Frac Sand Weekly News Digest

Nick Cook, Editor

Issue #475 | July 3, 2024

Top highlights for your Wednesday morning:

  1. Truckers stage protest in the Permian (read more here and here).
  2. Covia finalizes split with its proppants falling under Covia Energy (link).
  3. Another big E&P deal NOT in Texas with vertically integrated frac sand playing a role (the story).

 

In last week’s Question of the Week, “Western Canada” was voted as the strongest med/long-term nat gas play. Contribute to this week’s question! To all our American readers, we wish you a joyful celebration of our nation’s birthday – Happy Independence Day.

 

Read these stories and more as we’ve got you updated on the latest in the frac sand industry.

 

And now, the news…

This Week's News

Truckers hope protest over unpaid hours and lack of restrooms will spark a Permian Basin labor movement

Low wages and working conditions that truck drivers describe as degrading have sparked an organized labor movement in the Permian Basin, a historic first for the nation’s busiest oil field.

How Does A $1.9 Billion Dollar Sand Deal Happen?

A story that digs into one of the biggest frac sand stories of the year, with a look back behind the scenes at how the deal came together.

Our question of the week

Which of these 3 links in the frac sand supply-chain will see the most meaningful price improvement by end of 2Q25 (one year out)?

Covia Completes Separation of Energy and Industrial Businesses

Michael Segura is the new president and CEO of the split company.

Another Billion-Dollar U.S. Oil Acquisition Is on the Horizon

SM Energy is reportedly in talks to acquire XCL Resources in a deal that has been valued at $3 billion.

Private-Equity Exit Wave Surges Past the Permian Basin Oil Patch

An EnCap-backed producer’s $2.55 billion sale in Utah marks the latest trade outside Texas or New Mexico.

The Latest On A Pile System Service Provider

Interesting article about industry folks we know who burst onto the scene a year and a half ago.

How Capital Efficiency Is Being Bolstered In Shale Plays In Permian And Haynesville

Fascinating history on innovation and the efficiency train all the E&Ps seem to be riding now.

US Silica has Upside to Sum of the Parts Valuation in a Potential Split

Interesting insights given what Covia just accomplished this week.

Frac Sand Weekly News Digest logo

Get relevant announcements and news from major outlets, industry leaders, and local media so you always know what’s happening and changing in the frac sand industry.

Subscribe to get our carefully curated summary of relevant frac sand related news and analysis delivered to your inbox each Wednesday morning.

We keep your data private and share your data only with third parties that make this service possible.
This field is required.

Share Your News

Send us your press releases and any other news articles which you believe would be of interest to our readers. Email submissions to [email protected]

Advertising

Do you offer goods or services focused on the frac sand supply chain? Advertise in the Frac Sand Weekly News Digest.

AGENDA - NOV 18

  • Frac Sand Equipment Expo Begins 9:00 am
  • Shuttle Service from Hyatt to Expo 4:00 pm
  • Welcome Reception at the Expo 6:00 pm

AGENDA - NOV 19

AGENDA - NOV 20

SPONSOR ADD-ONS

  • Frac Sand Equipment Expo 20'x40' Space $3,500
  • VIP Dinner on November 19th $7,500
  • Coffee Mugs SOLD
  • Notebook SOLD
  • Speaker/Sponsor Reception on November 18th SOLD
  • Conference Mobile App $3,000
  • Day 1 Kick-Off SOLD
  • Day 2 Kick-Off $3,000
  • Lanyard SOLD
  • Networking Lunch on November 19th SOLD
  • Networking Reception Glasses SOLD
  • Day 1 Morning Break (Video ad) SOLD
  • Day 1 Afternoon Break (Video ad) $2,500
  • Day 2 Morning Break (Video ad) $2,500
  • Day 2 Afternoon Break (Video ad) $2,500
  • Case Study 1 $2,500
  • Case Study 2 $2,500
  • Charging Station $2,500
  • Printed Program SOLD
  • Conference Wifi SOLD
  • Golf: Water Bottles SOLD
  • Golf: Hosted Hole (Beverage Station & Contest) $3,700
  • Golf: Hats $3,500
  • Golf: Cigars $3,200
  • Golf: Divot Tools $3,200
  • Golf: Balls $3,200
  • Golf: Towels $3,200

The Frac Sand
Summer Happy Hour

Event Registration – $25