Frac Sand Weekly News Digest
Nick Cook, Editor
Issue #510 | April 2, 2025
Breaking news: Iron Oak Energy Solutions acquires High Roller Sand. Congratulations to the leadership teams of both companies, and we look forward to having senior leadership/executives from both groups with us next week at the Frac Sand Update.
Many other relevant stories from Haynesville analysis, more research into the Dune Express, and a look back at key themes from Q1. While we’re rapidly nearing capacity, we still have more registrations open to join us next Wednesday in Houston.
And now, the news…
This Week's News
Iron Oak Energy Expands Permian Footprint with Acquisition of High Roller Sand
With this acquisition, Iron Oak Energy now operates five large scale facilities across the Permian Basin: four in Winkler County, Texas and one in Crane County, Texas.
BREAKING NEWS: Big M&A Deal In Frac Sand Land…
A deal has been announced this morning that further consolidates the Permian frac sand market and strengthens the production portfolio of one of the Lower 48’s largest frac sand suppliers…
Sleeping Giant – A Frac Primer On The Haynesville
It is estimated that to meet the full incremental demand estimate of planned LNG export capacity in the region, Haynesville rigs, frac crews and sand volume are going to climb - substantially.
Wall Street Banks Cut Oil Price Forecast Amid Tariff, Geopolitical Uncertainty
Brent crude is expected to average $72.13 a barrel this year, while West Texas Intermediate is projected at $68.36 a barrel.
Atlas Dune Express Conveyor Update – Takeaways From Our CEO Chat & Site Visit
Atlas' CEO, John Turner, shares his perspective on the Dune Express.
Water rights discussion delays decision about Bloomfield frack sand facility
Before it can access its ditch water rights, B8D needs to have the rights changed from agricultural to industrial use, a process completed by the State Engineer that will cut the allowed access to water from the ditch in half.
A Utah Mine On The Move…
Interesting analysis on whether or not we're seeing more mine expansions in Uinta Basin.
Frac Sand Asset Marketplace
Lots of great connections being made and serious discussions happening on a number of our assets!
1Q25 Key Themes And March Shale Activity
In case you were under a rock (or very busy) in Q1, here's everything to get you up to date.
Chevron to Sell Majority Stake in East Texas Gas Assets for $525 Million
The stake will be sold to a unit of Tokyo Gas and Castleton Commodities International
Read Many Times… Infill Thinking's Top Research Of 1Q25
So many stories and angles over the past quarter.
Women in Aggregates – Voices of Advocacy, Leadership & Impact
Check out Michelle Lee (familiar frac sand conference face) sharing her perspective on mining.
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