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WorldWide Business Directory™ Are you Planning to go?...................................................29 Breaking News..................................................................13 BUYERS MEET SELLERS...............................................31-42 Classifieds: Doc’s Buyers’ Guide for Drillers™...59-72 Education Connection......................................................30 Fun Page...........................................................................53 Hot Off the Press.................................................................9 Obituary: Green, Billy.......................................................19 Product Spotlight..............................................................53 Who’s in the News............................................................13 Words from the mouth of Rick Hutchings......................17 WorldWide Association Memberships................................18 WorldWide .........6 Acker Drill Company...........................................................70 Allegheny Instruments........................................................28 Armstrong Machine Co., Inc. (AMCI)..................................20 Atlantic Screen & Manufacturing, Inc. (ASI)........................55 Baker Water Systems.........................................................50 Better Water Industries Inc..................................................15 Bit Brokers International..................................................7,45 Bitco, Inc.............................................................................16 Bloom Manufacturing, LLC.................................................24 Central Mine Equipment Company (CME)..........................57 Drill King International.........................................................10 Drilling Equipment Sales, Inc. (DES)..................................71 Drilling Supply & Mfg (DSM)...............................................51 DRILLMAX®..........................................................................2 Eijkelkamp/SonicSampDrill.................................................14 Empire StateWater Well DrillersAssoc. (ESWWDA)Ann. Mtg..13 Foremost Industries............................................................25 GEFCO (BAUER Equipment America, Inc.)........................72 GeoPro, Inc...........................................................................7 Geothermal Supply Company, Inc. (GSC)..........................48 Halco Rock Tools..................................................................7 Halco Rock Tools................................................................43 Heron Instruments, Inc........................................................11 Horizon Hoist......................................................................54 Infinity Tool Manufacturing....................................................3 Infinity Tool Manufacturing..................................................29 International Water Holdings Corp......................................56 King Oil Tools......................................................................21 KS Bit, Inc...........................................................................69 Louisiana Ground Water Association (LGWA) Convention...30 Merrill Mfg...........................................................................12 Mills Machine Company, Inc...............................................56 Moab Bit and Tool Company, Inc.........................................52 Mountain States Ground Water Expo.................................49 N&N Drilling Supply.............................................................55 Palmer Bit Company...........................................................23 SEMCO, Inc.......................................................................1,7 SIMCO® Drilling Equipment...................................................4 Specialty Rig Sales.............................................................46 Star Iron Works, Inc. - Construction....................................27 Star Iron Works, Inc. - Water Well.......................................26 Superior Energy Auctioneers..............................................22 T&T Carbide Inc..............................................................7,58 TDH Manufacturing Inc.........................................................8 TerraRoc.............................................................................46 Texas Ground Water Association (TGWA) Convention.......19 The Well Bubbler...................................................................9 Utah Ground Water Association (UGWA) Conf. & Expo......44 Well-Vu, Inc.........................................................................47 Wyo-Ben, Inc......................................................................53 Advertisers Featured Editorial C&G - Construction/Geotechnical ENV - Environmental G&O - Shallow Gas and Oil MIN - Mining DIR - Horizontal Directional Drilling EXB - Exploration/Blasthole GEO - Geothermal WTR - Water Focus for December 2022 ~ Thank-You C&G DIR ENV EXB G&O GEO MIN WTR Storkson, Britt: Held for Ransom . . . by a Car?.......12 Tunnel Boring Machine Market Set for Accelerated...16 Are You Ready for DIGGS?.......................................49 Connor, Tim: Problems..................................................20 Communicating with Property Owners During...........55,56 Ore-Sand: ReducingWaste and Supplying a Demand...15 Small Drills Speed Up Soil