Nick Cook, Editor
Issue #505 | February 26, 2025
We’re here to bring you the latest news on the frac sand industry: tax clarifications for frac sand modular storage in Texas, large E&P touts savings through direct sourcing, buyer looking for equipment, Canadian OFS worries about potential tariffs on NWS, and more…
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And now, the news…
A review E&P reaction to the tariffs, plus something Trump said in Miami last week.
Buyer actively seeking used wash plant equipment to accommodate up to 1000 TPH plant.
The completions service provider’s executive team discussed their frac market outlook for 2025.
The Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts issued a private letter ruling regarding the sales and use tax for a modular frac-sand handling and storage system.
Although there's nothing on basin-wide effect, there was greater risk/strength depending on the link in the supply chain.
"Although we do not believe the proposed 10% tariff on Canadian energy imports into the US will have a major negative impact on Canadian activity levels, retaliatory Canadian tariffs on US sourced inputs, such as frac sand, could increase well completion costs ultimately leading to lower activity levels."
An update on local sand mining activity incorporating boots on the ground datapoints.
"The early wins of $600,000 in savings per well on D&C cost tie back to the drilling and completion pace, supply chain wins and leveraging operational improvements such as self-sourcing sand and simul-frac."
Interesting datapoint that came across our feed.
3 key takeaways from the latest data are inside...
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