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 […]
As one of the most common causes of well failure, neglect is also the most preventable. A common management practice seems to be letting the well run until it no longer pumps water, requiring a maintenance visit, sometimes in the middle of the night on a holiday. Wells get plugged up for a variety of […]
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 […]
As businesses start looking into the future and thinking about tax preparation, it becomes increasingly obvious that keeping good records is imperative for tax savings. Ensuring an accurate tax bill can keep IRS auditors from your door and protect against fines and fees. The IRS doesn’t specify what types of records drilling businesses need to […]
Many in skilled professions, including the drilling industry, go into business for themselves. They are knowledgeable, reliable, and do excellent work. But many of them still fail. What are they doing wrong? The “business” side of the drilling business tends to trip up many entrepreneurs, especially when it comes to accounts receivable. No one likes […]
With the upswing in the U.S. economy, the whole manufacturing industry is busy. Unfortunately, the downside of that is that lead times on componentry is getting stretched. That’s why now is the time to quit putting off that big water well drilling equipment purchase and take the plunge. Purchasing new drilling equipment is a big […]
Damaged equipment and serious burns are the least of the possible results when a drilling rig comes in contact with live power lines. Earlier this year, two men died when their drilling rig hit an overhead powerline during soil sample collection. Does your drilling crew know how to prevent electrocutions from contact with overhead power […]
The South Atlantic Well Drillers Jubilee starts this weekend and your SIMCO sales team will be on hand with the brand new rig -“Big Blue!” This SIMCO 7000 water well drilling rig is a thing of power and beauty. Before delivery to its proud new owner, David Lucas Well and Pump Services out of Georgia, […]
2018 is more the 1/2 over and if you’ve been putting off making that big drilling equipment purchase, now is the time to take the plunge! Think of the tax benefits, the savings, and getting ahead of the 2019 drilling season. Purchasing new equipment is always a big decision. Many businesses try to take advantage […]
Every drilling situation is different: different uses, needs, locations. Your organization’s drilling goals are unique and no two environments are the same. That’s why every SIMCO drilling system is built to order. Whether your organization is focusing on water well drilling, soil sampling, or pavement core drilling, we can build the perfect SIMCO drilling system […]
