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WorldWide Business Directory™ WorldWide Drilling Resource® Are you planning to go?...................................................14 Breaking News..................................................................13 BUYERS MEET SELLERS...............................................39-49 Dealmakers..........................................................................7 Education Connection......................................................64 Fun Page............................................................................26 Hot Off the Press.................................................................9 LAST CHANCE! Subscription Page...................................77 Obituary: Jones, Wade Charles “Chuck”..................50-51 Photo Gallery............................................................16,27,76 Product Spotlight..............................................................32 THIS JUST IN . . . Are you as Frustrated?..........................74 Who’s in the News.............................................................13 WorldWide Association Memberships................................23 WorldWide .........6 Acker Drill Company...........................................................78 Allegheny Instruments........................................................30 Armstrong Machine Co., Inc. (AMCI)..................................32 Atlantic Screen & Manufacturing, Inc. (ASI)........................74 Baker Water Systems.........................................................70 Better Water Industries Inc..................................................54 Bit Brokers International.....................................................57 Bitco, Inc.............................................................................71 Central Mine Equipment Company (CME)..........................19 Drill King International.........................................................31 Drilling Equipment Sales, Inc. (DES)..................................79 Drilling Supply & Mfg (DSM)...............................................22 DRILLMAX®..........................................................................2 Eijkelkamp/SonicSampDrill.................................................53 EmpireStateWaterWell DrillersAssoc. (ESWWDA)Annual Mtg..33 Flomatic Corporation..........................................................62 Foremost Industries............................................................12 Funk Manufacturing, Inc.....................................................20 GEFCO (BAUER Equipment America, Inc.)........................80 Geothermal Supply Company, Inc. (GSC)..........................64 Halco Rock Tools..................................................................7 Heron Instruments, Inc.........................................................8 Horizon Hoist......................................................................75 Infinity Tool Manufacturing....................................................3 Infinity Tool Manufacturing..................................................21 Int'l Ground Source Heat Pump Assn (IGSHPA).................65 Keystone Drill Services, Inc................................................63 KS Bit, Inc...........................................................................11 Louisiana Ground Water Association (LGWA) Conv...........55 Massenza fu Giuseppe Impianti di Perforazione Srl...........15 Merrill Mfg...........................................................................60 Mills Machine Company, Inc...............................................36 Mitsubishi Materials U.S.A..................................................61 Moab Bit and Tool Company, Inc.........................................38 Mountain States Ground Water Expo.................................58 N&N Drilling Supply.............................................................73 Palmer Bit Company...........................................................59 Rothenbuhler Engineering..................................................35 SEMCO, Inc.......................................................................1,6 SIMCO Drilling Equipment....................................................4 Specialty Rig Sales.............................................................18 Star Iron Works, Inc. - Construction ...................................29 Star Iron Works, Inc. - Water Well.......................................28 T&T Carbide Inc..................................................................66 TDH Manufacturing Inc.......................................................34 TerraRoc.............................................................................68 Texas Ground Water Association (TGWA) Convention.......13 Utah Ground Water Association (UGWA) Conf. & Expo......69 Water for Life......................................................................56 Well-Vu, Inc.........................................................................65 Wyo-Ben, Inc......................................................................37 Advertisers Featured Editorial C&G - Construction/Geotechnical ENV - Environmental G&O - Shallow Gas and Oil MIN - Mining DIR - Horizontal Directional Drilling EXB - Exploration/Blasthole GEO - Geothermal WTR - Water Focus for December - Thank-you C&G DIR ENV EXB G&O GEO MIN WTR Massenza’s 100-Year Anniversary..................................15 Storkson, Britt: Excessive Automation...............24-25 E-News Flash Readers’ Choice: Drilling to Explore....26 Efficient, Productive, & Profitable HDD.......................7 Battersby, Mark E.: Drilling Into Money Not Boring..9 New Record for Canada’s Longest HDD Installation..20 Kwader, Thomas: Environmental Monitoring...........18 Fort Collins Looks to Increase Water Storage..........30 Boosting Blasting Safety in Reactive Ground............12 Frequently-Used Geological Terms pt 93..................54 Connor, Tim: Are You Learning Your Lessons?........57 Get Wired for Success!.........................................................14 Drain & Drill the Swamp: Big Cypress Nat’l Preserve...24-25 Wilson, Jr., Robert Evans: The Un-Comfort Zone II........52 “Smith, Billy Bob”: The “Idiots” Corner..............28-29 How to Choose the Right Air Compressor.................10 Hybrid