Sampling.........................26 Kwader, Thomas: Environmental Monitoring...........30 New Drilling Fluid Technology for Exploration Drilling...8 Wilson, Jr., Robert Evans: The Un-Comfort Zone II...22,24 A Digital Step for Blasting Science............................45 Battersby, Mark E.: Drilling Into Money Not Boring..28 Colonial Pipeline Recognized for Outstanding..........47 E-News Flash Readers’ Choice: “The Gates of Hell”...48 Peterson, Ronald: Thank You....................................7 Canada Invests in Geothermal Exploration...............21 MSHA Safety Tips: Confined Space..........................25 “Smith, Billy Bob”: The “Idiots” Corner..............50,52 New Drinking Water Connection for the Bronx...........11 East Boston Sewer Separation Project Enters Crucial...27 Rasmussen, Tim: Water For Life International....44,46 Aardvark Packers..............16 Acker Drill Company..........16 Baker Water Systems........16 Bit Brokers International....17 Bitco, Inc...........................17 Centerline Mfg. Co.............17 ChemGrout®......................20 Diedrich Drill......................20 Drill King International.......20 Drill Pipe, Inc.....................21 Drilling Equip. Resources..21 Eastern Driller Mfg. (EDM)...21 Eijkelkamp / SonicSampDrill...24 Flomatic Corp....................24 Heisey Machine Co...........24 Hole Products....................25 Mitsubishi Materials Corp..25 PennDrill Mfg.....................25 Solar Power & Pump Co....28 Star Iron Works, Inc...........28 T&T Carbide, Inc...............28 TerraRoc............................29 VMAC................................29 Windmill 702, LLC.............29 5 DECEMBER 2022 WorldWide Drilling Resource®
Proudly Made in the United States of America - delivered WorldWide! WorldWide Drilling Resource WorldWide Drilling Resource® The complete magazine for the drilling industry worldwide, owned by drilling industry associates dedicated to bringing the most up-to-date technology and information to subscribers. Covering construction-geotechnical, directional, environmental, explorationblasthole, shallow gas & oil, geothermal, mining, water well, irrigation, wastewater; from bits, to pumps, to rigs, to tanks, through wire, and more - whatever it takes to get the drilling job completed! Managing Publisher/CEO/President: Veronica I. “Ronnie” Jones Vice President: Troy Cunningham Chief Marketing Officer: Ed Moranski Office Administrator: Michele Stevens Editor: Bonnie Love Associate Editor: Amy White Public Relations Professional: Linda Peterson Public Relations Professional: Sheryl Kevilly Representative: Marie Cunningham Editorial Contributors for this month Mark Battersby Tim Connor Thomas Kwader Ron Peterson Tim Rasmussen “Billy Bob Smith” Britt Storkson Robert Evans Wilson, Jr. Hyd/Eng Consultant: Thomas Kwader, Ph.D.,P.G. Consultant: Mary Ann Pelletier *Editorial contributions & advertisements include statements of fact and opinions that are the sole responsibility of the author and/or companies and do not necessarily imply any opinion of the owners, management, or staff of WorldWide Drilling Resource WorldWide Drilling Resou ®. Images may have been altered for clarity. Complete advertising information may be found at: www.worldwidedrillingresource.com or by calling 850-547-0102. WorldWide Drilling Resource® makes every effort not to place advertisements for “like” products on the same page in our publication; this may occur however, due to size and space within the publication. We regret any inconvenience this may cause our advertisers. WorldWide Drilling Resource® is published monthly by: WorldWide Drilling Resource, Inc., a Florida Corporation, independently owned and operated. PO Box 660 (3089 Northride Lane) Bonifay FL 32425-0660. Telephone: 850-547-0102 Fax: 850-547-0329 E-mail: wwdr@worldwidedrillingresource.com Website: www.worldwidedrillingresource.com Copyright 2022, WorldWide Drilling Resource, Inc. Seen by countless WorldWide. Publication Agreement No. 40892520. Back issues may be requested. Cost per issue $12.00 USD . No part of this publication may be reproduced in any manner without the strict written consent of the publishers. Advertising rates furnished upon request. Editorial contributions are welcome subject to editorial review.* WorldWide Drilling Resource® reserves the right to refuse any advertisement. We Recycle 6 DECEMBER 2022 WorldWide Drilling Resource® Reagan Ranch Center 217 State Street, Santa Barbara CA 93101 888-USA-1776 Help support our children year-round. RONNIE’s REAL WORLD . . . with its ups and downs ~ but always positive thoughts, hopes, and dreams . Standing with our Drilling Industry . . . Yesterday ~ Today ~ Tomorrow Merry Christmas HAPPy NEW year see you in 2023 ~ From the Cover ~ SEMCO S20,000 Pump Hoist, 48’ derrick, 84” derrick conversion, PTO direct mount pump for manual transmission, two-speed main line winch with grooved drum, 2000’ capacity sand reel, hydraulic oil cooler quad fans, auxiliary hydro valve, power arm, 18’ steel flatbed, factory mounted on customer's Freightliner M2. This is SEMCO’s 3000th Pump Hoist Built to Date. Proudly on display at Groundwater Week in Las Vegas Booth 719! PO Box 1216 • 7595 US Hwy 50 N Lamar, CO 81052-1216 719-336-9006 Fax: 719-336-2402 E-mail: semcopumphoist@gmail.com www.SEMCOoflamar.com Thank-You! Congratulations to our friends and loyal customers at Well Rehab in Bakersfield, CA. This is their 5th SEMCO Pump Hoist. A big thankyou to Jesse, Tony, Shelley, and everyone at Well Rehab for their continued business.
