Hydraulic Fracturing is a growing practice that has increased the output of oil and natural gas. Yet myths surrounding the process continue to pop up and spread. In this third part of our Hydraulic Fracturing series we’ll tackle the rumors of health problems associated with hydraulic fracturing. There are three main areas of concern that […]
The drilling profession involves dangerous situations and the potential for catastrophic accidents and injuries. Consistent safety practices should be expected from every member of the crew, from the owner to the foreman, the tool pushers to the rig operators. Unfortunately, this is easier said than done. Here are some ways to ensure good choices from […]
Hydraulic fracturing has become a prevalent drilling practice in recent years, growing oil and natural gas output. But as mentioned in our last “In The Field” feature, there are several myths surrounding the method, it hasn’t been embraced and isn’t used to its full potential. There has been concern that hydraulic fracturing pollutes the air, […]
Losing circulation during the drilling procedure can not only be inconvenient, but dangerous. Most drillers use fluids such as mud because it makes drilling larger-diameter and deeper holes easier without worrying about a collapse. But it’s imperative to use the proper drilling fluid. The correct drilling fluid helps to lift cuttings out of the borehole […]
Inadequate well development is one of the biggest problems facing the water well drilling industry. Whether it’s outright well failure or that the well isn’t performing to expectations, the cause can often be traced back to problems during well development. Here are some problems to watch for: Insufficient Time: if significant amounts of mud are […]
As the practice of hydraulic fracturing has become more prevalent, so have concerns about the safety of the practice as it applies to water wells and water well drilling. This method of drilling is used to extract natural gas and oil that lies several miles under the surface of the earth. Through hydraulic fracturing, oil […]
The ease of information access in today’s day and age has opened the door to outside attacks on all manner of businesses. It doesn’t matter if you are a grocery store, a hospital, or a water well drilling company, there are criminals out there who want to steal your information. What many companies don’t realize, […]
Creating a water well isn’t as simple as drilling a hole until you reach water. Many factors go into building a successful water well and, unfortunately, there are some common themes that lead to water well failures, with design and construction at the top of the list. Here are six prominent areas of concern that […]
The SIMCO 2400 geotechnical drill rig is one of the most reliable in the SIMCO line up. It’s robust, portable, and powerful enough to make quick work of any project. And now we’ve made it even better by pairing it with a CME Automatic SPT hammer. Since its introduction in 1971, the all-hydraulic SIMCO 2400 […]
An earlier SIMCO article talked about expert advice on growth during rough times and the idea of “spending against the wind.” Whether you are looking at a peak or a trough in your own drilling business, we want to know how you’re planning on spending your money in the next fiscal year. No matter if […]
All industries face peaks and troughs and drilling is no different. Geothermal rode high for a while but is no longer in high demand, while Geotech services are seeing steady growth. How can drilling contractors and other small businesses in the industry continue to grow during rough years? Famed British economist John Maynard Keynes advised […]
According to a recent Worldwide Drilling Resource article, the US Department of Energy will be funding research and development projects for innovative geothermal drilling technologies. The DOE’s Geothermal Technologies Office (GTO) is planning on investing up to $7 million dollars on the cost of drilling operations and, more specifically, two significant barriers: lost circulation events […]
