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WorldWide Business Directory™ Are you Planning to go?...................................................17 Breaking News..................................................................13 Classifieds: Doc’s Buyers’ Guide for Drillers™...43-56 Education Connection......................................................40 Fun Page...........................................................................41 Groundwater Week Pinpointer Map...........................28-29 Hot Off the Press.................................................................9 Obituary: Haymans, III, George Stouton.........................12 Photo Page..........................................................................8 Product Spotlight..............................................................25 Who’s in the News............................................................13 WorldWide Association Memberships................................14 WorldWide .........6 Acker Drill Company.............................................................3 Allegheny Instruments........................................................30 Armstrong Machine Co., Inc. (AMCI)..................................31 Atlantic Screen & Manufacturing, Inc. (ASI)........................11 Baker Water Systems.........................................................16 Better Water Industries Inc..................................................37 Bit Brokers International.....................................................12 Bitco, Inc.............................................................................36 Blackadar Insurance Agency...............................................10 Bloom Manufacturing, LLC.................................................36 CONEXPO-CON/AGG.......................................................26 Drilling Equipment Sales, Inc. (DES)..................................56 Drilling Supply & Mfg (DSM)...............................................53 Eastern Driller Manufacturing Company Inc. (EDM)...........54 Eijkelkamp/SonicSampDrill.................................................33 GEFCO (BAUER Equipment America, Inc.)..........................1 GeoPro, Inc.........................................................................17 Geoprobe Systems®............................................................55 Geothermal Supply Company, Inc. (GSC)..........................34 Halco Rock Tools..................................................................7 Halco Rock Tools................................................................15 Heron Instruments, Inc.......................................................38 Hole Products.....................................................................35 Horizon Hoist......................................................................23 Infinity Tool Manufacturing....................................................4 Infinity Tool Manufacturing..................................................22 International Water Holdings Corp......................................22 King Oil Tools......................................................................20 KS Bit, Inc...........................................................................42 Louisiana Ground Water Association (LGWA) Convention...37 Mills Machine Company, Inc...............................................24 Mountain States Ground Water Expo...................................7 N&N Drilling Supply...............................................................9 Palmer Bit Company...........................................................39 Seametrics..........................................................................21 SEMCO, Inc..........................................................................2 Specialty Rig Sales.............................................................34 Star Iron Works, Inc. - Construction....................................18 Star Iron Works, Inc. - Water Well.......................................19 TDH Manufacturing Inc.......................................................41 TerraRoc.............................................................................27 Texas Ground Water Association (TGWA) Convention.......25 Utah Ground Water Assn (UGWA) Conference & Expo.....13 Vanair Manufacturing, Inc...................................................40 Well-Vu, Inc.........................................................................27 Wyo-Ben, Inc......................................................................32 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 November 2022 Environmental Equipment & Supplies C&G DIR ENV EXB G&O GEO MIN WTR HS2 Trials First-of-a-Kind Electric Rig..................31,36 Storkson, Britt: Perception vs. Reality.....................37 Deep Isolation Uses HDD for Possible Nuclear Waste...11 Wilson, Jr., Robert Evans: The Un-Comfort Zone II...38,40 Peterson, Ronald: Environmental Equipment............7 Kwader, Thomas: Environmental Monitoring...........19 E-News Flash Readers’ Choice: School of Geology...30 Blasting for a Scenic Bridge Over “Grand Canyon of”...32 Battersby, Mark E.: Drilling Into Money Not Boring..35 More than 100 Brownfield Projects in Ohio................10 Connor, Tim: Mistakes...................................................24 U.S. On Target to Become the World’s Largest Gas...27,34 Gyrotron Technology and Geothermal Wells: Part 2.....17 Geophysical Applications Inspired by Medical Imaging...18 MSHA Safety Tips: Slips and Falls............................16 “Smith, Billy Bob”: The “Idiots” Corner...................20 Elk Creek Becomes Second Largest Rare Earth.......21 Removing the Stress of Making a Major Purchase...8 New Web-Based Mapping Tool for Exploring............22 Aardvark Packers..............16 Acker Drill Company..........16 Baker Water Systems........16 Bit Brokers International....17 Bitco, Inc...........................17 Centerline Mfg. Co.............17 ChemGrout®......................20 Diedrich Drill......................20 Drill King International.......20 Drill Pipe, Inc.....................21 Drilling Equip. Resources..21 Eastern Driller Mfg. (EDM)...21 Eijkelkamp / SonicSampDrill...24 Flomatic Corp....................24 Heisey Machine Co...........24 Hole Products....................25 Mitsubishi Materials Corp..25 PennDrill Mfg.....................25 Solar Power & Pump Co....30 Star Iron Works, Inc...........30 T&T Carbide, Inc...............30 TerraRoc............................31 VMAC................................31 Windmill 702, LLC.............31 5 NOVEMBER 2022 WorldWide Drilling Resource®