Thank You by Ronald B. Peterson Drilling Products Specialist, Mountainland Supply Company This month, I would like to thank Ronnie and her staff at WorldWide Drilling Resource® for continuing to provide an informative and useful tool to the drilling industry, and for allowing me and my fellow contributing writers to share our thoughts. Thank YOU for reading the articles and for your continued support through the years. The past couple of years in the drilling industry have been interesting, challenging, and rewarding. Drilling has been at record levels, supplies have often been difficult to find and all too frequently at a higher price than we are expecting. The challenges have forced us to be better at managing our operations to meet deadlines and stay profitable. The drilling industry is very adaptive and supportive of one another and, as a result, has continued to do well during these difficult times. WorldWide Drilling Resource® has not been isolated from the challenges. The cost of operations, paper, printing, and mailing have increased and, as a result, they have been forced to reevaluate their operations, and for the first time, charge a nominal fee to continue to provide you with this RESOURCE. If you haven’t already done so, please verify your subscription so they can continue to provide you with this service. The goal is to provide you with a valuable tool to help you run your business and stay informed about the industry. The various contributing writers all try to address your questions and concerns so they can provide you with information that will help you run and maintain your business. Please submit your questions to the appropriate contributing writer so they can provide the information you need. I hope you have had a successful year and can take a break and enjoy the holidays with your family, to recharge and prepare to meet 2023 head-on. I hope your holidays are full of joy and you have a Happy New Year. Thank you for all you do and for your dedication and support. In any drilling operation, it is always a good idea to get with your drilling supply provider and have them get with their vendor representatives to ensure you are using the correct products, in the correct manner, to ensure you maximize the effectiveness of your drilling operation. This will help you lower the cost to your customer, lower your overall costs, minimize environmental concerns, ensure the safety of everyone involved, and maintain your profitability. Thanks for reading. As I often say, “A man has to know his limitations.” Working together, it is amazing where we can go. Enjoy the trip! If you have any questions on drilling fluids or if you have another topic you would like addressed, remember this column is ours, help me make it of value to you. It needs to be an interactive tool. I need your feedback. Please send your suggestions to Michele (below) and she will get them to me. Ron Ron Peterson may be contacted via e-mail to michele@worldwidedrillingresource.com GEO M We Thank You erry Christmas u Yo hT We sam is r yr Mer Ch t ank Merry Christmas We Thank You u Yo hT We sam is r yr Mer Ch t ank 7 DECEMBER 2022 WorldWide Drilling Resource® u Yo hT We sam is r yr Mer Ch t ank
8 DECEMBER 2022 WorldWide Drilling Resource® New Drilling Fluid Technology for Exploration Drilling Adapted from Information by Curtin University Dr. Masood Mostofi and his research team at the Western Australian School of Mines: Minerals, Energy and Chemical Engineering at Curtin University have developed new technology for the rapid cleaning and reuse of drilling fluids. The project, funded by the Minerals Research Institute of Western Australia (MRIWA) and the Deep Exploration Technology CRC, is paving the way toward more efficient and environmentally-friendly mineral exploration. When drilling for mineral deposits, special drilling fluids are used to lubricate and cool the drill head. It’s important the drilling fluid doesn’t leak away through cracks and porous rocks. “New Coiled Tubing drilling technology being developed for mineral exploration needs much higher volumes of these special fluids than conventional drilling,” said Dr. Mostofi. “We have developed a system that can meet these fluid needs in remote locations where geologists might explore for new mineral deposits, and reduces the risk of releasing fluids that might affect the local environment.” “Working alongside partner technologies being developed in the MinEx CRC, this method will help deliver continuous samples of the rock material a drill is cutting through up to [about 3300 feet] below the ground, while allowing the drilling fluid to be efficiently cleaned and recycled.” A new remedial drilling fluid to better control fluid loss in fractured and unconsolidated formations was also developed. The patented fluid (CTrolXX) is composed of a two-part polymer solution which forms a cross gel structure. This blend of polymers with enhanced shear thinning properties was designed to exhibit high viscosities at low shear rates corresponding to the conditions of fluid loss in fractures and unconsolidated formations. It also significantly lowers the viscosity at the high shear rates experienced during fluid circulation in a drill string. The viscosity of CTrolXX exceeds the conventional commercial alternative providing enhanced resistance to fluid loss during drilling. The project also witnessed the development of a new method for both keeping boreholes stable and rapidly separating rock chips and solid materials from the fluid as it returns to the surface. In releasing the research report, MRIWA CEO Nicole Roocke said the research helps move the exploration industry toward safer, greener, and cheaper drilling. “This is an important step forward for the mining industry,” she stated. “By supporting these improvements in drilling technology, the Western Australian government is helping our exploration industry develop the tools it needs to succeed.” Reformulated drilling fluid eliminates the use of hydrocarbons. EXB Thank you so much. I enjoy your magazine. God Bless. Tony Zucker Virginia
