Frac Sand Weekly News Digest
Nick Cook, Editor
Issue #494 | November 22, 2024
Normally, you’re used to this digest coming to you Wednesday morning; however, with the business/busyness of the 13th Frac Sand Conference this week, we’re just now compiling everything for you.
Based on the ingenuity, the grit, and the energy of the 350+ folks with us in San Antonio this week, we are feeling BULLISH on the long-term health of the frac sand industry (not to mention the average 3-4 stars on the “health of the industry” given by execs at the conference).
There’s a TON of information for the digest before you digest turkey/yams/potatoes/pie next week. Enjoy your celebrations, and we’ll be off next week as we enjoy ours.
And now, the news…
This Week's News
Badger Mining Corporation and TranSand Inc. Announce Major Expansion at Fort St. John Terminal
Badger Mining Corporation, in partnership with TranSand Inc., is thrilled to announce the groundbreaking of a major expansion at the TranSand Fort St. John terminal; the first and only unit train facility in Northeast British Columbia.
5 Big Picture Impressions From “Sand Antonio”
We appreciate both the pun and the great takeaways, Joseph.
ConocoPhillips closes $22.5 billion acquisition of Marathon Oil on time
Best of luck not only to the COP team, but also to the talented group of folks who are now on the market post-Marathon.
Trump’s Choice for Energy Secretary Is a Fracking Booster and Climate Skeptic
Chris Wright was front-and-center for the fracking revolution that reshaped the country as a band of scrappy wildcatters that reinvigorated U.S. oil and gas production to record heights.
Buyer: Covered Transloader with Dust Collection
Interested buyer of a conveyor for fine ball clay.
Sand Prices Falling Back To Covid Lows
Vital frac supply chain data for buyers and sellers and capital allocators.
LinkedIn Post: McCourt Equipment
Great shots from McCourt's display at the expo on Monday.
Greenfield Appetite Is Surprisingly Lively In WTX Frac Sand
Important frac supply chain update for the Lower 48’s largest frac sand market.
LinkedIn Post: Midland Trailers
Awesome to have the Midland folks coming on strong for the expo and the indoor space.
PropX Slurry Project Update – Gotta Walk Before You Run
And a lot more updates straight from Kevin Fisher's chat with our very own, Pete Cook, at the conference this week.
LinkedIn Post: Masaba
Great to get to walk on this equipment, and my daughter is digging her new Kirby-Smith bulldozer.
Quick Highlights From Smart Sand’s Positive Outlook As They Prepare To Roll Out A New SmartSystem Config In Early-2025
Market takeaways from an NWS leader are covered in this report…
Local Sand In The Land Down Under, Sandless Fracs, And 7 Other Notable Things Sand Customers Said Recently
A round up of notable sand nuggets…
Empire Energy commences its longest horizontal shale well drilling in Beetaloo Basin
Drilled by Ensign Rig #965, C-5H is expected to reach a measured depth of more than 5,000m and take 45 days to complete.
LinkedIn Post: RAM Enterprises
In the midst of a very big project, always great to have the RAM team support our event!
In Other News… NE E&Ps Need Water Plan B, E&P M&A Analysis For OFS, Frac Fleet Deployments & Rig Count Outlook
5 unique frac datapoints to read in 5 minutes or less…
ExxonMobil to Sell Non-Core Permian Basin Assets to Hilcorp Energy
Exxon Mobil Corporation XOM, the U.S.-based oil and gas giant, has entered into an agreement to sell its older assets located in the Permian Basin of Texas and New Mexico.
Check Out This Video We Are Showing At The Sand Conference Today…
Thanks again to the Lium team for their research in our industry.
Geothermal power is vying to be a major player in the world’s clean-energy future
With technical advances and enthusiasm from policymakers, advocates say the time for next-generation geothermal has come.
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