6 NOVEMBER 2022 WorldWide Drilling Resource® Travel has its pleasures. This photo shoot is of our own Ed Moranski while traveling through an airport recently. These two dogs are Service Dogs used in airports to calm travelers down, and boy did they love visiting Ed. See you on the trail . . . NEXT UP ~ Groundwater Week! With Pen - Computer in hand . . . Veronica I. “Ronnie” Jones, 850-547-0102 ronnie@worldwidedrillingresource.com Proudly Made in the United States of America - delivered WorldWide! WorldWide Drilling Resource WorldWide Drilling Resource® The complete magazine for the drilling industry worldwide, owned by drilling industry associates dedicated to bringing the most up-to-date technology and information to subscribers. Covering construction-geotechnical, directional, environmental, explorationblasthole, shallow gas & oil, geothermal, mining, water well, irrigation, wastewater; from bits, to pumps, to rigs, to tanks, through wire, and more - whatever it takes to get the drilling job completed! Managing Publisher/CEO/President: Veronica I. “Ronnie” Jones Vice President: Troy Cunningham Chief Marketing Officer: Ed Moranski Office Administrator: Michele Stevens Editor: Bonnie Love Associate Editor: Amy White Public Relations Professional: Jan Allen Public Relations Professional: Linda Peterson Public Relations Professional: Sheryl Kevilly Representative: Marie Cunningham Editorial Contributors for this month Mark Battersby Tim Connor Thomas Kwader Ron Peterson “Billy Bob Smith” Britt Storkson Robert Evans Wilson, Jr. Hyd/Eng Consultant: Thomas Kwader, Ph.D.,P.G. Consultant: Mary Ann Pelletier *Editorial contributions & advertisements include statements of fact and opinions that are the sole responsibility of the author and/or companies and do not necessarily imply any opinion of the owners, management, or staff of WorldWide Drilling Resource WorldWide Drilling 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 2022, 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 RONNIE’s REAL WORLD . . . with its ups and downs ~ but always positive thoughts, hopes, and dreams. You just never know why you so strongly believe in something - - THEN BOOM! The reason appears before your eyes. WE BELIEVE IN PRINT! I guess Fox & Friends’ Steve, Ainsley, and Brian do too! What goes around, comes around. NO MORE iPADS! Each morning, I watch two local channels and then switch to Fox & Friends News. This particular morning and several thereafter, I noticed a change. See what each one is holding in their hand? PAPER! YES! Real, honest to goodness paper. They always had iPads on screen. HMMMM I guess the style has changed - and I am PROUD OF IT!
7 NOVEMBER 2022 WorldWide Drilling Resource® Environmental Equipment and Supplies by Ronald B. Peterson Drilling Products Specialist, Mountainland Supply Company Through the years, there have been many impacts on our environment. Some of these impacts have been caused by man, and some are the result of natural phenomenon. Increased awareness and knowledge of our environment has driven us to identify, mitigate, and correct any negative impact there may have been on our environment. The environmental industry has evolved and developed as a result of this greater awareness and concern. Once we realize there may be an issue, a process has evolved for us to follow to most effectively deal with it. First, we verify there is a problem through the use of inspection, sniffers, and surface sampling. Next, we evaluate the extent of the problem. This is done through soil probing and analysis, which may validate the need for deeper sampling to further evaluate the problem and how large an area is impacted. Further investigation may utilize larger, more powerful probing devices to enable deeper evaluation, as well as auger drills, coring systems (both sonic and rotary), or other methods to help us better obtain the needed samples. Typically, these boreholes are shallow and completed in the unstable surface formations, plus the drill rig will have a much smaller footprint for easier maneuverability and greater efficiency. Drilling fluids used are usually simple, selected, and designed with regards to the impact on the environment, but they still need to be monitored and maintained to ensure performance. Typically, water, soda ash, bentonite, and polymers are selected and used at the appropriate concentration. Bentonites may be required to be unaltered and dry polymers may be required to avoid the liquids used as carrying agents in liquid polymers. (I was on one project early on where it was required the drilling fluid be only deionized water.) The holes may then be abandoned properly or used for piezometer or monitoring holes. The results from this process can then be evaluated to determine the appropriate and most effective method to cleanup the contaminated site. This may involve more drilling both vertical and horizontal, or in some cases excavation. In any drilling operation, it is always a good idea to get with your drilling fluids provider and have them get with their vendor representative to ensure you are using the correct products at the correct concentrations to maximize the effectiveness of your drilling operation, lower the cost to your customer, lower your overall costs, minimize environmental concerns, and maximize your profit. Thanks for reading. As I often say, “A man has to know his limitations.” Working together, it is amazing where we can go. Enjoy the trip! If you have any questions on drilling fluids or if you have another topic you would like addressed, please remember this column is ours, help me make it of value to you. It needs to be an interactive tool. I need your feedback. Please send your suggestions to Michele (below) and she will get them to me. Ron Ron Peterson may be contacted via e-mail to michele@ orldwidedrillingresource.com Shotgun Start - Come early for the , February 8, a e ournament - Mojave Golf T W dnesday t 12:30pm Golf Resort Raffle! TV Annual A Second