9 DECEMBER 2022 WorldWide Drilling Resource® Art Contest Celebrates Creativity and Construction What better way to showcase the wonder of building and big machines while providing an outlet for young creativity than an art contest celebrating construction? With this in mind, CONEXPO-CON/AGG is hosting a creative competition, with prizes sponsored by Sherwin Williams, open now through January 8, 2023. Winning artwork and selected pieces representing various age categories will be part of an art installation at CONEXPOCON/AGG, North America’s largest construction trade show, March 14-18, 2023, in Las Vegas, Nevada. The works of art will be displayed in the education area on the 2nd floor of West Hall Las Vegas Convention Center for viewing throughout the event which takes place every three years. Youth up to age 15 (by January 8, 2023) are encouraged to enter one original drawing by hand using pencils, pens, crayons, paint, and/or markers which includes a piece of construction equipment. The top three winners in each age category will receive a cash prize. Age categories are: Under 7 / 8-11 / 12-15 The following cash prizes will be awarded in each age category, for a total of nine winners: 1st place - $600 2nd place - $450 3rd place - $250 The contest will be judged by a committee made of CONEXPOCON/AGG representatives, a Sherwin Williams employee, and children whose families are in the construction industry. For a link to this website, visit this page at: worldwidedrillingresource.com THE WELL BUBBLER RELIABLE, AUTOMATED WELL MONITORING The Well Bubbler is an automated monitoring system for residential, municipal, and agricultural wells. The built-in compressor and air line accurately measure the standing and pumping well level. The built-in relay protects the well and pump from overdrafting. Well level, flow rate, discharge pressure, and pump power are data logged, shown on the display, or sent to your smartphone. The Well Bubbler is compatible with all flow meters, SCADA, and telemetry systems, and requires no wiring or programming. WWW.WELLBUBBLER.COM 805.610.7752
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11 DECEMBER 2022 WorldWide Drilling Resource® Booth 525 eek Groundwater W New Drinking Water Connection for the Bronx, New York City Adapted from Information by the New York City (NYC) Department of Environmental Protection The NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and NYC Department of Design and Construction (DDC) announced completion of a $34 million project to upgrade the drinking water connection to City Island in the Bronx. Two new water mains were placed under Eastchester Bay to ensure a reliable supply of water for those in the area. The new pipelines replace an older 12-inch subaqueous water main and a temporary 16-inch main previously installed on the City Island Bridge. “Tunnelling under Eastchester Bay was a complicated project that will ensure a reliable water supply for City Island for decades to come,” said DDC Commissioner Thomas Foley. “I commend the DDC staff for their diligence in working through the pandemic and for their dedication to environmental protection and ensuring that the work did not disturb environmentally sensitive areas nearby.” During construction, engineers utilized horizontal directional drilling technology to create two 2000-foot pathways under the bay for pipes to travel from Rodman’s Neck peninsula on the mainland toward City Island. The process included boring a pilot hole from one surface point to another; expanding that hole to the appropriate diameter to accommodate pipes being installed; grouting a steel sleeve in place to stabilize the created tunnel; then pulling water main pipes through the enlarged hole. Work on City Island also included construction of a receiving pit where new pipes tied into the local water main distribution system. The project received a diamond award in the water resources category from the American Council of Engineering Companies of New York. It was also named “2021 Project of the Year” in the $25-100 million category by the Construction Management Association of America’s New York/New Jersey Chapter for providing safe and reliable drinking water to 4500 residents on City Island. “Thanks to the team’s strategic and creative work, the residents and small businesses of City Island will have reliable access to the clean drinking water they deserve,” said New York City Mayor Eric Adams. Workers drilled into the ground on City Island to create a passage for new pipes beneath Eastchester Bay. WTR
12 DECEMBER 2022 WorldWide Drilling Resource® Held for Ransom . . . by a Car? by Britt Storkson Owner, P2FlowLLC A Newsweek article by Samantha Berlin tells about a Canadian man who claimed he was locked out of his Tesla car when the battery went bad and wasn’t even able to get his ownership papers he had stored in the car. Tesla demanded $26,000 to replace the battery. The Tesla owner paid $140,000 for the car brand new in 2013. There are ways to get around a bad battery situation. One is to build the car in such a way that everything is not dependent on one battery. A small and easily replaceable battery or power connection could be located in a separate external enclosure which powers only things like door locks and a few other critical functions so a battery failure doesn’t result in being “locked out.” Of course, one could always use the tried-and-true mechanical door locks which have a physical key that does not need any power at all. What a concept! With DC (direct current) systems, many different batteries can be combined using a common ground where the negative (-) terminals are connected together. The battery voltages can even be different as long as they are electrically isolated (insulated) from one another. Rectifier diodes connected in a best battery configuration can be used as an electrical current “check valve” so one battery does not damage the other when connected. The battery with the highest voltage will power the circuit. What about external battery capacity limits? Most microprocessors in and of themselves do not use much in the way of power to perform simple tasks like operating the door locks. And the power would be needed for only a brief time . . . just a few seconds . . . to operate the locks. Things requiringa lot of power (wattage) are usually lights, motors, and heaters. The typical computer can run a long time on just battery power, but it’s more convenient and reliable to use an external power source, if available. There are a lot of issues when using battery power - among them the need to monitor and replace batteries periodically. Rechargeable batteries need a charge controller to turn on and shut off the charging current when the battery is fully charged or it will be damaged. This is why most of the electrically operated devices we use are designed for grid power. That is, power supplied by the electrical grid through wires or cables which are supplied by various sources of electrical generation. Batteries have been greatly improved over the years, but compared to grid power they are crude, costly, and require a lot of maintenance, but battery power is much better than no power at all, so we use what we have to work with. Britt Britt Storkson may be contacted via e-mail to michele@ worldwidedrillingresource.com