Energy System for Mining...................................8 E-loop Solves Service Loop Downtime Issues..........21 Rasmussen, Tim: Water For Life International.........17 A Long-Hidden Resource in Peril.........................33,34 Drilling Professionals - Low-Yielding Water Well......70 Understanding Head for Pump Specification.............71 Aardvark Packers..............16 Acker Drill Company..........16 Baker Water Systems........16 Bill Johnson Equipment.....17 Bit Brokers International....17 Bitco, Inc...........................17 Centerline Mfg. Co.............20 ChemGrout®......................20 Diedrich Drill......................20 Drill King International.......21 Drill Pipe, Inc.....................21 Drilling Equip. Resources..21 Eastern Driller Mfg. (EDM)...24 Eijkelkamp / SonicSampDrill...24 Flomatic Corp....................24 Groundwater Supply Co....25 Heisey Machine Co...........25 Hole Products....................25 Horizon Cable Service, Inc..28 Mitsubishi Materials Corp..28 Numa Hammers................28 PennDrill Mfg.....................29 Rich’s Bit Service...............29 Simmons Manufacturing....32 Solar Power & Pump Co....32 Star Iron Works, Inc...........32 T&T Carbide, Inc...............33 TerraRoc............................33 VMAC................................37 WellMaster.........................36 Windmill 702, LLC.............36 WWDR.............................37 DECEMBER 2021 5 RENEW - SUBSCRIBE NOW! Wyo-Ben, Inc.....................36

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Efficient, Productive, & Profitable HDD Compiled by the Editorial Staff of WorldWide Drilling Resource® Due to the demand for horizontal directional drilling (HDD) to develop, repair, and improve underground infrastructure, the industry is expected to hit the $17.6 billion mark by 2025. HDD operations must be equipped and skilled enough to handle jobs of various sizes and complexities. Knowing and following some best practices will ensure efficiency and productivity, helping to achieve company growth goals. Don’t try to save money by using “one-size-fits-all” HDD tools for all jobs. Some larger jobs require specific equipment or set-up, and this might result in missed opportunities. You don’t have to buy every new tool on the market, but be sure to invest in the ones designed to work in the ground conditions in your service area. Having reamers, drill bits and blades, transmitter housings, and location systems which can weather these ground conditions will make your company adaptable to most of your regional jobs. Make sure your crew complements each other and works well together. They should have a substantial amount of combined experience in the field. Finding drill rig operators and locators who have worked together previously is an advantage since they know how the other works and how to communicate with each other. Familiarize yourself with the jobsite before your crew shows up. Don’t limit your research on ground conditions, changes in elevation, or potential barriers. Advance planning will ensure your crew is fully equipped with the right tools for drilling or installing pipe. Organize equipment, trucks, and operations so these make sense to your crew. Things run more smootly when everyone knows where everything is and how to proceed. Use guidelines for operational procedures and set-ups so everyone is on the same page. Reinforce standard procedures but also reevaluate your procedures and use feedback from the crew to improve operations. Look for information which can help you learn which practices and training are right for you and your crew. Eliminate downtime and the factors causing it with proper preparation. Make sure you are using the right tools, the right size, in the way they were intended to be used, to avoid failures and breakage. Routine preventive maintenance of tools and equipment will allow you to spot potential problems and avoid breakdowns. Check all fluids regularly and use them as recommended by the manufacturer. Change drilling fluid as necessary for ground condition changes. Replace tooling at correct intervals and have replacement parts available as much as possible. To ensure a drill rig is functioning at a high level, daily inspection and maintenance are vital. Start with a visual walkaround check daily to monitor all components of the drill rig. Refer to a checklist from your service manual which provides the necessary information to keep equipment serviced regularly. Maintain proper lubrication and rotation of the drill pipe to lengthen the life of equipment. Make sure your automated greaser machines are maintained for proper hydraulic pressure to achieve torque, reducing the chances of the pipe unthreading and breaking downhole. Adhere to equipment guidelines by using properly specked equipment for the correct size rig to avoid a pipe breaking downhole. A daily inspection of the saver sub, one of the most essential pieces of a rotary system responsible for driving pipe downhole, is important. If the thread profile becomes damaged inside, this can cause the entire drill to become inoperable until you get a replacement part. At the end of the job, each machine should be cleaned to eliminate any blocked jets or pumps. Many manufacturers design machines with a high-pressure pump which can be plugged into the circuit system within the machine. This is an efficient way to perform an end-of-day wash down. During this procedure, the crew can look for any connections or hydraulics which might be leaking, or flag any broken lines. By following best practices, the HDD company can avoid risky jobs, troubleshoot problems effectively, and plan the best approach to projects in advance, all while staying safe on the job. Taking a little time for establishing procedures, doing daily checks, following aftercare routines, and keeping up with proper pipe and tooling standards will yield more efficient, productive, and profitable operations. DIR 7 DECEMBER 2021 WorldWide Drilling Resource® RENEW - SUBSCRIBE NOW! Dealmakers Mobile Drill International of Indianapolis, Indiana, was pleased to work with the US Aggregates Team, also from Indianapolis, on the purchase of a B53-305 rig. Mobile Drill Intl Send your deals to: michele@ worldwidedrillingresource.com THIS JAMPACKED ISSUE includes Buyers Meet Sellers 2021 - 2022 beginning on page 39!

