-liability-urged

Drilling expert John E. Schmitt delves into the peculiarities of two unique cable tool drilling casings encountered in Southern Michigan, exploring their unconventional characteristics and the my...

https://www.thedriller.com/articles/92931-drilling-enigmas-two-unusual-michigan-well-casings