13 DECEMBER 2022 WorldWide Drilling Resource® WHO’S IN THE NEWS Send your Who’s in the News to: bonnie@worldwidedrillingresource.com Rob Caho received the Harold F. Scott Distinguished Service Award from the National Drilling Association. Elizabeth Davis joined the Service Wire Team as an inside sales representative in Houston, Texas. Additional announcements from Curry Supply Company, Equipment Corporation of America, and McElroy can be found by clicking this box in our online issue at: worldwidedrillingresource.com Ventbuster Instruments and the Well Done Foundation Announce Partnership Ventbuster Instruments and the Well Done Foundation jointly announced a strategic partnership in the United States to provide orphan and abandoned gas and oil well methane monitoring and measurement services. “The impact of this partnership with the Well Done Foundation is tremendous,” said Ventbuster CEO Rob Layher. “We believe in the Well Done mission and the great work they are doing in this industry across the United States, and we feel that by working to- gether we can provide the industry with state-of-the-art, precision methane measurement services.” For more information, click on this box in our online issue. Elizabeth Davis. Empire StateWaterWell Drillers Association 2023 Annual Meeting Januar y17 18, 2023 Turning Stone Casino Verona, NY January 17th 7:30am Board Meeting 10am - Noon Primer for Rotary Drilling (preregistration required) Noon Lunch 1pm - 2pm Speaker - NY Workers’ Comp Changes 2:15pm - 3:15pm PFAS Changes 3:30pm- 4:30pmBusinessSuccession 4:30pm - 7:30pm Cocktail Party, Auction, & Trade Show January 18th 9am General Membership Meeting
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15 DECEMBER 2022 WorldWide Drilling Resource® Ore-Sand: Reducing Waste and Supplying a Demand Adapted from Information by the University of Geneva Sand has many applications, including concrete, asphalt, glass, and electronic chips. Composed of small mineral particles, this granular material comes from sensitive dynamic environments such as seas, beaches, lakes, and rivers; or from static land-based environments such as ancient river deposits and rock quarries. Approximately 50 billion tons of sand are used each year. Demand has tripled over the past two decades primarily due to urbanization and population growth, a trend which is expected to continue and contribute to aggregates use increasing each year by 2030. In addition to risks of local shortages, extraction of such a volume of sand has environmental and societal consequences. For example, it is leading to erosion in river banks, which significantly increases flooding risks. Researchers from the University of Geneva (UNIGE) and from the Sustainable Minerals Institute (SMI) at the University of Queensland (UQ), Australia, have researched a potentially viable alternative to naturally occurring sand. This material has been coined ‘‘ore-sand’’. UNIGE’s Adjunct Professor at Department F.-A. Forel for environmental and aquatic sciences, Pascal Peduzzi said, “oresand has the largest potential in volume for reducing the amount of sand taken in the natural environment. By using what has been so far considered as ‘left over’ material, the project gives an important impetus towards a more circular economy.” Professor Daniel Franks, program leader at SMI said ore-sand has the potential to address two global sustainability challenges simultaneously. “Separating and repurposing these sand-like materials before they are added to the waste stream would not only significantly reduce the volume of waste being generated, but could also create a responsible source of sand.” The 12-month study independently sampled and investigated sand produced from iron ore mining, pioneered by Vale S.A in Brazil, which has previously experienced tailings dam failures. Researchers demonstrated part of the material stream which would otherwise end up as mining residues could be used as a substitute for construction and industrial sand. “By mapping mining locations worldwide and modelling global sand consumption, we discovered that almost a third of mine sites can find at least some demand for ore-sand within a [31-mile] range. This could contribute to at least 10% reduction in the volume of tailings generation at each site. Simultaneously, almost half of the global sand market (by volume) could find a local source of ore-sand. For example, ore-sand could potentially substitute [more than one billion] tons of sand demand in China,” explained Franks. Based on the Vale case, the life cycle assessment of ore-sand also shows substituting naturally sourced sand with oresand could potentially lead to net reductions in carbon emissions during sand production. “Considering the coproduction of oresand is a significant advantage for mining companies. It reduces the large tailings which hinder operational mining activities, while at the same time can generate additional revenues. Ore-sand is a step towards a ‘no tailings mine’,” explained Peduzzi. “Developing countries have fewer options for using recycled aggregate materials, given their more recent infrastructure. However, many have mining operations that can generate ore-sand as a by-product.” Some of the next steps are to collaborate with aggregate market players to demonstrate this substitute material’s ease-of-use, performance, and sourcing process. Findings from the study were presented at the Fifth United Nations Environment Assembly. ENV Groundwater Week Booth 239
16 DECEMBER 2022 WorldWide Drilling Resource® Tunnel Boring Machine Market Set for Accelerated Growth Adapted from Information by Straits Research Tunnel Boring Machines (TBMs) drill tunnels through various rocks and soils, and are primarily used to excavate mines and tunnels. An increase in railway and highway infrastructure projects is expected to accelerate expansion of the global TBM market. These machines are also being used for more water supply and disposal, gas and oil pipelines, and hydropower projects, leading to further predictions for growth. TBMs have decreased operational time necessary for construction activities relative to other traditional technologies, increasing their popularity. In addition, higher spending on road infrastructure and railway projects is projected to propel the global TBM market. TBMs are increasingly needed for underground mining operations due to the reduction of surface deposits globally, along with an increased awareness of environmental impacts. TBM industry players have an excellent opportunity to increase their market presence in the mining sector by developing technologically advanced, high-quality products. New developments are expected to make tunnel boring in mining