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Are you Planning to go?...................................................25 Breaking News..................................................................13 Classifieds: WorldWide Buyers’ Guide™...................43-56 Education Connection......................................................35 Fun Page...........................................................................28 Hot Off the Press.................................................................9 Obituary: Norman, Howard Lee.......................................21 Photo Page........................................................................52 Product Spotlight..............................................................20 Who’s in the News............................................................13 WorldWide Association Memberships..................................7 WorldWide DownHome DrillFest™ 2023.....................37-42 WorldWide ........6 Acker Drill Company.............................................................4 Allegheny Instruments........................................................28 Armstrong Machine Co., Inc. (AMCI)....................................9 Atlantic Screen & Manufacturing, Inc. (ASI)..........................8 Baker Water Systems.........................................................16 Better Water Industries Inc..................................................29 Bit Brokers International.....................................................19 Bitco, Inc.............................................................................17 Bloom Manufacturing, LLC.................................................13 Drilling Equipment Sales, Inc. (DES)....................................2 Drilling Supply & Mfg (DSM)...............................................27 Eastern Driller Manufacturing Company Inc. (EDM)...........54 GEFCO (BAUER Equipment America, Inc.)........................55 GeoPro, Inc.........................................................................11 Geoprobe Systems®..............................................................1 Geothermal Supply Company, Inc. (GSC)..........................22 Heron Instruments, Inc.......................................................35 Hole Products.....................................................................31 Horizon Hoist......................................................................14 Infinity Tool Manufacturing....................................................3 Infinity Tool Manufacturing..................................................11 Infinity Tool Manufacturing..................................................33 Infinity Tool Manufacturing..................................................34 KS Bit, Inc...........................................................................36 Louisiana Ground Water Association (LGWA) Convention...12 Merrill Mfg...........................................................................33 Mills Machine Company, Inc...............................................26 N&N Drilling Supply.............................................................23 Palmer Bit Company...........................................................15 SEMCO, Inc........................................................................56 Specialty Rig Sales (SRS)..................................................18 Star Iron Works, Inc. - Construction....................................20 Star Iron Works, Inc. - Water Well.......................................21 TDH Manufacturing Inc.......................................................53 Triflo International, Inc........................................................30 Well-Vu, Inc.........................................................................10 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 September 2023 - Infrastructure / Historic Moments C&G DIR ENV EXB G&O GEO MIN WTR Providing Drilling Equipment for Over 120 Years......17 Introducing the S Geobor Wireline HPD System.......29 AI Impact on Geotechnical Drilling............................31 Drilling Industry Partner...............................................8 Peterson, Ronald: Mud (Drilling Fluid) Mixing..........11 Best Practices for Utility Fleet Managers...................23 Connor, Tim: Encouragement..................................16 History of the Edelman Auger....................................24 Celebrating One of the Oldest Explosives Mfr...........32 Turning Coal into Natural Gas......................................22 Wilson, Jr., Robert Evans: The Un-Comfort Zone II....34 Battersby, Mark E.: Drilling Into Money Not Boring..19 The Potential of Underground Geothermal Storage..22 Celebrating 30 Years of Simulation Training..............12 Storkson, Britt: Sometimes “Smart Homes” aren’t...26 Tornado Damaged Mine in Wyoming..........................28 40 Reasons...............................................................10 Perfecting Mud Pumps for 40 Years..........................14 E-News Flash Readers’ Choice Readers’ Choice: A Different Kind of...18 Providing Well Supplies for Over Four Decades........25 Rasmussen, Tim: Water for Life International..........33 A.Y. McDonald Mfg. Co......16 Aardvark Packers..............16 Acker Drill Company..........16 Bit Brokers International.....17 Bitco, Inc............................17 Centerline Mfg. Co.............17 ChemGrout®.......................20 Colton Bit...........................20 Diedrich Drill......................20 Drill King International........21 Drill Pipe, Inc......................21 Drilling Equip. Resources..21 Eastern Driller Mfg. (EDM)...24 Eijkelkamp North America...24 Flomatic Corp....................24 Get Association Help™......25 Heisey Machine Co............25 Hole Products....................25 Mitsubishi Materials Corp...28 PennDrill Mfg.....................28 Star Iron Works, Inc...........28 T&T Carbide, Inc................29 TerraRoc............................29 VMAC................................32 Western Drilling Tools........29 Windmill 702 LLC...............32 WorldWide Drilling Resource®.32 5 SEPTEMBER 2023 WorldWide Drilling Resource®
