Volume 20 January 2023
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WorldWide Business Directory™ Are you Planning to go?...................................................36 Breaking News..................................................................13 Classifieds: Doc’s Buyers’ Guide for Drillers™...43-56 Dealmakers.......................................................................34 Education Connection......................................................30 Fun Page...........................................................................25 Hot Off the Press.................................................................9 Industry Announcements................................................16 Product Spotlight..............................................................21 Who’s in the News............................................................13 WorldWide Association Memberships................................40 WorldWide .........6 Acker Drill Company.............................................................3 Allegheny Instruments........................................................29 Armstrong Machine Co., Inc. (AMCI)....................................9 Atlantic Screen & Manufacturing, Inc. (ASI)........................24 Baker Water Systems.........................................................14 Better Water Industries Inc..................................................12 Bit Brokers International.....................................................27 Bitco, Inc.............................................................................30 Bloom Manufacturing, LLC.................................................18 CONEXPO-CON/AGG.......................................................52 Drill King International.........................................................15 Drilling Equipment Sales, Inc. (DES)....................................2 Drilling Supply & Mfg (DSM)...............................................53 DRILLMAX®..........................................................................1 Empire State Water Well Drillers Assoc. (ESWWDA) Ann. Mtg..8 GEFCO (BAUER Equipment America, Inc.)........................55 GeoPro, Inc.........................................................................33 Geothermal Supply Company, Inc. (GSC)..........................17 Heron Instruments, Inc.......................................................19 Hole Products.....................................................................11 Horizon Hoist......................................................................26 Infinity Tool Manufacturing....................................................4 Infinity Tool Manufacturing..................................................33 KS Bit, Inc...........................................................................54 Louisiana Ground Water Association (LGWA) Convention...31 Mills Machine Company, Inc...............................................25 Moab Bit and Tool Company, Inc.........................................35 Mountain States Ground Water Expo.................................39 N&N Drilling Supply.............................................................37 New England Water Well Association (NEWWA) Expo.......22 Palmer Bit Company...........................................................42 SEMCO, Inc........................................................................56 Specialty Rig Sales (SRS)..................................................41 Star Iron Works, Inc. - Construction....................................20 Star Iron Works, Inc. - Water Well.......................................21 Superior Energy Auctioneers................................................7 T&T Carbide Inc..................................................................23 TDH Manufacturing Inc.......................................................10 TennesseeWater Well Assn. (TWWA) Ann. Mtg & Trade Show...13 TerraRoc.............................................................................32 Texas Ground Water Association (TGWA) Convention.......34 Well-Vu, Inc.........................................................................38 Wyo-Ben, Inc......................................................................28 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 January 2023 - Water Well, Irrigation, and Wastewater Supplies, Tools, and Equipment C&G DIR ENV EXB G&O GEO MIN WTR “Big Tex” Makes Landmark Breakthrough.................11 Storkson, Britt: Over a Barrel..................................36 Four Types of Geotechnical Testing..........................38 Communicating with Property Owners During Part 2......17 Wilson, Jr., Robert Evans: The Un-Comfort Zone II...26,28 An Industry Unites in Response to Historic Texas...37 Remedial Investigation at Truax Field.......................12 E-News Flash Readers’ Choice: Sediment Cores..30,32 Kwader, Thomas: Environmental Monitoring...........39 Reducing Nitrate Leaching Risk from Blasting..........18 “Smith, Billy Bob”: The “Idiots” Corner...................29 Critical Mineral Resource to be Explored in Utah’s....32 Chevron’s Hydraulic Fracturing Operations to Use...19 Peterson, Ronald: It Depends?...............................27 Students Win Drillbotics Competition for Virtual and..41 Battersby, Mark E.: Drilling Into Money Not Boring..7 Early-Career Scientist Helps Locate Priority..............22 Colloids Could Help Solve A Geothermal Dilemma...33 England’s South Crofty Project..................................14 Connor, Tim: Perseverance.....................................20 Mining Heritage in the U.S. National Parks.....................35 Installing Submersible Check Valves - Part 1..............8 Rasmussen, Tim: Water For Life International.........24 New Water Wells to Supply Immediate Need in........31 Navy Drills Groundwater Monitoring Wells in Hawaii..34 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 JANUARY 2023 WorldWide Drilling Resource®