operations easier and more convenient. Technological advances in tunnel boring machines will drive market expansion in the coming years with automation promoting productivity, enhancing safety, optimizing resource utilization, and reducing labor expenses. Due to rising population, fast urbanization, and strong economic growth, several Asia-Pacific countries are launching measures to support large-scale tunnelling projects for railways and highways in the region. Such factors will drive the TBM market forward. Furthermore, many ongoing metro project developments in India are expected to boost demand for TBMs in the near future. Several manufacturers in the Asia-Pacific area are concentrating on developing advanced TBMs to enhance the region’s market growth. Due to Europe’s economic growth and considerable infrastructure investment, various prominent enterprises are producing TBMs for safe and efficient operations. The Eastern European market is expanding due to increased road infrastructure and railway pipeline projects, with countries like Bulgaria, Poland, and others projected to improve transportation infrastructure spending, further increasing the demand for TBMs. The TBM market is also expected to grow in North America due to an increase in large-scale infrastructure projects. For example, in June 2017, the Indiana government authority began building a roughly five-mile tunnel to prevent wastewater from overflowing into local waterways. This tunnel was constructed to convey sewage from the sewer system to the sewage treatment plant. There are many more active tunnel projects in the United States to construct highways, railways, and water management systems. The global TBM market was worth an estimated $5.9 billion in 2021, and is projected to reach $10.3 billion by 2030. eranhenderson@gmail.com New & Used Tricones PDCs Drag & Claw Bits Drill Collars Bit Tipping Subs & Stabilizers HDD Bits & Reamers DTH Hammer & Bits Custom Fabrication Junk Mills / Fishing Tools Rod Henderson 661-201-6259 Eran Henderson 661-330-0790 Groundwater Week Booth 574 The WWDR / DBGD offices will be closed December 23rd , 26th, and 30th for the holidays. WE WISH YOU A MERRYY CHRISTMAS! C&G
17 DECEMBER 2022 WorldWide Drilling Resource® Words from the mouth of Rick Hutchings - “A special thanks to my wife Cathy, and our daughters Alicia and Jennifer, I dedicate this award to you . . .” Special people are so humble and appreciate the world around them; especially their family. Rick called the WWDR Office after he received his award for the many years he has devoted to the National Drilling Association - not to be sure his photo was in this magazine, but rather to be sure he had a way of letting the world and his wife and daughters know just how much he loved and appreciated them for the many hours they had to take care of things while he was gone. Words cannot express how heartwarming it was to hear him on the phone that day - his pride was indeed beaming through the phone. Not many go that far to let those who stood by them know just how much that means - albeit from a distance while he was traveling. Most will stand on the podium and say somethng like . . . “and to my family . . .” or words to that effect. As always, Rick went that extra mile! So yes Rick, we are honored to be asked to provide WorldWide Drilling Resource® and its reach to let the world know what kept you going all those years. Our sincere Congratulations to Cathy, Alicia, and Jennifer, for having such a wonderful man in your lives and for sharing him with the drilling industry all these years. Rick, you have been, and always will be a special friend to Wo r ldWi de Dr i l l i ng Re sour c e® and this WWWWDDRR Team. We know you aren’t really retiring, because you won’t succeed playing golf or fishing for the rest of your life. You are far too smart for that. So stay in touch, and your copy of WorldWide is coming your way, as requested. Check your mailbox. Cathy and Rick Hutchings proudly celebrating the moment at NDA when he received the Golden Driller Award. Meanwhile, Rick was also the winner of the Honda 4-wheeler and enjoyed time with friends. We hope to see you . . . on the trail . . . HAIR ROOTS Yes, they are a small root, so tiny they can enter a wet spot on a sewer pipe, and in a matter of time, form a root ball inside the well to block the flow of sewage. These hair roots also form hair mats which will underlay and surround sewage systems and drain fields. These hair mats (nature’s filters) can be over a foot in thickness and will break down solids completely, to provide nutrients for plant life above. Just a little something to ease your thoughts ~ or call the plumber. C. Miller New Mexico
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19 DECEMBER 2022 WorldWide Drilling Resource® In Memoriam Billy Green (1924~2022) The Texas Ground Water Association was saddened by the passing of Billy Green of Eldorado and Sonora, on August 4, 2022. The sixth of seven children, he lost his father when he was six, so Billy’s entire youth was spent working with his siblings on the family farm, learning the ropes of ranching, farming, and surviving the Great Depression. After graduating high school, Billy found work on various ranches while pursuing his love for the sport of rodeo, mostly bull riding and calf roping. In 1949, he won the Bull Riding Championship at the world-famous West of The Pecos Rodeo. He married Gloria in 1950, and soon left the rodeo life. In 1954, they moved to Sonora, and Billy bought the Vernon Cook Windmill Service and started his own business, to become known as Billy Green Water Service. It didn’t take long before he developed a reputation of being the man to call for windmill and pump repairs in Sutton and surrounding counties. After his divorce, Billy married Camille in 1967. They were loyal Sonora Bronco football fans, following the team to every game for many years. Billy served as a Chapter President of the Texas Water Well Drillers Association, State Board President of the Texas Ground Water Association, and a Board member of the Southwest Texas Electric Coop. In those roles, he also testified in committee before the Texas State Legislature. Billy continued to service many area ranchers’ water needs for 50 plus years before settling down and running his modest cattle operation, occasionally with some sheep and goats, in Schleicher County. Billy knew cattle and loved his cows. Survivors include his sons Bill (Deborah) and Tom (Heidi); daughter Angela (Arthur); grandchildren Cassie, Jerrad, Megan, Tyler, Thomas, William, and Dustin; and great-grandchildren Nathan, Lilly, Jack, Henry, Abby, Noah, Dolly, Harley, Bowen, and Austyn. If you ever got to meet Billy, you met a true friend. WorldWide Drilling Resource® was honored to have had that opportunity. Our sincerest sympathies to all his family and friends. Lest we forget . . . TGWA Annual Convention January 25-27, 2023 San Marcos Conference Center - San Marcos, TX Wednesday, January 25, 2023 9am - 5pm Registration 9:30am - 3pm Women’s Division Program Activity Noon - 3pm Continuing Education Courses 3pm - 6pm Meet and Greet with Exhibitors 6pm TGWA Scholarship Foundation Auction www.tgwa.org Thursday, January 26, 2023 8am - Noon Exhibits Open 8am - 5pm Registration 8:30am - 9am TGWA Board & Membership Meeting 11am - Noon Continuing Education Course Noon - 1:30pm Awards Luncheon 1:30pm - 5:30pm Continuing Education Courses 6pm Game Night at the Hotel Friday, January 27, 2023 TBD Women’s Division Breakfast 7am - 9am TGWA Presidents Breakfast 9:30am - 11am TGWA Scholarship Foundation Board Meeting
