WHEW! - We Need New Shoes! (Boots) As the song goes, “These boots are made for walking . . . and that’s just what ... we’ll do.” But gosh, this year has started off in a whirlwind for the WWDR Team. By the time you are reading this, we will have already covered six states and will be headed to number seven. Get on this train for the ride of your life! Yes, we do have a great time visiting with each of you who take time from your tough schedules to attend your state, national, and international drilling-related events. You are like family to us. So, when you see those RED JACKETS, SMILING FACES, and of course our signature cameras, stop and say “Hi!” You will have made our day. Be sure to sign up for your own copy of the one magazine with you in mind - It’s always been free - and now we are back to paying the postage for you to receive it at your work, at home, on vacation, you name it. No charge for online either - Just register. 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, exploration-blasthole, 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 done! Managing Publisher/CEO/President: Veronica I. “Ronnie” Jones Vice President: Troy Cunningham Office Administrator: Michele Stevens Editor: Bonnie Love Sales Manager: Kevin Kevilly Public Relations Professional/Display: Sheryl Kevilly Public Relations Professional/Classified: Linda Peterson Representative: Marie Cunningham Editorial Assistant: Sophia Henline Editorial Contributors for this month: Mark Battersby Tim Connor 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® . 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 incovenience 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 2025 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 6 MARCH 2025 WorldWide Drilling Resource® With Pen - Computer in hand . . . Veronica I. “Ronnie” Jones, 850-547-0102 ronnie@worldwidedrillingresource.com Next Up . . . We’re off to COLD Country: Canada and South Dakota ~ See you on the trail . . . ~ Featured Articles for March Accelerating the Progress of Drilling Technology Page 33 Old Geothermal Wells Lead to Discovery of New Aquifer Page 25 Developing Geothermal Resources on Public Lands Page 41 Geothermal Drilling Apprenticeship Page 12 Unique Geothermal Deicing Project Page 29
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