8 NOVEMBER 2022 WorldWide Drilling Resource® Removing the Stress of Making a Major Purchase by Ed Moranski, Chief Marketing Officer WorldWide Drilling Resource® It was nice to dust off the work boots, and get out on a drill site recently. On a beautiful sunny day in September, I had the pleasure of an on-site visit at the startup of a new GEFCO / BAUER 30K Drill Rig in Vermont. Ever have to make a large purchase? We a l l know how frustrating it can be to deal with the paperwork, banks, and all the other anxieties associated with the excitement of owning a new piece of equipment. Anja Frazier, CEO of BAUER Financial Services, can make all of the apprehension go away, making the process much easier. She works with both the buyer and the financial institution to provide a smooth transition for everyone involved. I spoke with Chaz and Lisa Hinsley of Sargent Artesian Wells as they took delivery of the new GEFCO / BAUER drill, and they said, “Dealing with Anja from BAUER Financial Services made the purchase extremely easy, she worked with us every step o f t he way and answered all of the questions we had. The complete process was a lot easier than we expected. Anja was extremely professional and easy to deal with; she took uneasiness and challenges away that come when making such a large purchase.” Chip Nelson, Director of GEFCO Sales, echoed the same feeling I had after my conversation with Chaz, Lisa, and Anja. Anja is a true professional who understands the procedure of purchasing a drill rig and how to work with buyers who are made up of family-owned drilling companies. The BAUER Financial Services team works with the buyer on finding financial solutions for the equipment needed and goes the extra mile in assisting drilling professionals with making the purchase a reality. I really enjoyed meeting the team at Sargent Artesian Wells, Ryan Farnham, Lisa, Chaz, and Abby Hinsley (holding Zoey), and Andy Benware as they smiled for the WWDR camera. Anja with Lisa and Chaz. According to the Hinsleys, Anja and BAUER Financial Services, made purchasing this new rig a simple and stress-free process. WTR Chip was on hand for the special day. Alex for N&N Drilling Supply Mfr. Mark for Terra Sonic International. PennDrill’s Dan, Caleb, & Dave. The live wire electrical safety demonstration was shocking. Acker Drill Company had Joe & Mike ready for discussion. Hoffman Diamond Products Team. Allison & Jeff in attendance for Allegheny Instruments. This is just a sneak peek ~ visit www.worldwidedrillingresource.com/gallery.html for more photos online! 2022
9 NOVEMBER 2022 WorldWide Drilling Resource® Equity Pipeline Partnership Formed Energy infrastructure company Enbridge and 23 First Nation and Métis communities announced the landmark agreement where the communities acquire, collectively through a newly created organization called Athabasca Indigenous Investments (Aii), an 11.57% interest in seven Enbridge-operated pipelines in the Athabasca region of northern Alberta, Canada. The investment by Aii fits with commitments Enbridge made in its recently released Indigenous Reconciliation Action Plan (IRAP), building on a growing track record of engagement with Indigenous communities and employees. IRAP incorporates advice into facility siting, environmental and cultural monitoring, employment, training and procurement opportunities, and financial partnerships. “We are very pleased to be joining our Indigenous partners in this landmark collaboration,” said Al Monaco, president and chief executive officer of Enbridge. “We believe this partnership exemplifies how Enbridge and Indigenous communities can work together, not only in stewarding the environment, but also in owning and operating critical energy infrastructure.” The seven pipeline assets are underpinned by long-life resources and long-term contracts, which provide highly predictable cash flows. “Our partner logo theme Seven Pipelines, Seven Generations speaks to the long-term value potential of these assets, which will help enhance quality of life in our communities for many years to come,” said Justin Bourque, Aii president. For a link to this website, visit this page at: worldwidedrillingresource.com
10 NOVEMBER 2022 WorldWide Drilling Resource® More than 100 Brownfield Remediation Projects Announced in Ohio Adapted from Information by Ohio Governor Mike DeWine Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Lieutenant Governor Jon Husted recently announced state support for 112 brownfield remediation projects to help clean up contaminated properties in Ohio to make way for future economic development. As part of the Ohio Brownfield Remediation Program, the Ohio Department of Development is awarding $192 million for projects impacting 41 Ohio counties. “These properties are vital spaces in our communities, ones that are not only being wasted in their current capacity, but oftentimes are a danger to their local communities,” said Governor DeWine. “Today, we’re reclaiming these spaces for the future of our residents, businesses, and communities.” The $192 million in grant awards includes approximately $187.8 million for 79 cleanup projects and $4.5 million for 33 assessment projects. These grants are in addition to $60 million in Ohio Brownfield Remediation Program grants awarded earlier in the year. Another $98 million in funds will be awarded in coming months. “This is revitalization at its finest,” said Lieutenant Governor Husted. “These investments in cleaning up brownfields