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21 DECEMBER 2022 WorldWide Drilling Resource® Canada Invests in Geothermal Exploration Adapted from Information by the Government of Canada and Novus Earth The Government of Canada is advancing its transition to a low-carbon economy through strategic investments and innovative partnerships. As part of this commitment, the country is implementing smart renewable energy and enabling grid modernization technologies in various widespread communities to support the clean energy transition and the fight against climate change. Geothermal energy is one type of clean, renewable energy set to help Canada achieve its ambitious climate targets. Jonathan Wilkinson, Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources recently announced a $5 million investment in Novus Earth to execute a front-end engineering design (FEED) study for the Latitude 53 geothermal energy project in the community of Hinton, Alberta. This project will combine geothermal energy with hydroponics and aquaculture to grow fresh produce and harvest seafood for the local region and Northern Territories. Funding provided for the project will assist Novus Earth in continuing geothermal exploration and provide critical resources necessary for advancement. Specifically, the funds will assist in derisking the project through technical feasibility and FEED studies, along with supporting community engagement and skilled training initiatives essential for success. Socioeconomic benefits to Hinton and surrounding Indigenous communities supported by the project are made possible through skill development, educational and curriculum opportunities, long-term employment, enhanced equality, diversity, and inclusion. Novus Earth is poised to build on the interest and activities supported by the town, province, and federal government to deliver an innovative energy and food security project. Novus Earth and Mitacs National Research Organization are also contributing to the project, bringing the total investment to nearly $6.6 million. Vertical integration of a closed-loop, deep well geothermal power plant and hydroponic food production system generates electricity and energy to supply fresh seafood and produce in all climates year-round. Images courtesy of Novus Earth. Novus Earth’s unique drilling design unlocks significant geothermal heat with baseload geothermal power plants to provide electricity and thermal energy for municipalities and businesses in Canada and across the world. GEO Water Well Swivels Aft Com Pip Pip Rot Sid ermarket pound e Thread e Spinners ating Heads e Inlet Swivels kingoiltool (580) 234-4 sales@kingtoo Rig s.com 141 ls.com Parts Groundwater Week Booth 473 February Issue Deadlines Editorial: December 15th Space Reservation: December 25th Display & Classified Ad Copy: January 1st
22 DECEMBER 2022 WorldWide Drilling Resource® The Un-Comfort Zone II by Robert Evans Wilson, Jr. Mr. Irresistible Tony and I were looking at our high school yearbook and commenting on which girls we thought were cute, when I wistfully exclaimed, “I sure wish I knew how to talk to girls.” I was 14 years old and wanted to date, but I was too shy to engage in conversation with any girl to whom I was attracted. Tony had a solution - football. He said girls always talk to guys on the team. It was all the motivation I needed. So, without ever having played the game, without even knowing the rules, I joined the junior varsity football team. I immediately found I hated it. Running wind sprints, in full pads, every day in the hot August sun, lifting weights, and working out, but the worst part was tackling. I was six feet, two inches tall and weighed 150 pounds; I was a skinny bag of bones with no cushion and getting my body slammed to the ground really hurt. And, I was getting bruised for nothing; the girls were not talking to me. What Tony hadn’t realized, when he offered his advice, was the girls only talked to the football stars - not the average linemen. I wanted to quit in the worst way, but it would’ve meant losing face and getting chastised publicly by my teammates (and possibly the entire school - I’d been bullied relentlessly in elementary school and was terrified of it happening again), so I stuck it out, but not before wishing - repeatedly - that there was some honorable way out. Then one day, because of my height, I was asked to scrimmage on the defensive line with the varsity team. “Ten, twenty-two, seventeen hut!” The quarterback yelled. I burst through the line and lunged forward to tackle him. I was inches from grabbing him, when suddenly I was hit so hard it lifted me in the air. I crashed to the ground face first, and when I tried to stand, I felt an explosion of pain that made me black out. Seconds later, I came to, but my leg would not move. When I looked down, it was bent in the wrong place, and I could see the bone pushing against my skin. Be careful what you wish for . . . I spent the next two weeks in the hospital. I had two surgeries, three screws put into my bone, and a cast on my leg for more than five months. Adding insult to injury, walking on crutches still didn’t get the girls’ attention or sympathy! A few months later, I was called to the counselor’s office. He pointed to my cast and told me I couldn’t take physical education the next quarter and my only choice was home economics [now known as consumer sciences]. “NO!” I cried out. “Don’t worry,” he said, “this isn't the sewing or diaper changing class it’s the cooking class.” I looked at him skeptically, and asked, “I’ll get to cook real food and actually eat it?” He assured me I would. When the class started a few weeks later, I found I was the only boy in a room with 29 girls. We were divided into teams of six and worked in Wilson Cont’d on page 24.