8 DECEMBER 2021 WorldWide Drilling Resource® RENEW - SUBSCRIBE NOW! Hybrid Energy System for Mining Compiled the Editorial Staff of WorldWide Drilling Resource®® B2Gold, a Canadian gold-mining company, operates a large mine in southwest Mali, Africa. The Fekola mine ranks as one of the largest gold mines in Africa, producing around 600,000 ounces of gold last year, and exploration studies revealed the deposits to be almost double the initial estimates. Until recently, it was powered primarily by three Heavy Fuel Oil (HFO) generators, but the delivery of a cutting-edge energy storage platform and an advanced software system is optimizing energy management. A recent site expansion was completed, and while the existing power units provided enough power to support the increase in production, the company sought to reduce its energy costs, cut greenhouse gas emissions, and increase power reliability. Wärtsilä Corporation, headquartered in Helsinki, Finland, partnered with B2Gold to deliver the solution. They decided to add a 35-megawatt solar-photovoltaic (PV) plant and 17 megawatts / 15 megawatt-hours of energy storage to the existing 64megawatt thermal engine plant. Costing approximately $38 million, this is one of the largest off-grid hybrid solar / HFO plants in the world. The new installation has over 92,000 solar panels and more than 1100 trackers, allowing some of the HFO generators to be shut down during daylight hours. This new energy mix is anticipated to save over 3 million gallons of fuel, reduce carbon emissions by 39,000 tons per year, and generate a payback in just over four years. Hybrid energy systems combining solar and storage with diesel or HFO-fueled gensets are ideal to provide a stable energy supply for remote mining operations and counteract the high costs of fuel supply by using locally-available renewable resources. To handle the variability of solar irradiance levels and generated solar energy, a cutting-edge solar forecasting system, provided by France-based Reuniwatt, will also be implemented at the site. Such a tool is essential to optimize the use of generated solar power, charge the batteries when possible, and use the available gensets only when necessary. Using data from a locallyinstalled high-class sky camera and advanced satellite-to-irradiance technology, the system will continuously provide forecasts of the PV plant’s power output. Wärtsilä’s GEMS, an advanced energy management software platform, will integrate, control, and optimize all power sources to ensure they work together in harmony. The project’s goal is to maintain microgrid stability, curtail ramp events, eliminate engine and solar power fluctuations, and the provide spinning reserves, which is online but unloaded generation capacity able to respond within ten minutes to compensate for generation or transmission outages. Risto Paldanius, business development director, energy storage and optimization at Wärtsilä said, “Hybrid solutions with renewable energy-sourced power operations are a realistic and effective means for increasing energy reliability and lowering operating costs for the mining sector. These remote locations are ideally suited for hybrid systems. Our extensive experience with microgrids in various climatic and geographical conditions will help the Fekola mine, and others of its kind, to achieve their sustainability and costsaving goals.” Fekola mine, Mali, Africa. Photo courtesy of Wärtsilä Corporation. MIN

9 DECEMBER 2021 WorldWide Drilling Resource® RENEW - SUBSCRIBE NOW! New PDC Reamer from Infinity Tool Mfg. Infinity Tool Mfg. is introducing a revolutionary new PDC rock reamer with replaceable cutters. The Shark PDC Reamer has a never-ending supply of teeth. The new reamer was born out of a simple concept, to enable a rapid change of cutters onsite, minimizing downtime. The bottom line, no more sending reamers in for repair or buying new. Just fit a new segment and be back up and running in minutes. Each cutter segment is installed with hand tools, maximizing reaming time and minimizing cost. Additionally, every segment has the same design, so they are interchangeable - no matter which position on the reamer blade and no matter what size of reamer. Features of the new Shark PDC Reamer: • Replaceable cutter segments supplied in kit form with everything needed to replace a segment. • Available in sizes from 14 to 48 inches. • Increased penetration rates for faster project completion - up to fives times faster than conventional methods. • Reaming up to 12 inches extra diameter in one pass. • Less stress on the drill rig - lower torque required and less vibration on the rods. • No moving parts for increased reliability. • Clean holes with a consistent size. For a link to this website, visit this page at: worldwidedrillingresource.com Drilling Into Money Not Boring by Mark E. Battersby Special Records for Special Tax Savings Records are important not only for backing up tax deductions but also to qualify for traditional loans or many of the government’s recent funding programs. Consider the special recordkeeping necessary for write-offs such as: • Net Operating Losses, are often used up relatively fast, but not always. Many drilling businesses