6 SEPTEMBER 2023 WorldWide Drilling Resource® Proudly Made in the United States of America - delivered WorldWide! 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 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 Ron Peterson Tim Rasmussen Britt Storkson Robert Evans Wilson, Jr. * “Billy Bob Smith” will be back next month. 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® . 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 Major Ed is a dear friend, despite the fact, I have never met him in person. I am so looking forward to “hello” in person. Join me! RONNIE’s REAL WORLD . . . with its ups and downs ~ but always positive thoughts, hopes, and dreams. See you on the trail . . . NEXT UP ~ WorldWide DownHome DrillFest™ With Pen - Computer in hand . . . Veronica I. “Ronnie” Jones, 850-547-0102 850-547-0102 ronnie@worldwidedrillingresource.com SEMCO’s Tony Navarrette challenges you to KARAOKE KARAOKE at DownHome DrillFest™ Featured Articles for September - Infrastructure / Historic Moments Providing Drilling Products for Over 120 Years Page 17 Industry Partner Page 8 The Edelman Auger Page 24 Supplying the Industry For Over Four Decades Page 25 190 Years of Explosives Page 32 It’s almost time - for - THE TIME OF YOUR LIFE. This picture of our intro banner for this year’s WorldWide DownHome DrillFest™ is of Tony, a fabulous Karaoke Singer at our last TWO DrillFest™ Events in Missouri. He can light up the room - CAN YOU? The CHALLENGE is ON! PRIZES GALORE! Read all about it! The details are inside this magazine, and for only $25, attendees can enjoy a great time in the heart of OZARK Country, in Springfield, Missouri, at the Ozark Empire Maj. Ed Pulido, U.S. Army (Ret.) Special Guest Speaker. Fairgrounds. This is a very historic area with many places to visit.
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8 SEPTEMBER 2023 WorldWide Drilling Resource® Drilling Industry Partner Adapted from Information by Hole Products Hole Products is a leading manufacturer and supplier of high-performance drilling supplies, tooling, and equipment. The company started in 2007, and has continued to grow and expand. Their main focus has always been to help customers and be present in all markets of the drilling industry. They achieve superior customer service by employing those who have worked in the field. Company highlights include: 2007 - The first Hole Products location opened in Wausau, Wisconsin, and housed an 11,000-square-foot warehouse. It was originally located in the Wausau West Industrial park, but has since moved to facilitate the growing distribution center. A second location in Norcross, Georgia, also opened in 2007, boasting a warehouse facility with over 13,000 square feet and seven employees. 2008-2009 - The company’s territory expanded to include the northeastern states, by employing a sales representative to focus on customers in the area. A third location opened in Orlando, Florida, with over 10,500 square feet, five employees, and two delivery vehicles. 2010 - Creating an in-house marketing team allowed Hole Products to take an active role with advertising efforts, and ensure a strong presence at trade shows around the country. 2011-2012 - A new location in Earth City, Missouri, gave the ability to effectively service the eastern portion of the Midwest with a 7300-square-foot facility stocked with quality core drilling, geotechnical/environmental, directional, rotary, and sonic drilling products ready to ship. Hole Products proudly opened a new administrative headquarters in Little Falls, Minnesota, to better serve customers, suppliers, and employees, so all accounting, human resources, and marketing functions are under one roof. To showcase the company’s vast product lines and connect with more customers, Hole Products launched an online presence. This gave customers 24-hour access to the complete list of products, and a chance to learn more about markets served. The company also launched Sonix and V-Core tooling systems. 2013-2014 - Hole Products created and published a complete product catalog for their customers. Bringing inventory to print allowed them to enhance product offerings with selection guides, product information, and industry knowledge provided by employees. A Wausau, Wisconsin, location was added by incorporating a distribution center to accomodate inventory in a 20,000-square-foot warehouse. The location expanded again in 2017, to better serve customers. The FORCE DPT direct-push product line was launched with an unrivalled inventory, in-stock at multiple locations throughout the U.S. 2015-2016 - The company expanded West and opened a location in Ontario, California. The new warehouse facility boasted over 13,000 square feet of inventory with six employees. Their large delivery truck is used daily for deliveries throughout California and neighboring states. A Northeast location was added in New Jersey. The new 12,000-square-foot warehouse was fully stocked with a wide range of tooling and consumables to service the direct-push, geotechnical/environmental, geothermal, directional, mineral exploration, rotary, and sonic drilling industries. 