take blighted properties and turn them into parks, housing, or economic development sites that improve the quality of life for everyone in the local community.” These funds will help with assessing and cleaning up industrial, commercial, and institutional brownfield sites which are abandoned, idled, or underutilized due to a known or potential release of hazardous substances or petroleum. Following site remediation, properties can be redeveloped to revitalize neighborhoods and attract new economic development. “These funds are significant investments in the future of our communities,” said Lydia Mihalik, director of the Ohio Department of Development. “By cleaning up these hazardous sites, we’re creating new opportunities for economic growth that will benefit businesses and residents for years to come.” One example of a project gaining funding is the Western Reserve Port Authority in Mahoning County. It will receive $496,000 for removal of petroleum contaminants and groundwater remediation of CASTLO Area A, a five-acre property which was once part of the Youngstown Sheet and Tub Struthers division. After cleanup, the site will be redeveloped as a mixed-use facility, supporting a new retail outlet, indoor sports training, and small manufacturing operations. Site acreage along the Yellow Creek and Mahoning River will become a public park and gathering space for outdoor activities. The Brownfield Remediation Program is part of Governor DeWine's Ohio BUILDS Initiative supporting targeted solutions to positively impact quality of life, such as water infrastructure improvements, broadband expansion, brownfield redevelopment, demolition of blighted buildings, and more. G&O Groundwater Week Booth 1019
11 NOVEMBER 2022 WorldWide Drilling Resource® Deep Isolation Uses HDD for Possible Nuclear Waste Solution Adapted from Information by Deep Isolation Around 540,000 tons of spent radioactive fuel is temporarily stored in pools and dry casks aboveground all over the world. None of this fuel has ever been placed in a permanent repository. Deep Isolation, a company headquartered in Berkeley, California, decided to consider alternative options to address a global issue which is growing in scope and scale. Elizabeth Muller and her father Richard A. Muller founded Deep Isolation by combining innovations of Silicon Valley with nuclear and scientific expertise prioritizing environmental protection and community partnerships. They were inspired to apply horizontal directional drilling (HDD) to aid nuclear waste management. The company plans to place nuclear waste in corrosion-resistant canisters (typically 9 to 13 inches in diameter and 14 feet long) deep into horizontal boreholes, in rock which has been stable for tens to hundreds of millions of years. The borehole begins with a vertical access section going down from a few thousand feet to a few miles, depending on the geology. It then gradually curves, over a distance of typically 1000 feet. The horizontal part is referred to as the disposal section. The horizontal section allows waste canisters to be placed end-to-end with some spacing between them. This results in a lower thermal heat load than a mined repository or vertical borehole and horizontal placement provides more support for the canisters. It also allows for less disturbed rock directly over the waste. An 18inch borehole will have approximately nine inches of disturbed rock around the hole, but the remaining thousands of feet of rock between the waste and surface will remain undisturbed. The horizontal disposal section could be up to two miles long. With sections this long, it would take 300 boreholes to dispose of 80,000 tons of fuel. The company said disposal sites could be located around the country at or near waste generation sites, or located at a regional or central repository location. Virtually all committees of scientists convened to study the disposition of nuclear waste have concluded deep geologic burial (1000 feet or more) is the best disposal solution. About one third of U.S. citizens currently live within 50 miles of an aboveground nuclear waste storage facility. According to Deep Isolation, their goal is to make this waste more secure by placing it underground. The key advantages of their method are the depth of burial and the fact waste is stored in a suitable geologic formation far below the water table, in rock saturated with brine that has no commercial value and has been virtually stagnant for millions of years. In addition, small-diameter boreholes require less disturbance of rock. Highly developed HDD technology can be implemented at a relatively low cost. It can be modular and minimize transportation concerns if disposal takes place at or near generation sites. Cost and safety are also improved because no person needs to go underground during construction. This solution was successfully tested at a commercial drilling facility where a prototype canister was lowered 2200 feet into an existing borehole using a wireline cable, then pushed over 400 feet with an underground tractor into a long horizontal storage section. The canister was released and the tractor and cable withdrawn. Several hours later, the tractor was placed back in the hole, where it latched and retrieved the canister, bringing it back to the surface. Deep Isolation, in partnership with the University of California, Berkeley, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, and NAC International, has been awarded a $3.6 million grant by the U.S. Department of Energy’s Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy to develop a universal nuclear waste disposal canister for advanced reactor waste streams. They are working on a canister design suitable for high-level waste which could work in a mined or deep borehole repository to meet U.S. and international market needs. Elizabeth Muller and Richard A. Muller. DIR A drilling specialist lowers the prototype canister into a test borehole during a technology demonstration event. Deep Isolation borehole waste repository concept.