suffered huge losses last year and those losses can be used to offset future profits. Since those losses may be used in future tax years, all documentation needed to prove that loss, not merely the loss year’s tax return, means keeping proper records. • Business Credits offset taxes but, if there is little or no income, there may be little or no tax bill to offset. If the credit can’t be used currently, it might qualify to be carried forward. The rule here is similar to net operating losses, although only data related to the amount of the credit and how much was utilized is necessary. • Most property-related records should be kept until the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) can no longer audit that year’s tax return. The purchase of equipment or other assets means saving the purchase documentation along with records of improvements made to it for three years after its disposal. • Installment Sales, those transactions where payments - and the portion of the gain attached to each payment - may be reported on a return in later years. Not only will the property’s original basis be needed, but records documenting improvements made, depreciation taken, and a copy of the sale document are also necessary. • The majority of drilling businesses are careful to put acquired assets on the books and take depreciation. All-toooften, however, when assets are sold, scrapped, converted to personal use, destroyed, etc., they are not always retired. If the asset is sold for more than its adjusted basis (generally cost less depreciation taken), it will result in either an ordinary or a capital gain. If it’s disposed of for less, an ordinary loss could result. Well-organized records make it easier to prepare the annual tax returns and help provide answers should the return be selected for scrutiny by the IRS. Without records, how can any owner or manager monitor the progress of his or her drilling operation and guide it to increased profits? Every drilling contractor, business owner, partner, or manager should consult a professional about today’s increasingly more complex recordkeeping requirements. Mark Mark E. Battersby may be contacted via e-mail to michele@worldwidedrillingresource.com

10 DECEMBER 2021 WorldWide Drilling Resource® RENEW - SUBSCRIBE NOW! How to Choose the Right Air Compressor Adapted from Information by VMAC Mobile air compressors are a wonderful thing. They make life a little easier by offering mobile air on demand, wherever you are, while still being able to power high-quality pneumatic tools. Knowing exactly what kind of mobile air compressor is best can be an overwhelming task. These simple steps should help you choose the best mobile air compressor for your jobsite. The very first thing you should do is determine your air needs. Different pneumatic tools require different amounts of air, and these needs vary quite a bit. Air power is typically measured in two metrics: cfm (cubic feet per minute) which is the amount of air being delivered, and psi (pounds per square inch), which refers to the amount of force behind the air. Most tools are rated to run optimally at 80 - 110 psi, so it’s important to find an air compressor capable of delivering the right cfm at the psi your tools require. The best way to determine your psi and cfm requirements is to review all the tools you will be using and check with the manual or manufacturer. If you plan to use more than one air tool at the exact same time, you’ll need to add the cfm requirements of each tool together to determine the total cfm required. The next step is to determine what type of compressor you need. Rotary screw air compressors are more expensive, but last significantly longer, are a higher quality, and provide air instantly while maintaining constant air flow. They are also smaller and lighter. Reciprocating air compressors are capable of high pressures, less expensive, and easier to maintain, but they also have low life expectancy, are louder, heavier, and bulkier. Basically, if you’re looking for a cheap way to get your jobs done for the next year or two, a reciprocating air compressor is probably the way to go. If you need reliable mobile air for the next 5 - 10 years, and are willing to pay more for a better quality solution, rotary screw air compressors are your best bet. Now it’s time to think about how you want to move your air compressor around. There are two major contenders to consider - tow-behind and vehicle-mounted air compressors. As the name suggests, tow-behinds are compressors mounted onto a trailer and towed by the hitch of a vehicle. However, if you need high cfms; plan to leave your air compressor in the same spot for weeks or months at a time; or you simply love towing things, a tow-behind air compressor may be what you need. Vehicle-mounted compressors are set in a couple of different ways. The simplest way is to attach the compressor with its own diesel or gas engine onto the back of a truck (or in a van’s cargo hold). Mounting air compressors in this way is relatively easy and inexpensive, which is why a lot of operators love this style. The other way to mount a compressor is to intertwine the air compressor components with a vehicle’s existing components. Due