Proudly Made in the United States of America - delivered WorldWide! WorldWide Drilling Resource WorldWide Drilling ® 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 Public Relations Professional: Jan Allen 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 dWide Drilling Resource®. 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 2023, WorldWide Drilling Resource, Inc. Seen by countless WorldWide. Publication Agreement No. 40892520. Back issues may be requested. Cost per issue $10.00 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 Standing with our Drilling Industry . . . Yesterday ~ Today ~ Tomorrow WE’RE OUT FOR BEAR IN 2023! RONNIE’s REAL WORLD . . . with its ups and downs ~ but always positive thoughts, hopes, and dreams. See you on the trail . . . NEXT TO ~ Setting up our 2023 Schedule. With Pen - Computer in hand . . . Veronica I. “Ronnie” Jones, 850-547-0102 ronnie@worldwidedrillingresource.com YES, with the help of state associations like the UTAH GROUND WATER ASSOCIATION, albeit not so large as some, but it is as strong as any drilling association with membership that has the willingness to help anyone who has even the simplest of tasks or questions. Pictured to the left, David is presenting me with a “winning” rifle at their event in 2017! Always smiling faces there! They have scholarship auctions, raffles, winning items for attending and visiting with the exhibitors, and you can even get continuing education credits - as well as great meals, snacks, and LOTS OF LAUGHS with new and old friends. FOR SURE - We’ll be there! These boots are strong, just like the WWDR Team, made for walking, and will be covering these shows and MORE for YOU! David Worwood of 4D Plumbing - Water Well Service and me - ready for BEAR! 6 JANUARY 2023 WorldWide Drilling Resource® Featured Articles for January - Water Well, Irrigation, and Wastewater Recycled Water Use in the Gas and Oil Industry Page 19 Wastewater Plant Built at a Mine Page 14 Submersible Check Valves Page 8 Remediation at Truax Field Page 12 Navy Drills in Hawaii Page 34 New Water Wells Supply New Mexico Page 30
7 JANUARY 2023 WorldWide Drilling Resource® Drilling Into Money Not Boring by Mark E. Battersby Telling Tales on Cash When it comes to cash, every drilling contractor, supplier, and manufacturer faces a two-way street. On one hand, it may be necessary to report even routine cash payments received from customers. On the other hand, many of those with whom you conduct business will be required to report the funds paid to your operation. Plus, payments funneled through third parties will be joining transactions conducted via credit cards. Today, every drilling-related business, as well as persons engaged in a trade or business making “reportable” transactions, must report those transactions to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), as well as furnishing a copy of the information return to recipients. Cash, according to the IRS, includes “the coins and currency of the United States and a foreign country.” Cash does not include personal checks drawn on the account of the customer or a cashier’s check, bank draft, traveler’s check, or money order with a face value of less than $10,000. Receiving $10,000 from a customer may not be an everyday occurrence for some and even cumulative payments in excess of $10,000 from one customer may be rare, but the government wants to know about them - sometimes. The law requires every business to report cash payments of more than $10,000 by filing Form 8300, Report of Cash Payments Over $10,000 received in a Trade or Business. Today, transactions conducted through third parties must be reported to the IRS, and recipients receive Form 1099-K for payments over $600 without any needed minimum transaction, which means more drilling contractors will receive the forms. New reporting requirements for cryptocurrencies were already in place after recent legislation. Brokers are required to report cryptocurrency transactions on Form 1099-B and must include a customer’s basis beginning after 2023. In addition, digital assets are now treated as “cash” for purposes of the rules requiring information reporting by any drilling business receiving cash transfers of more than $10,000. The reporting rules already on the books, along with many of those proposed, will impact almost every transaction used by drilling contractors, suppliers, and manufacturers for its goods and services - not just third party payment services such as PayPal and Venmo. This includes bank accounts and other ways the operation sends and receives money. Failure to adhere to the cash reporting rules, just as with failing to report income on a tax return, can lead to massive fines and penalties. Thus, the need for professional guidance when attempting to navigate the murky cash reporting waters. Mark Mark E. Battersby may be contacted via e-mail to michele@ worldwidedrillingresource.com
