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                <title><![CDATA[ New partnership allows nationwide expansion for Colorado drilling fluids firm ]]></title>
                <link>http://admin.undergroundinfrastructure.com/news/2026/april/new-partnership-allows-nationwide-expansion-for-colorado-drilling-fluids-firm</link>
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                    Drilling Mud Direct partners with Broadwater Capital to expand its nationwide footprint, strengthening supply and services for HDD, pipeline and civil construction markets.
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                <title><![CDATA[ Drilling fluid losses reported during HDD pipeline construction in western Pennsylvania ]]></title>
                <link>http://admin.undergroundinfrastructure.com/news/2026/february/drilling-fluid-losses-reported-during-hdd-pipeline-construction-in-western-pennsylvania</link>
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                    Pennsylvania regulators are investigating the loss of more than 1.2 million gallons of drilling fluid during horizontal directional drilling on a pipeline project in Washington County. The incident highlights ongoing subsurface risk management and reporting challenges associated with HDD construction in mine-impacted areas.
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                <title><![CDATA[ Elon Musk&#39;s Boring Co. fined for dumping drilling waste into Vegas sewer system ]]></title>
                <link>http://admin.undergroundinfrastructure.com/news/2025/november/elon-musks-boring-co-fined-for-dumping-drilling-waste-into-vegas-sewer-system</link>
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                    Elon Musk&#39;s Boring Company has been fined nearly $500,000 after improperly discharging drilling fluids into Las Vegas municipal manholes during its Vegas Loop tunnel project, prompting cleanup of more than 2,400 gallons of waste and raising infrastructure-integrity concerns.
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                <title><![CDATA[ Drilling through coral in South Florida ]]></title>
                <link>http://admin.undergroundinfrastructure.com/magazine/2025/march-2025-vol-80-no-3/features/drilling-through-coral-in-south-florida</link>
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                    Mears Group overcomes South Florida’s coral rock drilling challenges with Vermeer’s Bit Boss system, enhancing HDD efficiency in dense urban environments like Miami and Coral Gables.
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                <title><![CDATA[ Worm-like robot burrows underground to cut power line installation costs ]]></title>
                <link>http://admin.undergroundinfrastructure.com/news/2025/march/worm-like-robot-burrows-underground-to-cut-power-line-installation-costs</link>
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                    The innovation, known as a &quot;peristaltic conduit,&quot; mimics the segmented movement of earthworms to propel itself through the soil with minimal disruption to existing infrastructure.
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                <title><![CDATA[ First Look: Liquid mud-drying compound turns drilling mud into easily disposable solid ]]></title>
                <link>http://admin.undergroundinfrastructure.com/magazine/2024/december-2024-vol-79-no-12/features/first-look-liquid-mud-drying-compound-turns-drilling-mud-into-easily-disposable-solid</link>
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                    (UI) — Since 2017, Right Turn Supply has been a premier provider of drilling fluids and expert solutions to a variety of industries, including horizontal directional drilling – and is not new to innovation.
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                <title><![CDATA[ 2024 Large horizontal directional drilling rigs census ]]></title>
                <link>http://admin.undergroundinfrastructure.com/magazine/2024/november-2024-vol-79-no-11/features/2024-large-horizontal-directional-drilling-rigs-census</link>
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                    When a project calls for horizontal directional drilling (HDD), it’s important to use a qualified contractor and the right equipment for the specific needs, especially when it involves a large rig. This annual census, compiled by Underground Infrastructure, serves as a valuable resource in the selection process and, ultimately, project success.
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                <title><![CDATA[ Eagle Claw drill bit marks 20 years of innovation in HDD ]]></title>
                <link>http://admin.undergroundinfrastructure.com/magazine/2024/september-2024-vol-79-no-9/features/eagle-claw-drill-bit-marks-20-years-of-innovation-in-hdd</link>
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                    The journey of horizontal directional drilling (HDD) from the oil and gas sector to the construction industry has been quite remarkable. Initially adopted with great success, HDD has seen significant improvements due to advancements in walk-over locating technology and steering capabilities in various ground conditions.
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                <title><![CDATA[ Wyo-Ben’s Max Gel, Max Bore HDD system boost drilling efficiency, performance ]]></title>
                <link>http://admin.undergroundinfrastructure.com/magazine/2024/september-2024-vol-79-no-9/features/wyo-ben-s-max-gel-max-bore-hdd-system-boost-drilling-efficiency-performance</link>
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                    Wyo-Ben’s Max Gel and Max Bore HDD system offer premium solutions for enhanced drilling performance and efficiency. These innovative products ensure superior wellbore stability, suspension, and filtration control, making them essential tools for a variety of drilling applications.
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                <title><![CDATA[ Drilling under the LSU campus ]]></title>
                <link>http://admin.undergroundinfrastructure.com/magazine/2024/june-2024-vol-79-no-6/features/drilling-under-the-lsu-campus</link>
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                    A groundbreaking project at LSU utilizes horizontal directional drilling (HDD) technology to install two 1,600-foot HDPE pipes, modernizing the campus&#39;s chilled water supply and return systems while minimizing surface disruption.
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