12 NOVEMBER 2022 WorldWide Drilling Resource® In Memoriam George Stouton Haymans, III (1950~2022) George Stouton Haymans, III passed away unexpectedly on August 3, 2022. He was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, then grew up in Gainesville, Georgia, graduating in 1968. A “rock hound” with one of the finest private collections of rocks, minerals, and fossils in Mississippi, he gifted it to Millsaps College for students to enjoy and learn. His love of rocks and artifacts began in first grade when he found dazzling minerals and Indian artifacts while on vacations with his family. This interest eventually led him to Millsaps College in Jackson, Mississippi, where he received a bachelor of science degree in geology in 1972. After attending graduate school in geology at the University of Mississippi, George was trained as an engineer for Schlumberger Well Services in Ventura, California, in 1973. He worked for Schlumberger in Mississippi, Arkansas, and Louisiana. He was recognized in the drilling exploration world as one of the best well log analysts, and his log examination was widely sought after and respected. He also consulted for many Houston-based drilling clients on deep high-pressure wells both for well analysis and well completion advisement. In 1980, he worked for several gas and oil companies inNatchez, before founding and becoming president of Petrovest, Inc. with successful gas and oil production in Louisiana, Mississippi, Texas, North Dakota, Oklahoma, and Wyoming. George had a brilliant math and science mind and was able to make complex calculations without using pen and paper. He accumulated thousands of geological drilling logs and seismic data to study regional oil production prospects. Prior to complex computer modeling systems, he developed a 3D system to identify precise locations for drilling. He held professional geological registrations in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Louisiana, Kentucky, Mississippi, Tennessee, Texas, and Wyoming. He was a life member of the Society of Petroleum Engineers and a member of the American Association of Petroleum Geologists for over 45 years, and worked in the casino industry from 1994 until his retirement in 2013. George is survived by his wife of 34 years, Shirley; son George (Annie); stepdaughter Angela (Kenny); grandchildren Curtis, Christian, George, Worth, and Katherine; sister Elizabeth (Randy); and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Lest we forget . . . Groundwater Week Booth 311 Enjoy the wide diversity of subjects in your publication. Thanks, Bill Copeland Oklahoma City, OK
13 NOVEMBER 2022 WorldWide Drilling Resource® WHO’S IN THE NEWS Send your Who’s in the News to: bonnie@worldwidedrillingresource.com Chemgrout, Inc. announced the well-deserved retirement of Ben Schatz as company president. Ben’s son Joe Schatz will assume the role of president, and his son Tom Schatz will become vice president. Ben Schatz. EPA Awards Nearly $2 Million to UC Berkeley for Research to Advance Water Management and Security The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $2 million in research funding to the University of California (UC), Berkeley to develop a cost-benefit tool to support enhanced aquifer recharge (EAR) as a viable, safe, and cost-effective water management strategy. With this grant, investigators at UC Berkeley will conduct research using a life cycle view of EAR including many considerations. The project will culminate in the creation of an EAR Lifecycle Map which can be used by water managers and other decision makers. For more information, click on this box in our online issue. Stewart Krause of Wyo-Ben Inc. in Billings, Montana, received the Manufacturers Section Special RecognitionAward from the National Ground Water Association. Stewart Krause. Palmer Bit announced Lacey Hinz has joined the family business. “I am looking forward to learning all aspects of the company . . . and helping drillers find that perfect bit,” said Lacey. Lacey Hinz. Wednesday, January 4th 10:30am Shot Gun Start Golf Tournament 6:00pm - 9:00pm Vendor Setup (closed to attendees) Thursday, January 5th 8:00am - 11:30am Skeet Shoot 8:00am - 11:30pm Vendor Setup (closed to attendees) 12:00pm Registration & Vendor Display Open 1:30pm Welcome and Announcements 1:35pm - 4:30pm CEU Classes 4:30pm Vendor Social 6:00pm Banquet & Scholarship Auction Friday, January 6th 7:00am Breakfast / Vendor Visits 8:00am CEU Class 9:00am Break / Vendor Visits 9:30am - 11:30am CEU Classes 11:30am General Membership Meeting & Board Elections 12:00pm Lunch & Raffle Drawings 1:00pm CEU Class 2:30pm Closing Remarks / Vendor Visits Drawing Conference Adjourned (801) 541-7259 utahgroundwater.org Mesquite NV
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16 NOVEMBER 2022 WorldWide Drilling Resource® Groundwater Week Booth 819 Slips and Falls - Earlier this year, a contract drill operator in Arkansas, was working outside of his drill when he fell over a 25-foot highwall. He did not survive the fall. MSHA would like to remind all mine operators and contractors to be aware of hazards associated with slips and falls. Following these best practices can prevent injury or death: n Wear fall protection when there is a danger of falling. Make sure the fall protection device has a suitable fall arrest and a secure anchorage system. n Train miners to properly use their personal protective equipment and to recognize potential hazards from falls and to safely perform tasks. n Provide communication systems when assigning miners to work alone. Slips and falls are a serious safety issue accounting for roughly 30% of all accidents in the mining industry. Taking the time to follow safety regulations is one of the best ways to prevent on-the-job injuries; after all, safety is everyone’s responsibility. MIN