2017-2018 - A location in Chandler, Arizona, boasted a 10,700-square-foot warehouse and aids the California location by serving customers in the Southwest. Hole Products introduced the industry's leading e-commerce solution with its newly developed online storefront, allowing customers 24-hour access to product lines, virtual schematics, past order history, and pricing. A newly opened location in Ontario, Canada, with over 10,000 square feet of warehouse space offers convenience from major highways and airports. 2022-2023 - A new warehouse in Vacaville opened to better serve Northern California with a 14,000-square-foot building. A new location in Seattle, Washington, opened and the company expanded its Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, location. Hole Products acquired Atom Bits manufacturing facility in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, for exploration drilling tools, specializing in premium core drill bits. Hole Products offers game-changing logistics solutions to deliver quality drilling products, in proper quantity and condition, on time, and at a fair price. 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10 SEPTEMBER 2023 WorldWide Drilling Resource® 40 Reasons Adapted from Information by Well-Vu, Inc. Here’s 40 reasons a drilling contractor should own a downhole camera: 1. Early detection of potential issues. 21. Determine age of the well. 2. Accurate diagnosis of problems. 22. Verify well depth. 3. Cost-effective. 23. Detect pressure issues within the well. 4. Increased life span of the well. 24. Inspect the well liner for cracks or leaks. 5. Improved water quality 25. Identify mineral buildup within the well. 6. Better management of resources. 26. Detect damage to the well screen. 7. Compliance with regulations. 27. Verify proper installation of the well pump. 8. Increased safety. 28. Identify improper well construction. 9. Easy to use. 29. Inspect the borehole for debris or sediment. 10. Peace of mind. 30. Verify proper alignment of the well pump and motor. 11. Ability to identify clogs or blockages in the well. 31. Identify improper well maintenance. 12. Detect corrosion or other forms of degradation. 32. Detect biofouling within the well. 13. Identify leaks or cracks in the well casing. 33. Identify improper well rehabilitation. 14. Verify proper installation of the well. 34. Inspect the borehole for signs of instability. 15. Inspect the well screen for proper operation. 35. Identify improper well casing installation. 16. Measure the depth of water within the well. 36. Detect signs of groundwater contamination. 17. Inspect the well pump for damage or failure. 37. Inspect the borehole for obstructions. 18. Identify debris or sediment within the well. 38. Identify improper well abandonment. 19. Verify proper sealing of the well. 39. Detect signs of well collapse. 20. Detect bacterial growth within the well. 40. Verify proper well depth and placement. WTR
11 SEPTEMBER 2023 WorldWide Drilling Resource® Mud (Drilling Fluid) Mixing by Ronald B. Peterson Drilling Products Specialist, Mountainland Supply Company Robert Brown with Brown Service wrote: “Hello, I am new to the directional drilling industry. Can you tell me what signs to look for to know the bentonite is fully yielded? Also, I like to use dry polymers; however, we have trouble getting them into the drilling fluid mixture. Do you have any suggestions to get the dry polymers into the drilling fluid mix? Thanks in advance for any advice you can give me. I thoroughly enjoy your articles and find them very informative.” Bob, Thank you for your question. The short and dirty answer is, run your hand through the fluid. You will have a light film of drilling fluid on your hand. Look to see if there are any little beads of material in the film of mud; they will look like small beads like you find in tapioca. These are small beads of unyielded product. If you press on them, you may find there is dry material in the center. When the fluid is completely mixed, there will only be a thin film of mud on your hand and no beads. The long answer is, “It depends.” Some things to always remember regarding drilling fluids are: 2 Make sure you have an adequate mixing system. 2 Make sure you have good makeup water. 2 Test the pH and calcium of the makeup water and adjust with soda ash if needed. The ideal calcium level is below 200 ppm (parts per million) calcium and an ideal pH of 8.5 to 9.5. You can usually achieve it with ½ to 1 pound of soda ash per 100 gallons of water. 2 Make sure you have the correct bentonite product for your project and it is thoroughly mixed - no beads - before adding any polymer. 