to the sophisticated installation, engineers will often work with vehicle manufacturers to determine the best way to install these compressors, to make sure the vehicle’s warranties remain in effect. Whether an air compressor can be mounted this way depends on the specific vehicle. Finally, you need to consider the power source for the air compressor. If you’ve decided on a tow-behind air compressor, you’ll be limited to gas or diesel engines. If you’re going with a vehicle-mounted mobile air compressor, there are plenty of options. Some have their own gas or diesel engines, while others can integrate into a truck’s existing engine or hydraulics. Air compressors mounted under the hood use these existing systems, which makes them convenient. Consider what type of power sources you already have available and think about whether they will work for your air compressor. Using your vehicle’s engine or existing hydraulics can be a highly convenient way to power an air compressor. However, if that doesn’t work for you or your vehicle isn’t compatible, air compressors with their own gas or diesel engine can be just as effective in getting the job done. When mounted under the hood, most people can’t even see the air compressor because it’s tucked away in the engine compartment. GEO The WWDR office will be closed on December 24th & 31st to allow our employees time with their families. Limited staff will be available the week of December 27th - 30th. We wish you a safe and happy holiday season!

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Boosting Blasting Safety in Reactive Ground Compiled by the Editorial Staff of WorldWide Drilling Resource® Blasting safety is of utmost importance, especially in reactive ground. Sulphide-bearing ground presents significant risks when using ammonium nitrate-based explosives. The problem of reactive ground is often encountered when drilling in shale overburden in coal deposits and in the coal seams themselves. Fine sulphides created by drilling can dissolve in the water in the blasthole, raising its acidity. This acidic water can, in turn, react with normal emulsion explosive, causing it to heat up and potentially risk the performance of the blast - perhaps even resulting in unplanned detonation. More common than realized, reactive ground requires effective management, but it can be difficult to identify - often occurring only in pockets around a mine site. The risk can be further aggravated by conditions of acidity and rock weathering. Some indicators of sulphidebearing rock are white and yellow salt staining on exposed rock and faces, or water vapor being emitted from blastholes. There could also be spontaneous combustion observed in ore stockpiles, or the presence of sulphide dioxide gas - as well as acidic water conditions and evidence of corrosion on the site. Blasting products company BME has developed a specialized emulsion explosive formulation for reactive ground - INNOVEX RG - which has been successfully used in SouthAfrican and Zambian mines. The product contains additives to inhibit exothermic reactions (which release heat or energy) in ground containing sulphides and/or other reactive materials. The formulation allows for safer operations. BME Senior Product Manager Rakhi Pathak said, “We have evolved our emulsion explosives and our testing methodology to deal with the risks posed by reactive ground.” Another challenge for mines is they seldom have the equipment or experience to identify and test for reactive ground - and this is where BME’s service has evolved significantly in recent years. Pathak said, “We are geared up with relevant on-site scientific tools and facilities to screen and test the rock, make the necessary findings on the type of ground being blasted, and recommend the right product.” BME’s toolkit includes the use of handheld XRF (X-ray fluorescent) metal analyzers for screening and initial analysis. The company’s mobile laboratory facilities can be deployed on-site for ground testing to determine the rock’s interaction with various emulsion explosives. Simulation of minesite conditions in the laboratory enables testing the level of exothermic reaction before specifying the most suitable emulsion mix. Test results can indicate where reactive ground may present challenges, avoiding the risk of discovering the problem only after the emulsion has been pumped into the blastholes. BME Global Manager for Blasting Science Scott Scovira emphasized the right blast management practices must be in place to ensure safer blasting in reactive ground conditions. Four key critical controls are necessary: site-specific risk assessment to identify conditions and define controls for blasting in reactive ground; mine-defined site-specific blasting procedures, detailing the operational steps and controls for blasting in reactive ground; an operations audit to ensure conformance to the specified procedures, so any gaps can be identified and closed; personnel training to make blasting operations staff and supervisors aware of the risks associated with blasting reactive ground and drive home the importance of adhering to procedures and controls. EXB 12 DECEMBER 2021 WorldWide Drilling Resource® RENEW - SUBSCRIBE NOW!