8 JANUARY 2023 WorldWide Drilling Resource® Installing Submersible Check Valves - When, Where, and Why Part 1 Adapted from Information by Laura Jensen, Flomatic Valves Within the water well industry, there are multiple resources available regarding the installation of submersible check valves. An issue which often sparks debate - installing one check valve versus multiple check valves for submersible pump applications. In a submersible pump application, check valves are critical to stop water from flowing downward in the pipe and returning into the well when the pump is turned off. To reduce long-term risks and damage to the pump, it is important to install multiple check valves rather than just one check valve. Most high-quality submersible pumps will have a check valve built-in from the manufacturer at the discharge. This will be the first check valve installed. The second check valve should be placed above the pump and no more than 25 feet above the water pumping level in a well. This way if the check valve at the pump fails, the second check valve in the system will hold the vacuum below it. Above this initial valve, submersible check valves should be placed every 200 feet in the drop pipe as permitted by well depth. For example, let’s look at a 750-footdeep well with the water level at 700 feet. This situation requires a total of five or six check valves to be installed. The system will have a check valve positioned at the pump discharge followed by another at 675 feet deep. Above the installation of these valves, there should be three more check valves installed every 200 feet on the drop pipe belowground putting them at 475 feet, 275 feet, and 75 feet deep. The sixth and final check valve, if necessary, is positioned at the surface. Many states require an additional check valve aboveground commonly positioned near the pressure tank. The ideal recommended installation location for the second check valve is one pipe length above the submersible pump. A valve in this position will be subject to laminar flow and isolated from the very turbulent conditions near the pump discharge. Check valves are vital components for the correct usage of submersible pump system applications worldwide. A common misconception is that just one submersible check valve is necessary for the entire system. Although high-quality check valves pressure rated to 400 psi or 923 feet of head pressure are built to last, this does not mean just one valve can be placed at 923 feet in a standalone unit. For every foot per second of velocity change in a steel pipe, 54 psi of back pressure is created. This means for a common one-inch well drop pipe with a flow of ten gallons per minute (gpm) could create a back pressure of 370 psi or more when the pump turns off and the water column reverses. In a four-inch pipe, a flow of 350 gpm could create a back pressure of 860 psi, resulting in more than what stock pump check valves are designed to handle. Staging check valves at even intervals along the riser pipe reduces hydraulic shock (water hammer) in stages, which protects the life span of valves, pump, and its pipes. Each check valve installed at 200 feet or less protects the one below it. The installation of numerous check valves allows for the system to absorb and lessen the shock above and below each check valve. Look for Part 2 next Month! WTR 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 - 4:30pm Business Succession 4:30pm - 7:30pm Cocktail Party, Auction, & Trade Show January 18th 9am General Membership Meeting
9 JANUARY 2023 WorldWide Drilling Resource® Webinars Start the Run-Up to SaMoTer Five webinars will kick off the run-up to SaMoTer 2023, the 31st International Construction Equipment Trade Fair, May 3-7, in Verona, Italy. On January 26, 2023, “Construction machinery towards the zero emissions goal: electric, hybrid or hydrogen?” is organized in collaboration with Vaielettrico. It will focus on sustainability and decarbonization. Participants will discuss and compare the range of technologies available to achieve the zero emissions goal. The second, “Earthmoving and digital. A waste of time?” is organized by E-construction with a focus on digitization. Industry experts will discuss various aspects of digitization in the construction sector, from assisted excavation systems and machine control, to management control. The central theme of the third webinar is safety. During the event, International Powered Access Federation will outline new technologies and best practices for efficient and safe work. The fourth appointment, “The role of modern hire services in the construction supply chain” with the support of Rental Blog, will discuss the evolution hire companies are experiencing as they move from their traditional role as suppliers of occasional requirements to one as general provider. This implies digitizing, educating, and overseeing safety, taking charge of the ecological transition, as well as new considerations concerning drivers and connections between partners. The fifth and final webinar, “Photovoltaic in quarries: regulatory aspects, investment opportunities, and case histories” is organized in collaboration with Anepla, Anie Rinnovabili, and Infralab. Regulatory aspects and investment opportunities, as well as a number of case histories, will be discussed. For a link to this website, visit this page at: worldwidedrillingresource.com Nitrate Coated Premium Liners 5x6, 5x8, & 5x10 Gardner Denver 5-1/2x8 & 5-1/2x10 Gardner Denver 7-1/2x8 & 7-1/2x10 Gardner Denver Rods Heat-Treated & Chromed 5x6, 5x8, & 5-1/2x8 Gardner Denver 5x10 & 5-1/2x10 Gardner Denver 7-1/2x8 & 7-1/2x10 Gardner Denver New Pumps In Stock Gardner Denver 4x5 TEE Triplex. Gardner Denver 5-1/2x5 TEE Triplex Gardner Denver 4x5 or 4-1/2x5 Duplex Gardner Denver 5x6 Duplex Gardner Denver 5x6 Air Drive Duplex Gardner Denver 5x8 Duplex Gardner Denver 5-1/2x8 Duplex Gardner Denver 7-1/2x8 Duplex Gardner Denver 7-1/2x10 Duplex Gardner Denver 5-1/2x5 THE Triplex Gardner Denver 5x8 PAH Triplex Call for Prices. We Have a Variety of Brands of Mud Pump Parts and Power Units in Stock. Special or Obsolete Parts Made to Order. Cash for Surplus Mud Pumps. Rebuilt Mud Pumps 4-1/2x6 Gaso Duplex 4-1/2x6 Oilwell Duplex Gardner Denver 4-1/2x8 PA-8 Triplex Gardner Denver 5x6 Duplex Gardner Denver 5x10 Duplex Gaso 5x10 Duplex OVER 300 PUMPS IN STOCK Armstrong Machine Co. Inc. Pocahontas, IA 50574 USA 712-335-4131 ~ 24 Hours 7 Days a Week • Fax: 712-335-4565 800-831-4527 USA & Canada (8AM to 4PM Monday-Friday) armstrongmachine.com amci@armstrongmachine.com Hydraulic Grout Pumps 5”, 6”, & 7-1/2”
