Aubrey McClendon passed away in 2016 after leaving a legacy as a true giant in the oil and gas industry. However, along with his success came controversy even in his death. Aubrey McClendon’s Early Life He was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma on July 14, 1959. The son of Joe McClendon and Carole Kerr, a […]
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We’ve Launched Our Skills Pool Registration
Our Skills Pool is open for business! We’re proud to announce that we’ve published the web-based sign-up registration for our skills pool database. Drillers.com has had a job pool candidate database for more than two decades. As the current owners, (Relentless Pursuit of Perfection Ltd. or rp²), we have been providing occasional ad-hoc workforce services […]
History of the American Petroleum Institute (API)
The American Petroleum Institute history begins with World War I. Overview This article relies on the information provided in a book published by the University of Pittsburgh Press titled, “United States Oil Policy, 1890-1964”. The history of the American Petroleum Institute (API) began with its founding in 1919. The API website describes its origins starting […]
The ADDC Educational Trust
Oil and Gas Scholarships The Desk and Derrick Educational Trust is now accepting applications for students obtaining degrees in geology, chemical and petroleum engineering. Scholarships are awarded to US and Canadian citizens. Applicants must be enrolled in the second year of an accredited college or university and planning a career in energy-related fields. If you […]
What is Fracking, and Other Related Questions
What is fracking and what are its environmental impacts? Let’s get straight to the most important two questions for the average non-industry oil and gas (and related products) consumer. There’s a lot of science and engineering involved in the actual practice of hydraulic fracturing*. Luckily though, most things related to fracking can be explained in […]
Drill Well On Paper (DWOP) – The Gift of Foresight
Introduction: Before rigs and crews are moved into place to start drilling, the management and planning people will perform a ‘Drill Well On Paper’ (DWOP). All of the technical decision makers and stakeholders get together to brainstorm and anticipate the future well drilling and completion. Attendees will represent at least ten different companies, agencies and government/regulatory […]
Directional Drilling: Everything You Ever Wanted To Know
What is directional drilling? Directional drilling is a broad term used to describe any boring that doesn’t go in a straight line vertically down. In fact, even in a vertical well, it might be necessary to deviate to avoid a geological formation or a previous stuck pipe, then return to the original path. In this […]