13 DECEMBER 2021 WorldWide Drilling Resource® RENEW - SUBSCRIBE NOW! a TGWA 20 nd T 22 Convention Embassy S Janua rade Sh Annual TX Center - Frisco, uites Frisco Hotel & ry 25-28, 2022 ow Convention tgwa.org/an (512) nual-convention 472-7437 e NOV Launches the Pursuit™ Reamer As the U.S. drilling market evolves, drilling professionals are pursuing target zones deeper and farther than ever before. Wellbore condition is an important consideration with reduced trip frequency and increased potential for tight spots, ledges, and cuttings bed accumulations. With this in mind, ReedHycalog developed the Pursuit™ reamer, a second-generation well conditioning tool specifically designed to meet requirements of the U.S. market. When using the Pursuit reamer in a drilling assembly, the wellbore is slightly enlarged, effectively conditioning the wellbore and reducing string-generated torque while effectively agitating cuttings beds and removing accumulations. The new product’s features include one-piece construction; dual-height and dual-function blade design; multifunctional advanced placement software; low-torque cutting structure; and many more. For more information, click on this box in our online issue. Breaking News WHO’S IN THE NEWS Additional announcements from NDA, Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM), Industrial Scientific, Orion Construction, and Deep Foundations Institute (DFI) can be found by clicking this box in our online issue at: worldwidedrillingresource.com Steve Parisano received the Golden Driller Award from the National Drilling Association (NDA) in appreciation for continued service, contributions, and dedication to the drilling industry. Send your Who’s in the News to: bonnie@worldwidedrillingresource.com Sue and Steve Parisano.

14 DECEMBER 2021 WorldWide Drilling Resource® RENEW - SUBSCRIBE NOW! January 5-7, 2022 ~ Utah Ground Water Association’s 41st Annual Conference & Expo will again be at the CasaBlanca Resort & Casino in Mesquite, Nevada. It’s a great opportunity to network while receiving the latest education and information to keep you at the top of your business. View the schedule at www.utahgroundwater.org January 11-12, 2022 ~ Mark your calendars for the Louisiana GroundWater Association Convention & Trade Show in Marksville, Louisiana. As in previous years, on Tuesday, the cocktail hour is at 6 p.m., dinner at 7 p.m., and bingo at 8 p.m. The convention on Wednesday features educational seminars and the trade show. Get the registration form at www.lgwa.org January 18-19, 2022 ~ Get ready for the Empire State Water Well Drillers Association Annual Meeting at the Turning Stone Resort Casino in Verona, New York. The event will feature a variety of classes and trade show, with plenty of time to meet old friends and catch up. Visit www.nywelldriller.org See more events at www.worldwidedrillingresource.com online issue. Are you planning to go? WorldWide will be looking for you! Get Wired for Success! Compiled the Editorial Staff of WorldWide Drilling Resource® Today’s world functions with 4G signals topping out at 10 million bits per second, but downhole drilling data is still conveyed to the surface at less than 10 bits per second. Finding a reliable solution for powered and wired drill pipe has been a significant challenge for the drilling industry. There is a growing need for higher resolution data from downhole, and Reelwell AS, a Norwegian company, has worked to change the status quo depending on mud pulses and memory cards to gather this vital data with their development of a new wired drill pipe. Reelwell’s DualLink differs from current wired pipe technologies, which use a cable connected at either end of the drill pipe within the drilling fluid. The new braided conductor is combined with an insulating material and bonds to the inside diameter of each pipe, helping to reduce the potential for failure. Power and data travel through more than 800 wires braided into what looks like a fabric wrapped around the drill pipe, and from pipe to pipe via ring-shaped connectors meeting as pipes are put together. The transceivers are optimized for the transmission requirements of the system and do not require signal boosters. Low-complexity pipe connectors are self-cleaning and field replaceable, without impacting the drill pipe’s integrity. Collaborating with Reelwell, Nabors Drilling supported testing which demonstrated wired pipe could reliably handle power and data along the drill string. Reelwell acknowledged digital creates a huge appetite for power and the bandwidth to collect a lot of data in real time. During the demonstration, the drill string, consisting of 96 joints / 3058 feet of DualLink pipe, performed without failure for over 80 hours, drilling granite down to 4213 feet. The test results illustrated high-speed bidirectional telemetry at more than 61,000 bits per second, power transmission of up to 500 watts from surface to the batteryless bottomhole assembly downhole, and 100% uptime reliability of telemetry and power transmission. This