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11 JANUARY 2023 WorldWide Drilling Resource® “Big Tex” Makes Landmark Breakthrough Adapted from Information by Robbins A crowd gathered as a large Robbins Main Beam tunnel boring machine (TBM), dubbed “Big Tex”, recently broke through in Dallas, Texas. The machine and its continuous conveyor system for the Mill Creek Drainage Relief Tunnel successfully bored five miles in chalk and shale, advancing up to 1634 feet in one month. “I think when you step back and look at what was accomplished by this team . . . the overall length and size of this tunnel, the TBM conversion, the everyday grind to keep moving forward . . . it truly is something to be proud of, professionally and personally. No single individual could reach this milestone. It took a great team of skilled individuals. I am fortunate to be a part of it,” said Nick Jencopale, senior project manager for Joint Venture Southland/Mole. Good advance rates were not the only cause for celebration: the unique project required a planned in-tunnel diameter change of the TBM from its original 38 feet to a more compact 32.5 feet. This first-of-its-kind conversion process was undertaken 1.7 miles into the bore and was not done inside a shaft or pre-excavated portal. “The TBM conversion was a unique challenge that we were excited about, and ultimately provided a more efficient method for the desired product compared to the alternative options. Hopefully, the successful conversion proved that this option can be considered for future tunnel projects,” said Jencopale. While there were many detailed steps to the conversion process, precision design of the machine was a key aspect. “We started with a smaller machine, then we made a kit, or second skin, that was slightly larger; and then when the time came, we just took that skin off. It was essentially that simple,” explained Evan Brinkerhoff, Robbins field service manager. The conversion took about four months to complete. “The Robbins Main Beam TBM (Big Tex) performed consistently throughout the duration of the tunnel excavation. There were very minor issues and little overall downtime as a result of the TBM itself,” added Jencopale. Crews encountered some fault zones, and installed rock bolts and wire mesh in the tunnel crown as needed. Due to the relatively favorable ground conditions in much of the tunnel, including low rock strength and low abrasivity, only eight disc cutters were changed during the length of tunnel bored at the larger diameter. At the point of diameter conversion, the full dress of cutters was changed. Only 14 cutters have needed replacing since. With the TBM-driven portion of the tunnel complete, work will commence to remove the machine from the tunnel and install a final lining. The tunnel is a designated critical infrastructure project for the City of Dallas, providing 100-year flood protection for areas of East Dallas which have experienced severe flooding in the past. Construction work is expected to be complete in late 2024 to early 2025. A crowd gathered as Big Tex broke through into a shaft at the Mill Creek Drainage Relief Tunnel in Dallas, Texas. C&G
12 JANUARY 2023 WorldWide Drilling Resource® Remedial Investigation at Truax Field Adapted from Information by Air National Guard Known for their unique ability to repel oil and water, Perfluorooctane Sulfonate (PFOS) and Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA) are synthetic fluorinated organic compounds used in many industrial and consumer products. Since the 1970s, the Air Force used Aqueous Film Forming Foam (AFFF) - a firefighting foam containing PFOS/PFOA - at crash sites, fire training areas, and some maintenance hangars at active and reserve Air National Guard installations. In 2016, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) established health advisory levels of 70 parts per trillion for separate and combined PFOS/PFOA concentrations in drinking water. In the U.S., the Air Force is systematically testing for potential concentrations in soil, surface water, and groundwater where AFFF may have been released. The Air National Guard recently concluded a remedial investigation (RI) into the presence of these substances at Truax Field in Madison, Wisconsin. It marks a major step in the EPA’s Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) process. The resulting data will determine the nature and extent of PFOS/PFOA present, and help determine the most effective means to clean up the site. “The remedial investigation is crucial in continuing the progress towards the remediation of PFOS and PFOA on or around Truax Field,” said Colonel Bart Van Roo, 115th Fighter Wing commander. “We are grateful to continue working with our local and state partners in moving forward in the next step in the CERCLA process.” The RI began with extensive surface soil sampling. Data provided by more than 220 bore sites throughout the base helped determine where more thorough testing was required. Drilling contractors with Plains Environmental Services, Inc. initiated the next phase, testing potentially contaminated sites with hydraulic profiling and electrical conductivity testing. Using a Geoprobe® mobile drilling rig, 30 targeted sample points were probed to depths reaching 100 feet. The process provided real-time soil permeability and conductivity data which can identify preferential pathways for contaminant migration. The sampling points will also be used to procure groundwater and additional soil samples. The aggregate data will then be compiled and analyzed to identify locations to install monitoring wells to expedite further groundwater sampling. “We are excited to continue the important process of analyzing soil and groundwater on our installation,” said Michael Hinman, project manager with the 115th Civil Engineer Squadron. “This investigation effort is moving along in a very timely manner and we are excited to continue progressing . . .” All data collected during the RI will support the next step in which the EPA recommends a preferred remedy. The proposed plan will be made available for public review and comment prior to being released. The final EPA record of decision will then be used to prepare for and initiate PFOS/PFOA cleanup on and around Truax Field. “115th Fighter Wing members and their families have deep roots in the community and we share their concerns on this issue. We are committed to continuing the effort to protect the environment and resources around our installation,” said Van Roo. ENV
