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International Ground Source Heat Pump Association – Dec 6-8, 2023 – Las Vegas, NV

November 3, 2022

International Ground Source Heat Pump Association

          • Las Vegas, NV
          • December 6-8, 2023
          • https://igshpa.org/

National Drilling Association – Sept 13-15, 2023 – Lexington, KY

November 3, 2022

National Drilling Association

          • Lexington, KY
          • September 13-15, 2023
          • https://www.nda4u.com/

Michigan Ground Water Association – Feb 9-10, 2023 – Grand Rapids, MI

November 3, 2022

Michigan Ground Water Association

          • Grand Rapids, MI
          • February 9-10, 2023
          • https://michigangroundwater.com/events

Iowa Water Well Association – Jan 26-27, 2023 – Prairie Meadows, IA

November 3, 2022

Iowa Water Well Association

          • Prairie Meadows, IA
          • January 26-27, 2023
          • https://www.iwwa.org/

Wisconsin Water Well Association – Jan 18-19, 2023 – Wisconsin Dells, WI

November 3, 2022

Wisconsin Water Well Association

          • Wisconsin Dells, WI
          • January 18-19, 2023
          • https://www.wisconsinwaterwell.com/wwwa-annual-conference

Empire State Water Well Drilling Association – Jan 17-18, 2023 – Verona, NY

November 3, 2022

Empire State Water Well Drilling Association

          • Verona, NY
          • January 17-18, 2023
          • https://nywelldriller.org

Wyoming Ground Water Association – Jan 11-13, 2023 – Casper, WY

November 3, 2022

Wyoming Ground Water Association

          • Casper, WY
          • January 11-13, 2023
          • https://www.wywaterwell.org/convention

Louisiana Ground Water Association – Jan 10-11, 2023 – Marksville, LA

November 3, 2022

Louisiana Ground Water Association

          • Marksville, LA
          • January 10-11, 2023
          • https://lgwa.org/

Colorado Water Well Contractors Association – Jan 4-6, 2023 – Westminster, CO

November 3, 2022

Colorado Water Well Contractors Association

          • Westminster, CO
          • January 4-6, 2023
          • https://cwwca.org/

South Atlantic Jubilee – July 29-31, 2023 – Myrtle Beach, FL

October 17, 2022

South Atlantic Jubilee

          • Myrtle Beach, FL
          • July 29-31, 2023
          • https://www.jubileewatershow.com/

No Dig – April 30 – May 4, 2023 – Portland, OR

October 17, 2022

No Dig

          • Portland, OR
          • April 30 – May 4, 2023
          • https://www.nodigshow.com/

Florida Ground Water – June 1-3, 2023 – Championsgate, FL

October 17, 2022

Florida Ground Water

          • Championsgate, FL
          • June 1-3, 2023
          • https://www.fgwa.org/

New England Water Well – March 10-11, 2023 – Marlborough, MA

October 17, 2022

New England Water Well

          • Marlborough, MA
          • March 10-11, 2023
          • https://www.newwassociation.org/

Illinois Water Well – February 16, 2023 – Peoria, IL

October 17, 2022

Illinois Water Well

          • Peoria, IL
          • February 16, 2023
          • https://www.iagp.org/

Nebraska – February 14-16, 2023 – Kearney, NE

October 17, 2022

Nebraska

          • Kearney, NE
          • February 14-16, 2023
          • https://www.nebraskawelldrillers.org/

Mountain States – February 9-10, 2023 – Laughlin, NV

October 17, 2022

Mountain States

          • Laughlin, NV
          • February 9-10, 2023
          • https://www.mountainstatesgroundwater.com/

Maryland Delaware (MDWWA) – February 8-10, 2023 – Annapolis, MD

October 17, 2022

Maryland Delaware (MDWWA)

          • Annapolis, MD
          • February 8-10, 2023
          • https://www.mdwwa.org/convention/

UCT – February 7-9, 2023 – Orlando, FL

October 17, 2022

UCT

          • Orlando, FL
          • February 7-9, 2023
          • https://www.uctonline.com/

Montana Water Well – February 1, 2023 – Helena, MT

October 17, 2022

Montana Water Well

          • Helena, MT
          • February 1, 2023
          • https://www.mwwda.org/

Texas Ground Water – Jan 23-27, 2023 – San Marcos, TX

October 14, 2022

Texas Ground Water

          • San Marcos, TX
          • January 23-27, 2023
          • https://www.tqwa.org/

Kansas Ground Water – Jan 18-20, 2023 – Mulvane, KS

October 14, 2022

Kansas Ground Water

          • Mulvane, KS
          • January 18-20, 2023
          • https://www.kgwa.org/

UGWA – Jan 4-6, 2023 – Mesquite, NV

October 14, 2022

UGWA

          • Mesquite, NV
          • January 4-6, 2023
          • https://www.utahgroundwater.org/

NGWA Manufacturer Special Recognition Award for 2022

August 31, 2022

Stewart Krause has been selected as a recipient of the NGWA Manufacturer Special Recognition Award for 2022! Congratulations Stewart!