testing included pipe handling, racking, running in hole, and real-time transmission of high-speed drilling mechanics, surveying, and logging data via DualLink during drilling and tripping. Reelwell’s new DualLink design addresses past complaints about wired pipe. Designed for full and easy integration into a rig, DualLink integrates easily into existing drill rig systems and can be handled in the same way as regular drill pipe, requiring no special assembly methods when connecting sections of pipe. Vastly increased bidirectional telemetry speeds enable drilling professionals to optimize the drilling processes by assessing the downhole conditions in real time and adjusting to drilling dysfunctions immediately, reducing unexpected events and trips. Decisions about hole cleaning, dynamics, wellbore deviation, and accurate well placement can all be made instantly with the high-resolution data. This means drilling time is reduced as problematic zones and time-consuming mitigation efforts can be avoided, saving rig time in the range of 7%-15% and cutting associated environmental emissions. Reelwell sold two full-length strings of DualLink to Nabors Industries for its U.S. land applications. Subodh Saxena, Sr., vice president of Nabors Drilling Solutions said, “We believe DualLink will be an important element in the evolution of integrated drilling solutions. It will reduce overall well construction costs and will enhance our automated drilling smart apps, generating smoother and more accurate wellbore trajectories, ultimately leading to increased production for our customers.” DualLink braided drill pipe. Photo courtesy of Reelwell AS. G&O

15 DECEMBER 2021 WorldWide Drilling Resource® RENEW - SUBSCRIBE NOW! Massenza’s 100-Year Anniversary Adapted from Information by Massenza Massenza Drilling Rigs’ history begins in 1921 in Northern Italy, when Giuseppe Massenza, a drilling contractor, decided to open a workshop for the maintenance of drilling rigs. Shortly after, the maintenance workshop developed into a production facility for drill rigs. During a century of experience, Massenza created new hydraulically powered prototypes which were able to offer previously unimaginable performance. Since then, the company has worked for a constant improvement and more sophisticated, versatile, and cutting-edge systems. Nowadays, four generations of the Massenza family have succeeded and the production range of Massenza drilling rigs can count on different types of machine for water wells, geothermal wells, geotechnical applications, micropiles and anchors, mineral exploration, and seismic drilling. Only in the last 20 years, the Italian manufacturer has produced more than 520 drilling rigs for more than 50 countries around the world, maintaining long-lasting relationship with clients, partners, and dealers. The entire production process of Massenza Drilling Rigs, from design to the final assembly and testing of equipment, is done in the company headquarters in the Parma province in Northern Italy. Massenza production is distinguished by a very high customization of their drilling rigs: each machine is designed and developed for the specific needs of the client. This proven and incomparable flexibility, along with the long experience in drilling field, allows Massenza rigs to successfully complete any job in any soil condition and in all countries of the world, allowing drill operators to adapt drilling methods whenever necessary. Covering a range from 2 tons up to 60 tons pullback capacity, all Massenza equipment can indeed work by direct or reverse circulation systems, using mud, water, foam, or air, by coring, percussion, and auger drilling. They can be mounted on crawler, truck, or semitrailer, providing hundreds of alternatives and solutions for the various components, including automatic rods charging system and radio remote controls. This year, Massenza company celebrates its 100th anniversary and wants to send a message to all its partners and customers: “Thank you for these wonderful 100 years together; thank you for your trust in us. There is nothing more important and it has allowed us to continue our work and improve more and more, with dedication and passion. And we will not stop doing that; we are ready for the next 100 years, younger and more motivated than ever.” C&G

16 DECEMBER 2021 WorldWide Drilling Resource® RENEW - SUBSCRIBE NOW! The registration area featured this hardworking group. The Wyo-Ben crew was eager to greet attendees. The Mobile Drill guys were on hand to answer questions. Dave at Central Mine Equipment stayed busy. It’s Ken and Gary with N&N Drilling Supply. Vertek’s Jesse had a lot of helpful information. The Acker Team gave a great presentation. It’s always great to see Ryan and Dave from SIMCO®. WWDR’s Bonnie and Amy had a great time. Jim with Eijkelkamp. David and Adam manned the Hole Products booth. What great smiles from Bill & Elizabeth with Diedrich Drill! Everyone enjoyed the President’s Award Banquet. Casino Night! The NDA Annual Golf Outing was a big hit!

