Gas Oil & Mining Contractor Magazine (2025)

22/12/2016

News Briefs: Drilling Permits Increase in Ohio and Pennsylvania

In this week's news, drilling permits in Ohio and Pennsylvania are up so far between November and December compared to September and October; and the rig count rose again, this time by 13 rigs

13/12/2016

News Briefs: Rig Count Shoots Up By 27

Baker Hughes

In this week's news, the rig count jumped up by 20-plus for the second time in four weeks; and President-elect Donald Trump is calling for more oil refineries to be built in the US

12/12/2016

The COLE Publishing Mannequin Challenge

Model Behavior, Aside From the Hatchet to the Head

06/12/2016

News Briefs: Army Corps of Engineers Denies Permit for Dakota Access Pipeline Segment

In this week's news, the Army Corps of Engineers denied a permit for a segment of the Dakota Access Pipeline near the Standing Rock Sioux Reservation; the rig count rose again, marking the seventh...

30/11/2016

Wastewater Equipment Fair Heading to Texas in April

WEQ Fair

The second WEQ Fair will be free for attendees and will give them an opportunity to run the equipment

29/11/2016

News Briefs: North Dakota Governor Orders Protesters Off of Federal Property

Baker Hughes

In this week's news, the governor of North Dakota has ordered protesters camped on federal property to leave by Dec. 5; the rig count rose by five last week to 593; and OPEC is trying to rescue a...

23/11/2016

Adjust Tracked Excavator Maintenance Practices to Job Site Conditions

Caterpillar Inc. John Deere

Experts provide tips on what to use in each soil condition contractors could face in the field

22/11/2016

News Briefs: More than 150 Injured in Continued Protests in North Dakota

Baker Hughes

In this week's news, the Dakota Access Pipeline protests continue in North Dakota with more injured; the rig count jumped up by 20, marking the largest increase since April 2014; and the first Korean...

10/11/2016

GapVax, Wiedemann Enviro Tec Announce New Water Recycling Jet/Vac Unit

GapVax, Inc. WIEDEMANN enviro tec GmbH & Co. KG

Companies partner to redefine water recycling in the sewer cleaning equipment industry

09/11/2016

Texas Oil & Gas Award Winners Announced

The Fourth Annual Texas Oil & Gas Awards ceremony was held in Houston on Nov. 3 with hundreds of oil and gas executives gathered to celebrate leading companies in operational excellence, innovation, corporate social responsibility, health and safety,

08/11/2016

News Briefs: Canadian Natural’s Thermal Oilsands Project Starting Up Again

In this week's news, Calgary-based Canadian Natural Resources says it is restarting its thermal oilsands project that was suspended in early 2015; and the U.S. rig count climbed up by 12 last week to...

01/11/2016

News Briefs: GE Agrees to Deal with Baker Hughes

Baker Hughes

In this week's news, GE and Baker Hughes have agreed to a deal; Nobel and Consol energy companies have ended a partnership; and the rig count continues to rise

18/10/2016

Stopping Corrosion on Oil and Gas In-Service Structures

Unlike traditional coatings, Chemically Bonded Phosphate Ceramics can stop corrosion, extend equipment life, and minimize costly production downtime

05/10/2016

Industry News: October 2016

Gas, Oil & Mining Contractor magazine is focused on those who service and support land-based gas, oil and mining operations throughout North America. Find practical tips, industry news and expert advice.

03/10/2016

Product Spotlight: October 2016

Komatsu Tier 4 wheel loader adds productivity, operator comfort

27/09/2016

News Briefs: Demonstrations Against Bakken Pipeline Continue

In this week's news, demonstrations against the Dakota Access Pipeline continue in North Dakota and Iowa; and the U.S. rig count went up by 5 last week

20/09/2016

News Briefs: More Protesters Arrested at Dakota Access Pipeline Sites

In this week's news, 15 protesters were arrested in Iowa at a site of the Dakota Access Pipeline project, and the rig county dropped by two last week

13/09/2016

News Briefs: Attempt to Halt Construction of Dakota Access Pipeline Fails

In this week's news, an attempt to halt construction of the Dakota Access pipeline failed in federal court, and the rig count jumped up by 11 last week.

12/09/2016

The 2016 WEQ Fair has officially kicked off. The show runs until 6 p.m. today, then Tuesday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Wisconsin State Fair Park in Milwaukee. Stop down to see some of the newest wastewater products in action.

07/09/2016

Product Spotlight: September 2016

Thunder Creek service and l**e trailer loaded with owner options.

06/09/2016

News Briefs: Dakota Access Pipeline Protests Turn Violent

In this week's news, protests at the Dakota Access Pipeline project site in North Dakota turned violent over the weekend; the Sandpiper pipeline project is now on hold until drilling picks up in...

30/08/2016

News Briefs: Environmental Groups Writer Letter Opposing Pipeline

In this week's news, the Dakota Access Pipeline fight continues as several dozen environmental groups send letters to the president and the protest continues with the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe, and...

29/08/2016

LORD Corporation Develops Next Generation MWD Shock Absorber Prototype

LORD Corporation — a developer of motion and vibration control systems for the oil and gas industry — has deployed the Generation 3.0 prototypes of the SoftShoe product line for field testing.

24/08/2016

News Briefs: Rig Count Rises for Eighth Straight Week

In this week's news, the North American rig count jumped up 10 last week for its eighth straight week of increases, and Continental Resources announces the sale of more acreage in the Bakken

19/08/2016

Promoting Safety and Finding Qualified Employees

Biggest challenge for Freedom Oilfield Services is attracting experienced employees.

18/08/2016

Thriving in the Downturn

Wyoming’s Freedom Oilfield Services finds success in the oilfields through investment in its employees and smart growth principles

18/08/2016

Preferred Sands’ New Coating Aims to Improve Fracking Process

FloPRO PPT makes sand lighter, making it easier to clean and leaves behind clear water

17/08/2016

Felling Trailers’ X-Force SL Series Gets You Super Low

Felling Trailers, Inc.

Felling Trailers’ X-Force Hydraulic Detachable Gooseneck model line now offers a “Super Low” deck height with the X-Force SL Series.

16/08/2016

Pipeline Owners Sue North Dakota Protesters

In this week's news, protests continue over the Dakota Access oil pipeline as the company now files a lawsuit against the protesters, and the oil rig count jumped up by 17 last week

15/08/2016

SM Energy Buying Oil Land in West Texas

In this week's news, a Denver energy company is buying several thousand acres of oil land and the North American rig count has increased for its sixth straight week.

12/08/2016

Williston Crew Camps Must Close by Sept. 1

In this week's news, crew camps in Williston are required to close by Sept. 1 because of a new ordinance, and a temporary waterline is in place for a city in Canada following an oil spill

04/08/2016

WEQFair 2016: Wastewater Equipment FairWEQFair

Save 33% Off WEQ Fair Registration!

03/08/2016

Calendar - August 2016

Gas, Oil & Mining Contractor magazine is focused on those who service and support land-based gas, oil and mining operations throughout North America. Find practical tips, industry news and expert advice.

02/08/2016

News Briefs: Rig Count Rises for Fifth Straight Week

In this week's news, the rig count rose by one for its fifth straight week of rising, and the Sioux Tribe in North Dakota has filed a lawsuit against the Dakota Access Pipeline

28/07/2016

News Briefs: Army Corps of Engineers Approve Pipeline

In this week's news, the Army Corps of Engineers has approved permits for the Dakota Access Pipeline and Consol Energy announces that it will resume drilling in the Utica and Marcellus Shale plays

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