Frac Sand Weekly News Digest
Nick Cook, Editor
Issue #406 | January 18, 2023
There’s a lot of folks looking to buy and sell frac sand assets. We’re keeping our ear to the ground and will be writing posts each time we have one something come across our plate. Email us to have your assets or interest in acquiring listed.
On top of that, we have a few shale predictions to start the year. Let’s dig in!
And now, the news…
This Week's News
Oil Prices Are Likely to Stay Steady This Year—With a Couple of Big Ifs
Oil prices generally aren’t expected to change dramatically this year, but two big questions loom over that outlook.
Buyer: Seeking Wet Frac Sand Plant
If you would like to be introduced to the buyer, email us.
Who Controls Lower 48 Local Sand Supply?
Quantified share and some observations about the supply stack’s ownership.
Frackers Flush With Cash Shed Huge Debt Loads
After carrying enormous debt loads for more than a decade, frackers have paid down billions of dollars in debt since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, capitalizing on higher commodity prices and sticking to austerity pledges.
Buyer: Immediate Need for Rotex Megatex Mineral Separator
Specifications inside this post.
5 Shale Wildcards That Could Make 2023 Real Interesting
Some unpredictable wildcards that are within the realm of possibility and could make the year much more interesting should they come to pass.
Railroad reports another record
RBMN’s success was driven by anthracite coal shipments and the opening of its new Tunkhannock frac sand terminal.
Buyer: Looking for Loadout System
Buyer interested in acquiring a loadout system (RBT belts, silos, or overhead hopper).
Big 2023 Rig Count Predictions Fading
A brief recap of some notable recent predictions and how they are evolving as the oilfield activity cycle enters a more stable phase.
Buyer: Seeking Attrition Cells (scrubbers)
Needs to be capable of 200 TPH; it may take a couple of cells.
Buyer: Seeking Dryer
Multiple buyers seeking dryers. Let us know if you've got one to sell.
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