2 Make sure you have the correct polymer for your project. Always mix dry polymers first, then liquids; and always mix PAC (polyanionic cellulose) polymers before PHPAs (partially hydrolyzed polyacrylamide). Make sure each is thoroughly mixed before adding the next polymer (again - no beads). I will follow up with detailed articles on drilling fluid product selection and mixing. The investment in your own knowledge and the knowledge of your personnel will pay off. Greater knowledge of job requirements and the safest, best way to achieve them will result in better performance at all levels. Always cultivate and stress a culture of safety in the workplace. There are many innovations in safety. We have come a long way. Always remember: “A man has to know his limitations,” but he doesn’t have to be defined by them. He can raise the bar. Working together, it is amazing where we can go. Enjoy the journey. If you have any questions on drilling fluids or if you have another topic you would like to have addressed, please remember this column is ours. Your feedback helps me make it of value to you. It needs to be an interactive tool. 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 DIR
12 SEPTEMBER 2023 WorldWide Drilling Resource® Celebrating 30 Years of Simulation Training Adapted from Information by Immersive Technologies The world’s largest supplier of mining equipment simulators started from humble beginnings in 1993. Immersive Technologies began with seven employees who were on a quest to develop the world’s first Advanced Equipment Simulator (AES) for the mining industry. The first commercial simulator was exhibited at the Diggers and Dealers Conference in Kalgoorlie, Western Australia, in 1998, when the company introduced the mining world to the first mining haul truck simulator. Soon after, the first mining excavator range and then the first mining wheel loader simulators were delivered. In 2005, the first dragline simulator was produced, winning recognition at the Australian Mining Prospect Awards. By the end of 2006, the company had sold 85 simulators in 17 countries, which increased to 155 simulators in 23 countries, by 2008. The underground range of simulators was introduced in 2010, with customers in 29 countries. By 2016, the company’s simulators were used in mines in 40 countries. Today, the company’s products and services are trusted by hundreds of mine sites across 50 countries as the company is still driven by a passion to provide innovative and valuable workforce solutions. With more than 560 simulator platforms and 1400 conversion kits, simulating 22 different mining OEMs (original equipment manufacturers), Immersive has been pro viding solutions to industry challenges. As advancements in mine technology create new training needs, the company continues to develop new learning technologies to support operators and supervisors. Simulation-based operator training has been successfully applied to many different industries where high risk and high costs are everyday issues requiring smart solutions. Whether piloting a plane or launching a space shuttle, simulation training has proven to dramatically reduce risk, cost, and unscheduled maintenance, plus it increases trainer effectiveness and efficiency while maximizing productivity. Immersive Technologies’ simulators allow operators to practice for a range of possible emergency situations. Many are too dangerous, too difficult, or too expensive to test in an actual mine. Operators can also be shown and assessed for the proper operating technique much more quickly and accurately than the traditional in-machine approach. Simulator training allows operators to be shown and assessed without the need to borrow machines from production. This allows new operators to practice their skills before being placed into a production circuit. Since operators are consistently shown and assessed on the proper operator techniques, they have a better understanding and knowledge of the real machine. The AES Series 1 was the first simulator designed specifically for the mining industry in 1998. MIN The company’s latest simulator is the PRO5 equipped with 3D stereoscopic display and a professional-grade visual system. LGJ08GR Code January 9-10 & Trade S Conventi 2024 LGW Make plans to at WA Associa Ground W Louisia (LGW Discount uisiana o Resort 0, 2024 how ion WA ttend the A) ation Water ana W Marksville, Lou Paragon Casino WA.org Avai Registration Form https://LGW of Louisiana. obtain Education Points for t y oppor this will be your only CONTRAC ATTENTION ilable the state rtunity to - CTORS
13 SEPTEMBER 2023 WorldWide Drilling Resource® WHO’S IN THE NEWS Send your announcements to bonnie@ worldwidedrillingresource.com ECA Canada Acquires Ridgeline Equipment ECA Canada has acquired Ridgeline Equipment, a premier aftermarket heavy equipment parts and service provider based out of Calgary, Alberta. "We are delighted to welcome Ridgeline Equipment into the ECA family," said Roy Kern, president/CEO. "Together, we will be able to provide our customers with an even broader range of solutions, ensuring their equipment operates at peak performance levels." This acquisition aligns with ECA’s commitment to expand its footprint in the foundation drilling and piling market while serving customers with unparalleled dedication and expertise. ECA offers sales, rentals, service, parts, and training from 11 facilities throughout the Eastern U.S. and all Canadian Provinces. Ramsey Industries Ramsey Industries announced Kerry Baskins has joined the company as its new president and CEO. Baskins comes to Ramsey Industries following a five-year tenure as president and CEO of Peak Toolworks, North America’s largest engineered diamond and carbide cutting tools manufacturer. He will split his time between Ramsey’s offices in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and the Eskridge Inc. office in Olathe, Kansas. 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