WHO’S IN THE NEWS Send your Who’s in the News to: bonnie@worldwidedrillingresource.com The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) announced the 2023 officers and directors elected to the AEM Board of Directors: Chair - Rod Schrader Vice Chair - Todd Stucke Ag Chair - Bill Hurley CE Chair - Stephen Roy Treasurer - Linda Hasenfratz Secretary - Megan Tanel Additional announcements from AEM, Deep Foundations Institute, and Tsurmi America can be found by clicking this box in our online issue at: worldwidedrillingresource.com Docuseries to Showcase Modern Mining Careers Like most industries, mining faces a workforce shortage. A new docuseries, Jobs of Tomorrow, aims to address the issue by spotlighting the exciting, high-tech, and surprisingly green world of mining. The Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration (SME) was pleased to take part in the new series featuring different aspects of the mining and minerals industry. It will bring often overlooked STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) careers to the forefront, with mining careers being featured in six episodes throughout season one. “Mining is a necessity to support our lives and lifestyles, yet most people have no idea what career opportunities in mining entail. This series highlights a small portion of the exciting options that young people can pursue. Kudos to SME for opening doors of opportunity,” said Jill Nelson of Brooks & Nelson. Episode one is now available on SME Studios at https://media.smenet.org. New episodes and career profiles will be available weekly through February 2023. Rod Schrader. 13 JANUARY 2023 WorldWide Drilling Resource® TWWA Annual Meeting & Trade Show For more information, call: (865) 761-4363 tnwaterwellassociation@gmail.com tnwaterwellassociation.org Join Us For: Technical Sessions Trade Show Honor Award Auction Ladies Auxiliary TWWA Business Meeting TWWA Board Meeting March 17-18, 2023 The Park Vista Hotel Gatlinburg, TN
14 JANUARY 2023 WorldWide Drilling Resource® England’s South Crofty Project Adapted from Information by Cornish Metals, Inc. The South Crofty project, acquired in 2016, covers the former producing tin mine located beneath the towns of Pool and Camborne in Cornwall, England. Closed in 1998, following over 400 years of continuous production, Cornish Metals, Inc. used the vast archive of historical production data, along withmore recent drilling completed between 2007 and 2013, to finalize their study.Additionally, CornishMetals has undertaken extensive pilot-scale water treatment trials and successfully applied for and received the necessary environmental permits to abstract, treat, and discharge mine water in to dewater the mine. Planning permissions for the operation of the mine and redevelopment of the surface facilities have been secured and construction of the water treatment plant foundations commenced. The dewatering pumps, variable speed drives, and new high-voltage power supply have been delivered to the site. Water Treatment Plant Construction (WTP): • Detailed design of the WTP is now 75% complete and is on track for planned commissioning in June 2023. • The foundation slab for the WTP has been designed, the shuttering and steel reinforcement complete, as well as concrete pouring. • All key equipment suppliers have been engaged, contracts awarded, and delivery dates assigned. • Six large steel clarifier tanks have been fabricated locally. • Ongoing water treatment studies have further optimized the treatment process, resulting in a reduction in reagent consumption, an improvement to metal and suspended solids recovery, as well as an expected reduction in operating costs. Mine Dewatering: • Two submersible pumps, purchased in 2018, have been checked and tested, both of which are in good working order. • Pump and pipe handling infrastructure has been installed and tested. • All steel pipes required for pumping have been delivered and are ready for installation. • A new single-drum winder has been ordered, for delivery later this year, to enable the New Cooks Kitchen shaft reaccessing. “It is wonderful to see the level of activity underway at South Crofty, as we progress through the construction of the water treatment plant and undertake a metallurgical sample drill program . . . It is inspiring to see the pride and dedication our team displays, knowing that they are contributing to the success of a project that means a lot to the local community and a restart of the Cornish tin industry,” said Richard Williams, CEO of Cornish Metals, Inc. Steel reinforcement for the concrete foundation slab at the mine’s water treatment plant. MIN