" " " " " " " 17 NOVEMBER 2022 WorldWide Drilling Resource® Gyrotron Technology and Geothermal Wells: Part 2 Adapted from Information by Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) In 2018, Carlos Araque, who spent his career in the gas and oil industry and was the technical director of MIT’s investment fund, along with Matt Houde, who had been working with geothermal company AltaRock Energy, founded Quaise. Quaise was soon given a grant by the Department of Energy (DOE) to scale up Paul Woskov’s geothermal experiments using a large gyrotron. With the larger machine, the team plans to vaporize a hole ten times the depth of Woskov’s previous lab experiments. This is expected to be accomplished by the end of 2022. The team will then vaporize a hole ten times the depth of the previous one - what Houde calls a 100-to-1 hole. “That’s something [the DOE] is particularly interested in, because they want to ad-dress the challenges posed by material removal over those greater lengths - in other words, can we show we’re fully flushing out the rock vapors?” Houde explained. “We believe the 100-to-1 test also gives us the confidence to go out and mobilize a prototype gyrotron drilling rig in the field for the first field demonstrations.” Tests on the 100-to-1 hole are expected to be completed sometime in 2023. Quaise is also hoping to begin vaporizing rock in field tests in late 2023. The short timeline reflects the progress Woskov has already made in his lab. Although more engineering research is needed, ultimately, the team expects to be able to drill and operate these geothermal wells safely. “We believe, because of Paul’s work at MIT over the past decade, that most, if not all of the core physics questions have been answered and addressed,” said Houde. “It’s really engineering challenges we have to answer, which doesn’t mean they’re easy to solve, but we’re not working against the laws of physics, to which there is no answer. It's more a matter of overcoming some of the more technical and cost considerations to making this work at a large scale.” The company plans to begin harvesting energy from pilot geothermal wells reaching rock temperatures up to 932°F (500°C) by 2026. From there, they hope to begin repurposing coal and natural gas plants using this system. “We believe, if we can drill down to [more than 65,000 feet], we can access these super-hot temperatures in greater than 90% of locations across the globe,” said Houde. Quaise’s work with the DOE is addressing what it sees as the biggest remaining questions about drilling holes of unprecedented depth and pressure, such as material removal and determining the best casing to keep the hole stable and open. For the latter problem of well stability, Houde believes additional computer modeling is needed and expects to complete that modeling by the end of 2024. By drilling the holes at existing power plants, Quaise will be able to move faster than if it had to get permits to build new plants and transmission lines. By making their millimeter-wave drilling equipment compatible with the existing global fleet of drilling rigs, it will also allow the company to utilize knowledge from the gas and oil industry’s global workforce. GEO December 6-8, 2022 ~ Join the WWDR Team in Las Vegas, Nevada, for Groundwater Week - Booth #1330. See more events at www.worldwidedrillingresource.com online issue. Are you planning to go? WorldWide will be looking for you! Groundwater Week Booth 607 Ahybrid drilling rig will be used to combine state-of-the-art rotary drilling with millimeter waves. Conventional drilling and casing will take place closer to thesurfaceandmillimeter waves will continue theprocess through increasingly deeper and hotter rock. Image courtesy of Quaise Energy.
18 NOVEMBER 2022 WorldWide Drilling Resource® www.starironworks.com 257 Caroline Street Punxsutawney, PA 15767 800-927-0560 • 814-427-2555 Fax: 814-427-5164 SERVINGTHECONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY Serving the Drilling Industry Groundwater Week Booth 1001 Geophysical Applications Inspired by Medical Imaging Methods Adapted from Information by Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich (LMU) Knowledge about the structure and composition of the earth’s crust is important for understanding the overall dynamics of the planet. For example, the presence or absence of melt or fluids plays a major role in plate tectonic processes. Most knowledge in this area is gained from geophysical surveys. However, the relationship between measurable geophysical parameters and the actual conditions in the earth’s interior is often ambiguous. LMU geophysicist Max Moorkamp developed a new method to help improve this state of uncertainty. With his technique, data on the distribution of electrical conductivity and density in the earth’s crust is combined and processed using a method derived from medical imaging. “The advantage is that the relationships between the two parameters are part of the analysis,” said Moorkamp. “For geophysical applications, this is completely new.” Moorkamp was able to show previous assumptions about spatial distribution of magma and fluids in the western United States may be overly simplified. Based on measurements of electrical conductivity, researchers previously assumed molten rock (magma) and fluids are widespread in geologically young and active regions, whereas older and stable regions are virtually fluid free. “However, the new results show a more complicated picture,” added Moorkamp. The electrical conductivity of molten rock and fluids is very similar to that of solid graphite and sulfides, in contrast to melts and fluids; however, these are a sign of old geologic activity. Moorkamp was able to distinguish between the two for the first time and demonstrate even in the highly active region around Yellowstone, fluid-dominated structures are directly adjacent to fluid-free areas with graphite and sulfides. From these findings, he concluded that compared to current geologic activity, geologic history - or earlier plate tectonic processes - have much greater influence on the location of fluids than previously assumed. This could require a revision of previous results not only in the United States but around the globe. In addition, the technique could be useful in searching for geothermal energy or mineral deposits. GEO
