American Mud Pumps Blog

Mud pump failure in high-pressure drilling often starts with worn liners, pistons, valves, seats, poor planning, or incompatible spare parts.

How often should a mud pump be maintained? The answer is not once in a while. A mud pump needs daily, biweekly, monthly, semiannual, and annual maintenance. Each level of inspection protects a different part of the pump and helps crews catch problems before they grow.

The United States is producing more energy than ever, and that matters directly to drilling companies, field crews, service providers, and equipment owners. According to the latest figures shared from the U.S. Energy Information Administration’s Monthly Energy Review, total U.S. energy production reached 107 quadrillion British thermal units, or 107 quads, in 2025.