16 JANUARY 2023 WorldWide Drilling Resource® Industry Announcements The Toro Company announced the company will be expanding its Perry, Oklahoma, manufacturing facility, home to Ditch Witch and other construction brands. This is expected to bring up to 100 new jobs to the rural community and expand its current building by an additional 200,000 square feet. The expansion will reinforce the company’s commitment to the Perry community and the State of Oklahoma, while furthering the company’s future growth. As part of the expansion agreement, the company was awarded $6 million through the Business Expansion Incentive Program by the Oklahoma Department of Commerce. Trolex revealed its Air XS Silica Monitor, the world’s first real-time respirable crystalline silica (RCS) monitor, was recently awarded Most Innovative Instrument, Product or Digital Solution at the Air Quality and Emissions Exhibition and The Best Health and Safety Innovation Product Award at the Building Innovation Awards. Judges at the Air Quality and Emissions Exhibition said, “Trolex’s silica dust monitor seems to be the only one of its kind able to monitor silica specifically in real time. Airborne silica dust is a major occupational hazard affecting millions of workers on a daily basis. Until recently, it seems that samples had to be collected and sent to a lab for analysis, which is time consuming and unable to mitigate the risk in real time. With the introduction of this instrumentation, action can be taken to tackle exposure to silica dust much more effectively.” This tool will help raise awareness among employers about the extreme dangers of inhalation of RSC and the risk of silicosis - while highlighting a cost-effective solution to increase worker safety. Oshkosh Corporation has entered into an agreement to acquire Hinowa® S.p.A. Once complete, Hinowa will become part of the Oshkosh Access Equipment segment. “We look forward to welcoming the Hinowa team into the Oshkosh family,” said John Pfeifer, Oshkosh Corporation’s president and chief executive officer. Hinowa is well-known for its advanced track designs and electrification expertise as an early adopter and leader in lithium-ion battery technology. Hinowa has produced JLG® compact crawler boom lifts since 2010, including electric, hybrid, and diesel-powered models. “We are excited to expand our long-term relationship with Hinowa,” said Frank Nerenhausen, executive vice president Oshkosh Corporation and president, JLG Industries. “Combining our capabilities will enable us to better serve customers and expand our operational footprint in Europe.” Hinowa was founded in 1987 in Nogara, Italy, and has an approximate 250,000-square-foot manufacturing facility and 50,000-square-foot parts facility with nearly 230 team members. Curry Supply Holdings in Altoona, Pennsylvania, is selling its gas and oil trucking assets (CS Trucking LLC) to Gas Field Services LLC in Rosedale, Virginia. The deal includes all assets, equipment, and tools related to the CS Trucking gas and oil operations. CS Trucking LLC, located in Dover, Ohio, operates a modern service facility and fleet of 35 trucks in the heart of the Marcellus and Utica shale plays. “CS Trucking, LLC already works for some of our current customers, as well as additional new customers. We look forward to the opportunity to provide these new customers the same high-quality, safe, and environmentally compliant service Gas Field Services has become known for,” said Tommy Shrader, president and CEO of Gas Field Services.
17 JANUARY 2023 WorldWide Drilling Resource® Communicating with Property Owners During Broadband Installations: Part 2 Adapted from Information by Vermeer Corporation Once a crew gets closer to the start of a broadband installation in a particular residential area, locates need to be called in. In addition to making that call, it is good practice to communicate with property owners to let them know someone will be out marking existing underground infrastructure. Include details about how vital these markers and paint lines are for helping prevent utility strikes so they understand flags should not be moved for any reason, including for mowing. This is also an excellent time to ask property owners if they have any private lines (irrigation, invisible fences, electrical, etc.) running underground which workers should be aware of. A door flyer/hanger may also be used to outline the following: k Approximately when work will begin and how long it will last. k Hours crews will be working throughout the day. k Instructions/guidance about how they can help (i.e., please keep pets leashed or inside during work, do not walk near equipment, etc.). k Overview of when and how restoration work will be done. k Contact information for someone they can talk to about any questions or concerns. In addition to communicating details of broadband installation plans early and often, Vermeer Utility Sales Manager Brandon Wagner said crews can also take steps during a project to minimize disturbance to residents. “Residential neighborhoods usually have fairly narrow streets, making it a challenge to move equipment and trailers around. Crews need to make sure they’re doing a good job of sharing those streets. That means parking on the right side of the street whenever possible and ensuring other vehicles can get around trailers, trucks, and machines; and crews should always use cones, signs, and barricades on the job,” he explained. Another thing Wagner recommends is making sure equipment, trailers, trucks, and employees all have some type of identifier such as a logo or company name. “The communications sent out to property owners ahead of time should include a company name and logo, so having that type of identification on machines and workers can help them mentally make the connection. Plus, it looks professional. So, give crews safety vests and hardhats with the company name/logo, and they will likely receive fewer questions about what they’re doing on someone’s property. When work is finished for the day, crews should make sure to leave a tidy jobsite which is properly secured and clean. Mud from trucks and equipment in streets or on sidewalks isn’t going to win many friends, so contractors can help by doing their part during every phase of the broadband installation process. When the conduit or cable is in the ground, everything should be restored to its original state in a timely manner. Drops to homes or businesses need to be buried as soon as possible. People often scrutinize work until everything looks like it did before the job began. Having a project go unnoticed by people working and living in the area is one of the highest compliments a utility contractor can receive. It means the neighborhood understands what is being done there and how they benefit, and crews have done an excellent job minimizing their impact while expanding broadband access. DIR For more information call: (270) 786-3010 or visit us online: www.geothermalsupply.com All New! Atlantis-Pro Vault • Traffic-Rated Capable • Simple installation • Trouble-free operation