14 SEPTEMBER 2023 WorldWide Drilling Resource® Perfecting Mud Pumps for 40 Years Adapted from Information by Centerline Manufacturing Since 1983, Centerline Manufacturing has been involved in the design, manufacture, and production of drilling equipment, support equipment, and tooling for the water well industry. Their mud pumps are built with a “get the job done attitude,” through expert design and acute attention to detail. In the heart of East Texas in Winnsboro, Centerline supplies mud pumps to drilling companies across the U.S. and worldwide. Pump bodies on Centerline’s models are made of heat-treated, high-alloy, cast aluminum, with strengths greater than cast iron. All machining is done in-house by CNC (computer numerically controlled) machines. The machined castings are hard anodized inside and out, to a hardness near that of a diamond. This protection creates an abrasion- and corrosion- resistant pump that provides many years of service and reliability. Hydraulic drive cylinders are engineered for a continuous, highpressure, reciprocating duty, in any harsh environment. Their hydraulic shifting valves are cast of a material with four times the wear resistance of standard hydraulic valve castings. What else makes their mud pumps different? All of their weight and size savings mean nothing if the pumps don't deliver long-term, day in and day out, trouble-free drilling service. Centerline Manufacturing is committed to producing pumps the rig manufacturers and drilling contractors recognize in every way as top quality. The company strives to provide the drilling industry with innovative, high-performing standards and products. Centerline Manufacturing’s pumps are made of lightweight aluminum. WTR
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16 SEPTEMBER 2023 WorldWide Drilling Resource® Encouragement by Tim Connor Ever had a nag in your life? Got one now? Love being around them? Let me be clear - we can all be better humans in some way. The question is: Whose responsibility is it to make us better? And, how are we supposed to define it better? Complicated? Well, yes if you are the one trying to create a new someone in someone you are with or know. Who has the right to tell us how we should dress, eat, how we should . . . drive, talk, laugh, smile? Got it? Who has the right to mold another person into their image of who that person should be? NO ONE. Yes, I know there are traits you don’t like about me and would love me or like me more if I would change them, add them, delete them, do something better or different with them. Have you considered I could say the same about you, but I don’t? I want your suggestions. I am interested in your ideas. I want to hear your advice. I need your counsel. I am a better person with your feedback BUT - it’s my choice as to whether I adapt or modify my behavior in any way to any of the previous ideas. There is a difference between encouragement and enforcement. In His service, Tim Tim Connor may be contacted via e-mail to michele@worldwidedrillingresource.com “People have a way of becoming what you encourage them to be - not what you nag them to be.” ~S.N. Parker
17 SEPTEMBER 2023 WorldWide Drilling Resource® Providing Drilling Equipment for Over 120 Years Adapted from Information by Pennsylvania Drilling Company Pennsylvania Drilling Company’s history began during a period of industrial growth in the United States back in the early 1900s, as the country needed more accurate infor- mation about the earth, water sources, and heavier foundations. The company’s predecessor, the J. A. Brennan Drilling Co. was founded in 1900 in the Scranton-Wilkes Barre area in Pennsylvania. It was focused on coal drilling and mineral exploration. In 1915, the company moved its headquarters to Pittsburgh and changed its name to Pennsylvania Drilling Company. During this time, the company expanded into mineral exploration, large-diameter core drilling, foundation drilling, mine and borehole photography, mine grouting, and water well drilling. When 1947 rolled around, the company introduced a complete line of drilling tools and equipment under the name PennDrill. By 1950, it had developed “thin wall” diamond bits for masonry drilling and increased its line of tools for the rapidly growing soil mechanics and geotechnical industries. In the 1980s, the company added environmental and hazmat drilling for sampling and monitoring wells. This became a significant portion of the drilling business and continues today. It was 1989, when PennDrill moved to its current manufacturing location in McKees Rocks, and began expanding its manufacturing capabilities with CNC (computer numerically controlled) lathes and a CNC vertical machining center. By 2007, the manufacturing side of the company was expanding so much, the company decided to move its central offices and contract drilling division to Imperial, near Pittsburgh. A couple years later in 2009, the company acquired manufacturing and fabrication facilities in Woodstock, Virginia, for the manufacture of Colcrete, high-shear colloidal grouting equipment, material