17 DECEMBER 2021 WorldWide Drilling Resource® RENEW - SUBSCRIBE NOW! by Tim Rasmussen This year, the shipment of the container was fraught with uncertainty. When we began to plan for the shipment, we became aware of the backlog of container ships waiting to get into Long Beach and other western port cities. We contacted our shipping agent and were told not to worry about it and to plan on the usual 30-40 days passage time, so we didn’t make any special plans. (It would not have mattered if we had.) We told the shipping agent our plan was to ship in mid-September and he began to look for a ship for us. After a time, he got back to us and said he could give us a range of dates, but because of the shipping congestion, we needed to be ready to load on very little notice. This presented some difficulty for us, but there was little to do about it. Finally, we were given a date in early September, and we began to line up workers to prepare. Then we were told it would happen two weeks later than the date given. Next, we were told it might not be the full two weeks, but in about ten days, so we got ready for that. As that day got closer, we were told the truck would come on Tuesday, September 7. Then, the date was set on September 9. We were told the port would be open for only two days and the truck would bring the container on that Thursday morning and get it to the Port of Seattle on Friday afternoon. That plan seemed firm. The truck came on Thursday morning and it was loaded in three hours, which is about the normal amount of time it takes. The capacity of the container was 54,000 pounds and we loaded 53,600 pounds of equipment and supplies. The driver was unconcerned about the distribution of the weight, saying there were no scales between Spokane and Moses Lake, where he was headquartered. So, it seemed everything was going as planned, but it did not work out that way. On his way back to Moses Lake, the shipper was informed the port had closed the loading of the ship after just a few hours, so our container could not go as planned and would not be accepted into the port. There was no choice but to wait for the next ship. The trucking company told us they would take the container to their yard and hold it until it could be scheduled on the next ship. At least we were not going to be charged for the storage. So the container left, but did not go very far. It made it the first 100 miles then sat in the shipping yard at Moses Lake, Washington, until we received information the container could be placed on another ship coming soon and the port would be open to receive the container on September 21. Now it is all in the hands of the Good Lord, but it always has been anyway, so it really does not make any difference what we plan. If you would like to help, contact Gary Bartholomew at 208-907-0010 or 509-939-1941 Tim Tim Rasmussen may be contacted via e-mail to michele@worldwidedrillingresource.com WTR February Issue Deadlines for WWDR Space Reserva on: December 25th Ad Copy: January 1st For Classified Deadlines, see Doc’s Buyers’ Guide for Drillers™

18 DECEMBER 2021 WorldWide Drilling Resource® RENEW - SUBSCRIBE NOW! Environmental Monitoring by Thomas Kwader, Ph.D., P.G. Owner, Qwater Well Developer and WorldWide Drilling Resource® Hydrogeologist Safety First, and Always Our Top Priority! Well drilling is inherently a dangerous profession; however, we have made great strides in making our work much safer in the last 30 or so years. Unfortunately, almost all of us know people who have been severely injured or died as a result of rushing to carelessly finish a job. I have been involved in almost all aspects of the industry, performing various duties since the 1970s as a licensed geologist, drill operator, regulator, consultant, and safety foreman. Many improvements have been made in both efficiency and safety. Most drilling firms conducting commercial or industrial work must maintain a good safety record to obtain insurance and to qualify for many types of commercial drilling contracts. In addition to a good safety record, annual safety training and a documented safety record is a “must”. Most drilling jobs now have a Health and Safety Plan (HASP) that addresses protocols to help eliminate bad work habits such as lifting heavy loads, heat exhaustion, exposure to excessive noise, chemical, or vapor exposure, etc. These protocols serve to minimize catastrophic accidents, as well as long-term health issues that could take many days, weeks, or even years to “feel” the health effects. Technology has also evolved to make drilling safer by allowing us to monitor noise levels, high pressures, radiation levels, etc. The Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) and many other agencies require most injuries be reported, which could result in a disqualification of a company receiving future work from governmental agencies or industrial government-funded jobs until such time as the number and severity of accidents are reduced to commensurate with the drilling profession for the type of work being performed. Taking high risks is simply not worth the gamble of sustaining a severe injury or possible death. Drilling companies should all allow, and even encourage, each employee to stop all risky behavior or refuse to do certain tasks if there is a legitimate concern about the safety of conducting any task that could be conducted in a safer manner. Drilling supervisors should also encourage and reward safe working practices. Each day should begin with a safety meeting to review: 1) What are we about to do? 2) What could go wrong? 3) What can we do to make it safer? Tom Tom Kwader may be contacted via e-mail to michele@worldwidedrillingresource.com ENV

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