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24 DECEMBER 2022 WorldWide Drilling Resource® five kitchens arranged around one large room. Suddenly, I had to communicate with five girls every day: planning menus, ordering supplies, and cooking food. I also found myself needing to talk with pretty much every girl in the class from time to time. On Valentine’s Day, my school held an annual fund-raising contest called “Mr. Irresistible.” Girls would purchase red construction-paper hearts, with “Mr. Irresistible” printed on them, to pin on their blouses. Throughout the day, boys would try to get a girl to speak to him, and if she did, she would have to give up one of her hearts to the boy. The boy would then pin the heart to his shirt. The captain of the football team easily had a few dozen pinned to his shirt. At the end of the day, the boy who had collected the most hearts would win the title of “Mr. Irresistible.” It was during the next to the last class of the day on that year’s Valentine’s Day and I was in my cooking class telling jokes to the girls in my kitchen. They were laughing, but I wasn’t getting any of them to speak to me, when one of the most popular girls in the school, who was in an adjacent kitchen, overheard one and laughed too. She then called all the girls in the class over and they went into a huddle. When the huddle broke up, one of the girls came over to me, said, “Hi Bobby!” unpinned a heart, and handed it to me. I finally got a heart; it felt so good, I felt desired, important. Then suddenly I was surrounded by all the girls in the class, and they said, “Hi Bobby!” over and over again, unpinned their paper hearts, and handed them to me. I was overwhelmed with joy to receive all this positive attention from so many girls. It gave my confidence a huge boost. I received over 200 hearts and won the “Mr. Irresistible” contest by a landslide. A few days later, I got my cast off, and even though I could barely walk, I invited one of the girls from my kitchen to the Valentine’s Dance, and I went on my first official date in high school. Sometimes . . . you get exactly what you wish for! Robert Robert is an innovation/change speaker, author, and consultant. He works with companies that want to be more competitive through innovation and with people who want to think more creatively. Contact him via e-mail to michele@worldwidedrillingresource.com CUSTOM SPECIALTY WINCHES FOR WELL DRILLING AND PUMP HOIST TRUCKS Manufactured with your specifications in mind BLOOM MANUFACTURING, LLC Custom Engineering Solutions Since 1910 Independence, IA 50644 USA www.bloommfg.com P: +1 319-827-1139 P: 800-394-1139 F: +1 319-827-1140 DESIGNED FOR OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE & SAFETY MAINLINE WINCHES 3000 to 35,000 pounds Up to 130 feet per minute SANDLINE WINCHES 1800 to 8000 pounds Up to 800 feet per minute WINCHES Wilson Cont’d from page 22.
25 DECEMBER 2022 WorldWide Drilling Resource® Groundwater Week Booth 767 Confined Space - A miner was fatally injured while working in a pan feeder under a chute. He was attempting to remove a piece of angle iron blocking the chute’s gate from closing. He climbed inside the feeder and reached into the chute to cut the angle iron with an oxygen acetylene torch. Suddenly, a mass of material from the surge pile fell through the draw hole, filled the chute and feeder, engulfing the miner. The victim died from his injuries a few days later. Following these best practices can prevent injury or death: j Do not allow miners to travel on or below material that is on or above the sides of a bin, hopper, or chute. j Provide mechanical devices or other effective means to protect miners from entrapment by caving material. j Provide and maintain a safe means of access for all working places. j De-energize, lock out, tag out, and block machinery or equipment against hazardous motion before performing repairs or maintenance. j Examine work areas and equipment. Correct defects, or report them to the operator. j Train miners to perform their assigned tasks safely. MIN
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