silos, and construction tooling for the heavy civil and foundation industries. The division was moved to Winchester, Virginia, in 2012. Pennsylvania Drilling Company acquired the Colcrete Limited company in the U.K. and expanded its presence to Europe in 2021. Today, the McKees Rocks location manufactures micropile threaded pipe, subs, adapters, drill rods, duplex head adapters, casing shoes, and geotechnical tooling. They also sell hammers, bits, monitoring well supplies, PVC casing, screens, Kennametal bits and teeth, bentonite products, and foundation drilling products. The Winchester location manufactures large-diameter caisson tooling, soil mixing tools, continuous flight augers, high shear colloidal grout plants with the Colcrete mill, and portable cement silos. This location is also one of the company’s rental equipment locations offering grout plants, silos, casing, core barrels, rock augers, and muck buckets, along with Kennametal and Betek foundation teeth, bits, and products. C&G 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
18 SEPTEMBER 2023 WorldWide Drilling Resource® A Different Kind of Kitchen Surprise Compiled by Editorial Staff, WorldWide Drilling Resource® While renovating their centuries-old home in Cheshire, UK, a family found an ancient water well buried under the kitchen. The project involved laying underfloor heating, so they were pulling up the kitchen foundations. When removing some of the sand underneath, they came across a strange gravelly mixture. Further digging showed the area was hollow and full of water. It was thought to be a leak of some sort, but more digging just produced more water. Expanding the width, they encountered a seemingly circular brick wall. More investigating showed it was indeed a ring of bricks. They are fairly certain the discovery is the house’s original water well. The house is estimated to have been constructed in the 1700s, so it’s very likely the well was also dug then. The homeowners decided to dig down to see if they could get to the bottom. After days of pulling out sludge and rubble - with the occasional unshattered bottle, chamber pot, and old window pane - they reached the bottom at 17 feet. Now, there’s a flow of clear water, which fills to a constant level of eight feet. The homeowner said he fell into the freezing water twice during excavation. The well was deep cleaned and then built up to match the height of the current floor. Surprisingly, they incorporated the old well into their new kitchen by placing a reinforced safety glass panel over the top so it can actually be walked on - if you have the stomach for it. Editor’s Note: In between our print issues, the WWDR Team prepares an electronic newsletter called E-News Flash by WorldWide Drilling Resource by WorldWide Drilling Resource®. This newsletter is filled with articles not included in our print issue. Based on readership, this was the most popular article of the month. Get in on the action and subscribe today at: worldwidedrillingresource.com WTR
19 SEPTEMBER 2023 WorldWide Drilling Resource® Drilling Into Money Not Boring by Mark E. Battersby Surviving Today’s Bankruptcy Upswing The first months of 2023 have seen a dramatic uptick in bankruptcies - in every industry - according to Epiq Bankruptcy, a provider of bankruptcy data and case management services. Although the increase is most noticeable among large businesses, every drilling business owner struggling with excessive business debt should consider the many options of small business bankruptcy. Not always a bad thing, bankruptcy is a legal process available to a drilling business - or its owner - unable to pay their debts. With a business bankruptcy, a business’s debts are eliminated or a repayment plan adopted. Creditors receive a portion of debt repayment through the debtor’s available assets. No one wants or plans to file for bankruptcy, but it can offer owners of a struggling small drilling operation a chance to stay afloat. While not every business entity can file or benefit from each bankruptcy type, there are a number of general benefits including: ] Extra time to reorganize. A temporary breather from debt payments and/or renegotiated contracts might be all the drilling business needs to turn itself around or survive the current economic crisis. ] A competitive advantage. The ability to temporarily suspend the operation’s debt-service obligations, pay only a portion of some current debts, and dismiss signed contracts can result in a more efficient operation than those of competitors. ] Decreased personal risk. Simply shutting the doors of the drilling operation or business doesn’t stop its expenses. Mortgage, rent, insurance, property taxes, security and maintenance costs, and other expenses called “carrying costs” will continue after closure. If the operation’s owner is personally liable for any or all of the business’s debts, he or she might lose their savings and/or home. ] If a business continues to lose money, a bankruptcy can stop the outflow of cash for which an owner, partner, or shareholder might be personally liable. Although bankruptcy has the potential to wipe out all of the business’s debts, not all debts, especially tax claims, are eligible to be forgiven through bankruptcy. Obviously, no small business owner wants to fail and, regardless of the spin put on it, bankruptcy is a failure. However, despite its negative connotation, filing for bankruptcy may be the best course of action for any debt-ridden drilling operation - or its owner - to take. Regardless of which side of the troubled business you are on, professional help is strongly recommended. Mark Mark E. Battersby may be contacted via e-mail to michele@ worldwidedrillingresource.com