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Drilling Fluid The First Step of Solids Control

August 31, 2022

As I sit in front of my laptop preparing to write an article about Solids Control the first thought that pops into my head is the operation of solids control equipment and how to thoroughly and effectively describe how hydro cyclones, shakers and screens remove drill cuttings.

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Never Heard of Bentonite?

August 31, 2022

When writing our January 2019 cover story focusing on slurry handling and mud disposal a common theme came up that the general public does not know enough about the fluid used in HDD and microtunnelling applications.

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Trenchless Technology Game Changers: Wyo-Ben

August 31, 2022

For over 70 years Wyo-Ben, Inc. has been providing both bentonite-based products as well as polymer-based products to the various industries they support, including the trenchless industry.

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HDD Drilling Fluids – Using the Right Stuff

August 31, 2022

We have been telling you for years now to use “the right stuff” when it comes to horizontal directional drilling (HDD) drilling fluids. Our industry has designed fluid additives specifically to address challenges in the HDD industry.

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OWWA Annual Convention – Nov 2-3, 2022 – Columbus, OH

August 26, 2022

OWWA

          • Columbus, OH
          • November 2-3, 2022
          • http://ohiowaterwell.org/events/

Pressure: Why It’s the Key to Preventing Inadvertent Returns

October 14, 2021

The inadvertent return of drilling fluid is common in horizontal directional drilling (HDD) projects, and though not harmful to the environment, inadvertent returns are undesirable for a number of reasons. The key to preventing inadvertent returns is to keep the downhole pressure as low as possible.

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Ditching the Mud: Your Guide to Drilling Mud Disposal

October 14, 2021

Drilling mud is a standard component of many horizontal directional drilling (HDD) construction projects. It plays a vital role in stabilizing the bore, removing the cuttings, as well as cooling and lubricating equipment.

The growth in HDD as a construction method has generated more drilling mud and raised the profile of disposal methods.

Drilling mud disposal can contribute a significant portion to the total cost of a project. In addition, misperceptions about drilling mud toxicity affect the public perception of trenchless construction and its impact on the environment.

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HDD in Tough Conditions: Drilling Between a Rock and a Hard Place

October 14, 2021

Trenchless construction projects suffer from the same pressures as any construction project – those that make you fall behind schedule and increase cost. However, there is always a higher degree of uncertainty about factors affecting project execution when working underground and running a horizontal directional drilling (HDD) project. This uncertainty makes it even more critical to manage the variables within our control, like using the right materials and tools for the right job.

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The Importance of Fluid Loss Control in Drilling Operation

October 14, 2021

Drilling fluid (drilling mud) is an essential element of many trenchless construction projects. Over the years, the science of drilling fluid has developed extensively, allowing contractors to realize substantial benefits in the execution of a project.

Choosing the right fluid for the ground conditions as well as having effective fluid management and recycling systems are crucial elements of a successful project. The project will benefit from maximizing the uptime of the drilling rig, therefore reducing schedule and costs. At the same time, there will be minimal drilling fluid losses and thus, lower operating costs.

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The Key Principles of Effective Solids Control

October 14, 2021

Well-used drilling fluid will be full of unwanted solid content from the borehole after a drilling operation. The drilling fluid picks up all the soil and rock cuttings generated during the drilling process and effectively removes them using the slurry system.

The problem is, what should be done with the solids-ridden drilling fluid? As most industry professionals know, disposing of used drilling fluid is a major challenge for the trenchless industry.

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NGWA – Dec 6-8, 2022 – Las Vegas, NV

July 1, 2021

NGWA

          • Las Vegas, NV
          • December 6-8, 2022
          • https://groundwaterweek.com/

Utility Expo – Sept 26-28, 2023 – Louisville, KY

July 1, 2021

Utility Expo

          • Louisville, KY
          • September 26-28, 2023
          • https://www.theutilityexpo.com

UC Tech Session: Misconceptions & Assumptions Dealing With Inadvertent Returns

June 4, 2021

Misconceptions & Assumptions Dealing With Inadvertent Returns

Every single one of us in the HDD industry has been negatively impacted by Inadvertent Returns (also called IR). I stress “negatively impacted” because an IR is synonymous with loss – a loss of flow, a loss in hundreds to millions of dollars in repairs, clean up, and standby wages and the loss of business credibility. During this session, we will discuss the misconceptions & assumptions…

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