Frac Sand Weekly News Digest

Nick Cook, Editor

Issue #482 | August 21, 2024

A reflective, introspective tone permeates many of this week’s stories. In particular, the first three stories are really interesting.

 

Great data, great history, great perspective (not to mention a few hot-off-the-press items).

 

And now, the news…

This Week's News

The 2nd Expansion Phase In Local Frac Sand History Is Winding Down

Hosting the largest frac sand events, it's fascinating to look at Lium's data behind "the waves".

Frac sand’s incredible journey

Proppant demand in North American shale plays has increased by 400%, with a 10% CAGR since 2010 alone, going from around 35 million tons in 2010 to an estimated 120 million tons in 2024.

U.S. Shale Turns 20 Years Old

Ask different folks in the oilfield when the shale revolution began and you’ll get a variety of answers.

A Natural-Gas Glut Is Forcing Drillers to Dial Back—Again

Oversupply of the power-plant fuel persists despite some of the hottest weather on record.

PA-Based Frac Sand Co. Opening Ohio Terminal for Utica Sales

Major NWS player, Smart Sand, expands its footprint in the Utica.

In Other News… Frac HHP Pricing Turbulence Continues, Sand Hauler Push/Pull Anecdotes, Eagle Ford Trip Next Week, Liberty Talks Supply Correction, & more…

Seven interesting datapoints from throughout the supply-chain that give color to the current market conditions.

Diary of a Mad(Natural Gas Producer)man

A hot take on the recent history of nat gas production.

Examining Private E&P Consolidation & Their Drilling Fade

As shale turns 20 years old, we are examining and commemorating a variety of historical trends to illuminate big structural changes in shale’s history (including some ongoing themes that continue reshaping the industry).

Haynesville & MidCon Sand Supply Stack Trends

Interesting data to compare the basins with less attention from the national press.

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