20 SEPTEMBER 2023 WorldWide Drilling Resource® www.starironworks.com 257 Caroline Street Punxsutawney, PA 15767 800-927-0560 • 814-427-2555 Fax: 814-427-5164 SERVING THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY Serving the Drilling Industry Continental introduced ten new, professional-quality driving lights as part of the company’s NightViu® Lighting Solutions line. The new lights are designed to help improve operational safety by dramatically increasing nighttime visibility. Engineered for use in construction, mining, and agriculture, the new NightViu Driving Lights are also suitable for marine and powersports applications. They feature rugged aluminum die-cast housings with a durable coating and resilient shatterproof polycarbonate lenses. NightViu Multi-function Driving Lights and Lightbars feature free-form reflectors which direct the light beam exactly where it’s needed. NightViu reversing lights feature lenses to create a broad field of illumination directly behind the equipment. NightViu Driving Lights provide up to 5500 lumens and a beam field length of around 1440 feet.
21 SEPTEMBER 2023 WorldWide Drilling Resource® www.starironworks.com 257 Caroline Street Punxsutawney, PA 15767 800-927-0560 • 814-427-2555 Fax: 814-427-5164 SERVING THE WATER WELL INDUSTRY Serving the Drilling Industry In Memoriam Howard Lee Norman (1950~2023) The Tennessee Water Well Association is mourning the loss of current president Howard Lee Norman, of Dickson, who passed away on July 15, 2023, after a brief battle with cancer. He was born in 1950, and later served in the Army National Guard for six years. He was a lifelong water well drilling contractor, and owner of Norman Well Drilling since 1999. He was also a past president and current Board Member of the South Atlantic Well Drillers JUBILEE. Howard took pride in his work and treated everyone equally. An avid fisherman, he greatly enjoyed outings on Dale Hollow Lake and family trips off the coast of Florida for deep sea fishing. He was a competitive paint and quarter horse rider who also loved showing them. Howard is survived by his wife of 49 years, Patricia; sons Michael (Annette), Christopher, and James (Jana); grandsons Alex and Brandon; brother Robert; and sister Kathy. The management and staff of WWDR were deeply saddened to hear of Howard’s passing and send their condolences to his family and many friends. Lest we forget . . .
22 SEPTEMBER 2023 WorldWide Drilling Resource® The Potential of Underground Geothermal Energy Storage Adapted from Information by National Renewable Energy Laboratory A new project led by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) aims to address the need for renewable energy storage by tapping into underground geothermal reservoirs. Storing excess energy as thermal energy underground allows energy generated at one time to be captured, stored, and recovered for use after many months or even seasons. This project will evaluate the technical and economic opportunities to hybridize solar power and periods of low-cost renewable electricity with geothermal reservoir thermal energy storage to provide these important storage capabilities at the national level. "This project will identify suitable sites for geothermal reservoir thermal energy storage, as well as investigate charging the system with thermal energy from two different sources - concentrating solar power and from heat pumps which can be run during periods of low-cost or negatively priced renewable electricity - allowing these systems to be deployed in nontraditional regions," said Guangdong Zhu, project lead and NREL group manager of thermal energy systems. The recent kickoff meeting for this project brought together 20 participants from partnering entities to NREL's campus. In addition to NREL, the U.S. Department of Energy's Geothermal Technologies Office, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Idaho National Laboratory, Premier Resource Management, and Earthbridge Energy are partnering on the project. The national laboratories will work with Premier Resource Management on a case study to explore using existing gas and oil reservoirs with solar thermal hybridization in California. They will also work with Earthbridge Energy on a case study to apply high-efficiency heat pump technologies to store excess wind power into water reservoirs in Texas. "This project will also evaluate opportunities to reduce RTES (reservoir thermal energy storage) development costs, by leveraging already existing infrastructure and using, for example, depleted oil and gas reservoirs," said Jerry Carr, project officer at the U.S. Department of Energy's Geothermal Technologies Office. While thermal storage in shallow aquifers has been successfully implemented in the United States and western Europe for decades, there are currently no commercial thermal storage projects in depleted gas and oil reservoirs. Not only will utilizing this resource promote significant cost savings, it will also encourage the gas and oil industry to participate in the transition to a decarbonized energy economy by leveraging