When purchasing drilling equipment, it can be easy to look at the biggest, most powerful water pump out there and think that it will be the best equipment for any job, paired with any equipment. But bigger doesn’t always mean better. SIMCO believes it’s important to choose the correct size and style of water pump […]
Myths surrounding the practice of Hydraulic Fracturing persist despite the growth in output of oil and natural gas. In the fourth part of our Hydraulic Fracturing series we’ll look at claims of increased seismic activity associated with the practice. Numbers Tell the Story: At the time of the writing of this article, there are estimated […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
Federal regulations enforced by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) outline personal protective equipment required for all workers in industrial settings. Protective footwear is included in these regulations and is imperative to the safety of every drilling crew. Protecting your employees with good industrial footwear is an easy and cost-effective way to cut lost […]