18 JANUARY 2023 WorldWide Drilling Resource® 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 Reducing Nitrate Leaching Risk from Blasting Operations Adapted from Information by Orica Nitrate left behind from mining operations can potentially cause long-term environmental damage due to prolonged periods of nitrates being washed out from historical waste dumps. Mines operating in environmentally sensitive aquatic conditions are especially concerned about impacts of nitrates and ammonia in their waste. A mining and infrastructure solutions provider with operations in more than 100 countries, Orica developed a management framework and solution to reduce risks of nitrate leaching resulting from the use of ammonium nitrate-based explosives. “Orica is adopting a stronger Environmental Social and Corporate Governance (ESG) position, and one of the ways we are doing that is by focusing on the areas where we have the expertise [to] make the biggest impact. Given the use of ammonium nitrate bulk explosives carries with it the risk of nitrate leaching into groundwater, our teams have embarked on a project to better understand the causes and risks, and we are proud to have developed a viable solution to enable mines to conduct blast operations without having to compromise on explosive energy which has subsequent downstream cost and productivity impacts on drilling, excavation, [and] mineral processing,” said Angus Melbourne, Orica chief technology officer. Orica’s approach to nitrate management includes an established framework to understand nitrate pathways in mining operations and identify the appropriate solution to minimize nitrate risk. The Nitrate Risk Reduction framework comprises a three-pronged approach which investigates fundamental mechanisms for nitrate loss at a customer site, benchmarks existing approaches to best practices, and recommends solutions to improve nitrate risk management. “Our approach is both a collaborative and holistic management system that will enable our customers to meet environmental license limits while eradicating the need for additional materials and processes that typically impact cost, operational productivity, and have their own impacts on the ESG footprint. Our aim is to save time and resources for mining operators,” said James Crough, Orica president North America. Central to Orica’s Nitrate Risk Reduction framework is a specially formulated range of Fortis™Protect bulk explosives products, developed with Orica’s emulsification technology to deliver the optimal stability and emulsion refinement characteristics into blastholes to minimize nitrate contribution to groundwater and post-blast nitrogen oxide fumes. The advanced formulation, designed for use in the most challenging wet blasthole applications, is a result of combining advanced surface chemistry with increased viscosity to significantly improve resistance to dynamic water and reduce the risk of nitrate leaching from blastholes. In addition, technological enhancements have been made to Orica’s explosives delivery fleet of Mobile Manufacturing Units to further increase the flow of Fortis Protect products, as well as improve the hole loading configuration to reduce the risk of water entrapment in the product during loading. EXB
19 JANUARY 2023 WorldWide Drilling Resource® Chevron’s Hydraulic Fracturing Operations to Use More Recycled Water Adapted from Information by Chevron Wells in the Permian Basin can bring up as much as five times more water than gas and oil. Chevron recycles and reuses this produced water during hydraulic fracturing operations. Produced water that can’t be recycled for this purpose is transported to be used by other operators in their fracturing processes when and where possible. When this is not feasible, water is safely reinjected thousands of feet into the ground. In 2022, Chevron reached an agreement with Aris Water Solutions expected to significantly improve its ability to efficiently recycle produced water. With this partnership, Chevron is on the path to using 80% recycled produced water for hydraulic fracturing in most areas by the end of 2023. As part of the arrangement, Aris will use its existing pipeline infrastructure to make more produced water from Chevron and other operators available for recycling. This pipeline system can also be used to move produced water away from areas with known seismic activity. Increasing recycled water use in the Permian moves Chevron closer to its longterm goal of reducing water reinjection for disposal purposes in the region, and toward a more sustainable way of handling excess water. It also helps preserve freshwater and groundwater in drought-prone areas. In 2021, more than 99% of Chevron’s Permian Basin water demand was met using brackish groundwater (salty water extracted from the earth) and produced water which was treated and recycled. About 55% of water used was brackish, while the remaining 45% was recycled. Just under 1% of water was obtained from freshwater sources in 2021, and the company is further planning to phase out brackish water. In doing so, it will continually reuse treated produced water which would otherwise be reinjected into the ground. “Recycling produced water is not only a responsible practice from an environmental stewardship perspective; recycling provides an economic benefit too,” said Cullen Jones, Chevron water operations engineer. “The produced water can typically be recycled at a cheaper price than brackish water sources can be purchased. This reduces the capital [spent] associated with developing new [gas and oil] wells.” G&O March issue deadlines: Space Reservation - January 25th Ad Copy - February 1st