existing capital and assets. Stored thermal energy has the potential to generate electricity and directly produce heat which can be used by industrial processes. The energy can also be kept in cold storage reservoirs to be used for building and industrial cooling. Ultimately, this project will aid in decarbonization and has the potential to support diversity, equity, and inclusion in energy storage planning and implementation if adopted in communities most impacted by high heating and cooling bills. Researchers gathered on NREL’s campus to kick off a project to provide new underground geothermal heating and cooling solutions. GEO 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 Turning Coal into Natural Gas Compiled by Editorial Staff, WorldWide Drilling Resource® The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) provides electricity for 153 local power companies serving 10 million people in Tennessee and parts of six surrounding states. Named for George Colbert, former chief of the Chickasaw Nation, the Colbert Fossil Plant in northern Alabama, began operation in 1955. It used coal to generate about 1200 megawatts of electricity until 2016, when the last of its five units was idled. Now, the TVA is constructing the Colbert Combustion Turbine Plant, powered by natural gas, beside the shuttered facility. There will be three generators capable of producing a total of 750 megawatts to power over 400,000 homes. The new natural gas plants emit less carbon than the coal plants they are replacing and can be fired up quickly to provide intermittent power supply when solar or wind energy sources are not available. Current and retired coal plant sites are excellent locations for gas generation because the electrical infrastructure is already in place. TVA needs to replace lost coal generation with additional power production to keep up with expected power demand growth, which could double by 2050 as electric vehicles become dominant on the road. G&O
23 SEPTEMBER 2023 WorldWide Drilling Resource® Best Practices for Utility Fleet Managers Adapted from Information by The Utility Expo What will the next level of utility fleet management look like? The criteria used by the National Association of Fleet Administrators (NAFA) to identify the top fleets in the Americas is a good place to start. Criteria for both public fleets and commercial fleets serve as a guide to achieving excellence. This year marks the first time commercial fleets are eligible for the award, and utility pros can learn even more about fleet management at The Utility Expo, September 26-28, in Louisville, Kentucky. While current technology provides fleet managers with more data than ever before, new skills and tools are needed to make the data actionable. “There’s a large amount of data from different sources, so you have to be able to collect that data and make it manageable,” stated Joseph Moser, senior manager of fleet services for ComEd, a subsidiary of Exelon Corp.“Having a dedicated telematics specialist on your team has been proven to be effective.” When CPS Energy created a Fleet Informatics Team, Bert Hargesheimer, vice president of operational support services, initially received pushback from some technicians. “Now they understand why we are doing this,” he said. “Our analytics team fixed some recurrent problems and made the workflow for technicians easier.” Technology changes quickly and fleet managers need to stay up-to-date on applications that improve productivity and performance. NAFA calls for fleets to review and update their technology plan at least annually. “You need to be out there, you need to be attending trade shows and conferences so you can hear from manufacturers, software designers, and others who are trying to move the needle when it comes to things like fleet electrification, data collection, and fleet management,” stated Moser. Reducing U.S. greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions 50% by 2030, below 2005 levels, is going to take an enormous effort. No one understands this more than the utility industry. Utility fleet managers play an important role in demonstrating how to achieve sustainability goals. Tracking tailpipe emissions is likely to become the norm. Not to mention, electrification of utility fleets is already underway. While navigating their own fleet electrification journey, ComEd is also helping customers do the same with its EV Toolkit, which helps interested customers on their path to electric vehicles (EVs). Getting to the next level won’t happen without the right people and training in place. In addition to training technicians on new equipment technology, electric vehicles, and software, CPS Energy has an operational excellence team focused on Six Sigma training and facilitating Six Sigma projects. “As we’re working through improvements, we’re training employees to have a methodology and approach to working through a problem,” said Hargesheimer. “The final part of the DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, and Control) methodology is controlled, so if you fix something, you have the controls to continue benefitting from the changes.” It will take multiple initiatives to achieve the next level of fleet management, but accountability, technology, developing talent, and a commitment to sustainability can serve as a good foundation. DIR
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