19 NOVEMBER 2022 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 Groundwater Week Booth 1001 Environmental Monitoring by Thomas Kwader, Ph.D., P.G. Owner, Qwater Well Developer and WorldWide Drilling Resource® Hydrogeologist Drinking Water Test Wells - When Are They Worth It? Even a small 2- or 4-inch test well can cost hundreds or thousands of dollars, so when should we consider drilling a test well rather than drilling the final well for a potable system? Possible answers include: 1) How much is known about the subsurface hydrogeology - location of water-bearing zones, confining units, etc. 2) How much groundwater is available to meet the water supply needs - 2, 5, 10, 20, or 50 gallons per minute? 3) What is the quality of the water? Does the water have a pleasant taste, or does it have an iron taste, sulfur smell, or even a slightly sewer or septic smell? 4) What is the history of the property? Is it undeveloped and natural in appearance, or is there evidence of buildings, tanks, sumps, and/or piping indicating an unknown history? 5) Does the soil have an organic odor or discoloration not natural for the site? If so, you may want to obtain some soil and water samples for screening for organics and inorganic compound. Some of the testing can be expensive depending on the detection levels and specificity of the types of compounds requested; however, screening levels are often reasonable in cost and may be “well” worth knowing the actual compounds and contamination. Prior to running out and ordering a number of costly screening tests - do your homework. Look around the site and try to determine the history of the site. Is it obviously undeveloped? Does a title search indicate prior ownership which could indicate prior activities of concern such as a gas station, dry cleaner, landfill, etc.? If the site appears to be pristine and in its natural state, the next step may be to obtain some downgradient soil and groundwater samples, and screen or test for organic and inorganic compounds. These site investigations can be conducted by a local soil/environmental firm for a reasonable cost and be well worth the time and expense PRIOR to drilling a costly permitted well. Tom Tom Kwader may be contacted via e-mail to michele@worldwidedrillingresource.com ENV
20 NOVEMBER 2022 WorldWide Drilling Resource® The “Idiots” Corner by “Billy Bob Smith” What exactly is a bad habit? Eating too much? Not sleeping enough? Not responding to e-mail requests? Not showing appreciation when others do something for you? Being late for everything? Or drinking too much alcohol every day, doing dangerous drugs, smoking, or never exercising? I could go for pages with this stuff, but I’m sure by now you have either turned the page or know where I might be going. I guess, in the end, it might depend on who you ask - a relative, boss, ex-spouse, customer, or maybe even a stranger. But first, let’s ask the pros (the dictionary): Habit: A settled or regular tendency or practice, especially one that is hard to give up. Bad Habit: A bad habit is a negative behavior pattern. Common examples include procrastination, overspending, nail-biting, and spending too much time watching television or using a computer. Well now, that was helpful! Or . . . Patterned Behavior, regarded as detrimental to one’s physical or mental health, which is often linked to a lack of self-control. Examples: Alcohol or drug abuse, consumption of tobacco in any form, overeating, regular “junk food” consumption, late-night partying, procrastination, laziness, decision avoidance, talking too much, lying, as well as shopping, sex addiction, and compulsive activities including gambling, and numerous others. Feel better now? Or smarter? Or worse? A couple of quotes that might make your day: “Nothing so needs reforming as other people's habits.” ~Mark Twain “Winning is a habit. Unfortunately, so is losing.” ~Vince Lombardi “The best way to stop a bad habit is to never begin it.” ~J.C. Penney So, when it comes to this topic, I want to cover three short areas: 1) What are really bad habits idiots maintain? Please accept I am not being judgmental or prejudiced. In a world now ruled by “woke” or the “politically correct police”, I would never say anything negative even if it was the truth - yeah, right! Sorry folks. Remember, this column is written by an idiot, for idiots. From my perspective, there are four categories of negative habits, and I am not going to list all of the individual ones connected to them. Health/physical (poor or no physical movement or exercise habits, poor eating habits, obviously smoking, alcohol, and unnecessary drugs). Emotional (procrastination, constant worry, blame or regret, hanging on to a loss too long, and ego or arrogance dominance). Career (poor performance, being late, not taking responsibility, laziness). Relationships (needy, a lack of validation, constant blame or finger-pointing, never saying thank-you, not showing up emotionally or physically). 2) Why do people have or keep them (the bad or poor ones)? Habits generally start as just simple actions or activities - your first cigarette, first being late to work, etc., but with time and repetitiveness these sooner or later take over our mental processes and are now in charge. For example, being overweight is not a diet issue, but a mental one. Keeping them is no longer a concern, but losing them can be difficult. 3) Is everyone who has a bad habit an idiot? Well now, this could be a very long answer, but I’m sure you have more to do today so I’ll keep it short. The answer is yes and no! Yes, if you refuse to accept or acknowledge you have this habit. Yes, if you are letting it slowly destroy some area of your life. Yes, if you go to a great deal of effort to defend it. No, if you acknowledge it and are taking some action to change it, remove it, or stop it. No, if it is not a serious issue that will negatively impact some life areas. And no, if it is just a temporary action due to a recent negative loss, challenge, or problem. So, are habits good or bad? You decide. Billy Bob Contact him via e-mail to michele@ worldwidedrillingresource.com Water Well Swivels Aft Com Pip Pip Rot Sid ermarket pound e Thread e Spinners ating Heads e Inlet Swivels kingoiltool (580) 234-4 sales@kingtoo Rig s.com 141 ls.com Parts
