County engineer: rock contract complete; company proposing deep drilling tests for hydrogen site

May 14, 2025

Adair County Engineer Nick Kauffman reported Schildberg has completed the rock contract, hiring is underway, and he briefed the board on recent meetings with groups seeking deep drilling (7,000–10,000 feet) to test subsurface rock for potential hydrogen production, noting road‑use agreements and a DOT permit will be used.

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County Engineer Nick Kauffman updated the Adair County Board of Supervisors on maintenance, personnel and a prospective energy testing proposal on May 14.

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