20 JANUARY 2023 WorldWide Drilling Resource® www.starironworks.com 257 Caroline Street Punxsutawney, PA 15767 800-927-0560 • 814-427-2555 Fax: 814-427-5164 SERVINGTHECONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY Serving the Drilling Industry Perseverance by Tim Connor If you were asked by someone: What do you feel are the three most important skills or talents to help you succeed in your business, career, or life - what do you think the average answer would be? Well, I have done this numerous times for audiences around the world, and you would be amazed at the range of answers I have gotten. The three most common ones were: effort, resilience, and perseverance. What exactly is perseverance? “Continued effort to do or achieve something despite difficulties, failure, or opposition.” I like to keep things simple, so mine is “never quitting no matter what.” Now I’m not sure which definition you like or are the most comfortable with, so why not come up with your own? As a sideline, if you had to rank the three previous traits, what order would you put them in when it comes to importance? In His service, Tim Tim Connor may be contacted via e-mail to michele@worldwidedrillingresource.com “Great works are performed not by strength, but by perseverance.” ~Samuel Johnson
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22 JANUARY 2023 WorldWide Drilling Resource® Early-Career Scientist Helps Locate Priority Geothermal Drilling Locations Adapted from Information by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory A love of science led Nicole Taverna to focus on physics and other STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) courses as a teenager in Pennsylvania, but the lure of the West ultimately guided her path to the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) in Golden, Colorado. Taverna is a member of the Data Analytics, Tools, and Applications Group within the NREL Strategic Energy Analysis Center. Along with other responsibilities, she helps locate priority geothermal drilling locations by combining and analyzing relevant data. For the past five years, she has curated the Geothermal Data Repository, which celebrates its 10th anniversary this year. She has also expanded her expertise to include machine learning, interactive data visualization, and data pipeline development, as well as statistical methods and analyses, primarily focused on geothermal energy. “I kind of specialize in solving problems,” said Taverna. Curiosity for science has guided her career. She landed an internship out of high school doing geophysical surveys with an environmental consulting firm. While studying geophysics and computer science at the Colorado School of Mines, she also held an internship at NREL. “I wanted to study energy, and . . . I ended up in geothermal. I got to go out in the field and do geophysical surveys, and I think that helped set it more in stone for me. That passion for fieldwork was what drove me here, but my desire to use data analytics and data science to create a better future has kept me moving in a similar direction.” As a young female data scientist working in geothermal energy, Taverna finds herself in a unique situation. She views the industry with fresh eyes and feels a duty to analyze traditional industry norms for ways new scientific methods may advance the field. “I just want to come in with a new and open creative mind and change the way we think about these kinds of things. We’ve been doing it the same way for so long. Are there better ways to do things knowing what we know now? More broadly than just geoscience, I want to apply that way of thinking anywhere I can. I want to change the norm in some ways to improve our scientific abilities,” she explained. Taverna is interested in data-centric machine learning, which is focused on improving the quality of data rather than improving the model parameters. She also wants to continue creating better access to well-managed and secure data for the geothermal industry. While the future is pointing toward machine learning and artificial intelligence, she said it is important to focus on doing it right. “I don’t think we should be rushing to replace everything with machine learning. We need to be careful about it. How can we improve what we're doing, as opposed to replace? Those are the things I’m really passionate about right now, that are really driving my research today.” Taverna said she found a new sense of confidence while working on the recent DEEPEN project. She traveled to Iceland for a workshop on geothermal energy, meeting up with many European experts and counterparts. DEEPEN aims to provide better understanding of the roots of magmatic geothermal systems. The project is a multinational collaboration among several universities, institutes, and energy companies. Early in her career, she found the industry could be rather intimidating to young professionals. Taverna is now poised to help mentor young students and show them paths toward careers in renewable energy because she can relate. She has found a voice, learning “you don’t always need to obey the hierarchy. New ideas are what lead to scientific advancement. Your opinion is worth sharing, even if you don't think so in the moment.” Taverna received the 2022 Geothermal Rising Young Professional Award (Technical). 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