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Costing the earth?

Author:GeoDrilling International
Publishing Date:02 Feb 2012
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Despite high demand for exploration equipment and pressure on manufacturers to design products that will improve productivity,the large OEM suppliers are also focusing efforts on improving safety and sustainability. Full story...

Alternative markets

Author:GeoDrilling International
Publishing Date:08 Nov 2011
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With continued talk of cuts and even double-dip recessions, and with construction around the world remaining somewhat in the doldrums, it is interesting to see the level of potential new work being generated for the drilling industry by the discovery and development of new sources of energy Full story...

Improving quality and performance

Author:GeoDrilling International
Publishing Date:12 Oct 2011
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The UK ground source heat pump sector is expected to experience a massive surge in demand due to government targets to cut carbon emissions by 80% by 2050. Full story...

Right tool for the job

Author:GeoDrilling International
Publishing Date:14 Sep 2011
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In all walks of life it is good to have a plan when starting a project. It is also important to ensure you have the correct equipment to do the job safely, efficiently and to the highest standard within the available time and financial constraints. However, in the drilling industry, where ‘time is money’, having the right tool for the job is essential, as is ensuring the job is done right the first time. Full story...

New beginnings

Author:GeoDrilling International
Publishing Date:03 Aug 2011
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It is with great pleasure that I take hold of the reins of Geodrilling International at a time of such apparent optimism and activity in an industry which has weathered the recession Full story...

UK ground source, ready or not

Author:Carly Lovejoy
Publishing Date:01 Jun 2011
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The UK ground source industry is under a lot of pressure. While fighting the tough economic conditions that are the legacy of a recession, the sector has been touted as a key player to help the government reach its impending carbon reduction targets. Full story...

The show will go on

Author:Carly Lovejoy
Publishing Date:18 May 2011
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It is with a sense of healthy anticipation that I write this comment. The GeoDrilling 2011 show is almost upon us Full story...

Libya: one to watch

Author:GeoDrilling International
Publishing Date:23 Nov 2010
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I recently attended the Geofluids trade show in Piacenza, Italy, and was impressed by the upbeat atmosphere and ‘can do’ attitude shown by the companies who attended Full story...

Crime and punishment

Author:Luke Clancy
Publishing Date:21 Dec 2009
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A shining light in dark times

Author:Luke Clancy
Publishing Date:21 Oct 2009
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Earlier this century, in the poor nation of Malawi, teenager William Kamkwamba had a visionary idea: a small bicycle generator powering a light, if connected to a windmill, would allow him to carry on reading his school books well into the dark African night. Full story...

Signs of confidence return to market

Author:GeoDrilling International
Publishing Date:30 Sep 2009
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A mixed bag of results from drilling equipment manufacturers around the world this month, with all recognising the challenging conditions recently experienced, but some increasingly bullish in outlook and confident that the economy is finally turning the corner Full story...

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