Frac Sand Weekly News Digest
Nick Cook, Editor
Issue #511 | April 9, 2025
Coming to you live from Houston as we are here hosting the 10th Annual Frac Sand Update! We’re spending our day talking with our attendees and presenters about how the recent macro activity will be affecting their business.
If you’re not able to join us in person, we’re happy to update you through the digest this week. Pour the coffee, grit your teeth, and let’s dig in.
And now, the news…
This Week's News
See You In Houston! Some Thoughts Headed Into Petroleum Connection’s Sand Conference…
This is the first industry conference happening after the double-whammy black swan that has turned the oilfield outlook this year upside down.
Trump Promised to Lower Energy Prices—but It Wasn’t Supposed to Be Like This
The president’s tariff blitz sent oil prices tumbling 14% in two days, bludgeoning frackers.
Bruising spring for Canadian frackers caught up in Ottawa's counter tariffs and market meltdown
Ottawa’s retaliatory tariffs on U.S. products — including 25 per cent tariffs on imports of steel and sand used in hydraulic fracturing operations — stoking fears of a slowdown in activity following the spring breakup.
A Black Swan Macro Storm Is Here… Shale Channel Checks & Initial Thoughts On Outlook Reassessment
What a wild week in the economy.
Top 5 U.S. Counties Where Refracturing is Reshaping Shale Development
Interesting insights into the potential for refracs.
How Much Oil Price Pain Will E&Ps Endure Before They Cut Crews & Rigs?
Company by company sensitivity to oil price analysis plus some big picture thoughts.
Liberty Energy, Imperial Land Corporation, and Range Resources to Support Strategic Energy Development in Washington County, PA
They announced a strategic alliance to support the development of a state-of-the-art power generation facility.
Permian Frac Sand Consolidates Further With Iron Oak / High Roller M&A Deal
A deal had been announced last week that further consolidates the Permian frac sand market and strengthens the production portfolio of one of the Lower 48’s largest frac sand suppliers…
What Happens To Permian Sand When We Run $60 & $40 WTI Prices?
Good data with a historically accurate track record.
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