21 NOVEMBER 2022 WorldWide Drilling Resource® Groundwater Week Booth 253 Elk Creek Becomes Second Largest Rare Earth Resource in the U.S Adapted from Information by NioCorp Developments Ltd. NioCorp Developments Ltd.’s feasibility study on their Elk Creek Project in Nebraska, shows the project is the second largest indicated or better rare earth resource in the U.S. Rare earth elements were newly evaluated as a potential byproduct to the mining of niobium, titanium, and scandium. When combined with the previous estimated values, the Elk Creek Project contains an estimated 630 kilotons of contained total rare earth oxides in the indicated mineral resource category. According to U.S. Geological Survey data, this places the Elk Creek Mineral Resource behind only MP Materials’ Mountain Pass deposit in the U.S. in terms of contained oxides from a rare earth resource of indicated or higher classification. In addition to relatively high grades of niobium, scandium, and titanium, the Elk Creek Mineral Resource contains various amounts of all rare earth elements. The company plans to use a process of production for its primary niobium, scandium, and titanium products, which has the potential for the rare earth elements to be mined, crushed, and placed into solution. Depending upon financing and the outcome of metallurgical testing on rare earth element recovery rates from Elk Creek ore, NioCorp could produce separated rare earths as a byproduct, placing it at a competitive advantage over other rare earth projects. “The results of this updated feasibility study are very good news, and they validate our belief that the Elk Creek ore body represents one of America’s largest indicated rare earth resources,” said Mark A. Smith, CEO and executive chairman of NioCorp. “With the addition of the magnetic rare earths, the Elk Creek Project will stand out from virtually every other greenfield project in the U.S. in terms of its potential ability to produce multiple critical minerals that are essential to electrified transportation, renewable energy production, green mega-infrastructure projects, and many other applications that are in increasing demand around the world. If we elect to add rare earths to our product offering, the Elk Creek Project will represent a unique critical minerals project once financing is obtained.” Illustration of NioCorp’s Elk Creek facility. MIN
22 NOVEMBER 2022 WorldWide Drilling Resource® New Web-Based Mapping Tool for Exploring Groundwater Sustainability Projects in California Adapted from Information by the California Department of Water Resources A new web-based tool developed by California’s Department of Water Resources (DWR) will allow the public to explore thousands of groundwater projects across the state. The virtual mapping tool is part of the commitment to develop new, innovative solutions to provide information and resources to address the effects of California’s changing climate and ongoing severe drought. The California Groundwater Projects Tool is an interactive mapping tool which allows users to explore a database of nearly 3000 projects initiated in California over the last decade to protect groundwater resources. It features projects funded by DWR and external sources such as federal or local funding. The database will include information about project benefits and effectiveness in relation to the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA). Users can also access more than 20 project case studies and receive guidance on how to measure and track benefits of projects following construction. “Dry conditions continue to test our communities statewide, especially those that rely heavily on groundwater for multiple needs,” said DWR Sustainable Groundwater Management Deputy Director Paul Gosselin. “This new mapping tool will allow users to view and access information on thousands of groundwater projects being implemented within their local communities and throughout the state. We are encouraged and inspired that groundwater managers and communities are advancing solutions and planning projects within their basins to help achieve groundwater sustainability.” The tool is intended for anyone interested in learning more about state and local investments in groundwater sustainability and the return on those investments. This information may be considered useful to groundwater sustainability agencies, water agencies, organizations, legislators, Tribes, and the general public. Groundwater is a critical component of California’s water supply, accounting for 40% in a normal year and up to 60% during dry conditions. Nearly 85% of all Californians rely on groundwater for at least some portion of their water supply. The state is currently seeing adverse impacts of decades of overpumping groundwater basins, including dry drinking wells and land subsidence. This is exacerbated with climate change and prolonged extreme drought conditions. Grant funding for sustainable groundwater management projects has been critical to helping local water agencies address these impacts. The new tool will track progress of these projects and inform state and local agencies on the types of projects making the most positive impacts. DWR has prioritized developing new web-based tools and resources for well owners, groundwater users, and local drought managers to help them prepare for current and future drought conditions. Last month, DWR, in coordination with the State Water Resources Control Board, launched a new Dry Well Susceptibility Tool to identify areas in groundwater basins across the state which may be prone to domestic well outages. It is a resource for local monitoring and early warning to help increase general awareness of where domestic water wells may be susceptible to going dry to help communities proactively plan for potential well outages. To help Tribes and underrepresented communities experiencing difficulties implementing SGMA in their region, DWR is also offering support through the Underrepresented Community Technical Assistance program. The program offers free needs assessments and preliminary engineering reports to help communities identify needs and develop potential groundwater projects for future funding. DWR engineering geologist measures groundwater levels at designated monitoring wells in Yolo County. WTR January Issue Deadlines Space Reservation: November 25th Display & Classified Ad Copy: December 1st
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