Frac Sand Weekly News Digest
Nick Cook, Editor
Issue #458 | February 21, 2024
Big frac sand IPO announcement as what’s been rumors for the past few months. Read the latest on Alpine Silica.
Also, we’re following even more damp sand coming to the Permian. What makes these mines the most interesting is the partnerships involved: vertical integrations and head-to-head competition.
And now, the news…
This Week's News
Frac sand supplier Alpine Silica confidentially files for US IPO
ProFrac's move to tap U.S. capital markets for the unit comes against the backdrop of a deal frenzy in the oil rich Permian Basin, which lies between Texas and New Mexico.
Alpine Silica Spinco… Standalone Frac Sand Going Public Again?
More detailed look into what the new separate company would look like.
LinkedIn Post: Leen Weijers, Liberty Energy
From an frac design standpoint, what could be some of the impact on proppant intensity from the upcoming Diamondback/Endeavor merger.
+2 Permian Wet Sand Plants & 4Q23 Activity Update
Summary coverage of the latest expansions in frac sand mines.
Another New Permian Sand Mining Entrant Coming In With A Kermit Production Facility…
Great detective work from the Infill Thinking research team to figure out who's behind the latest sand expansion.
Higher Global Oil Supply Set to Satisfy Demand Increase, IEA Says
BRIC countries (less Russia) expected to be the drivers behind global growth with US filling the supply gas left by OPEC.
A ‘Coming Soon’ Sign, A Surprise Phone Call, And Revelations On A New Permian Frac Sand Miner
Funny story as a partnership on upcoming new frac sand mine is revealed.
The War Over Burying Nuclear Waste in America’s Busiest Oil Field
Plans to store used nuclear fuel in the Permian Basin could boost the nuclear sector but are opposed by oil-and-gas producers.
Nat Gas E&Ps Lighten Up Their 2024 Programs As The Commodity Price Flounders
Three gassy E&Ps reported earnings last week: EQT, Antero (AR), and Comstock (CRK).
“Relatively Steady” Is Patterson-UTI’s Drilling & Completions Outlook
Read more about the major pressure pumper's outlook.
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