Frac Sand Weekly News Digest
Nick Cook, Editor
Issue #525 | July 16, 2025
This Week's News
Looking Beyond The Doom & Gloom…
Oilfield folks weigh in on the reality of the OFS world, and they have hope.
Thanks Trump: Alberta sand miners expect a local boom because of trade war
“It hurts the imports coming in, but it was an eye-opener for the exploration and production people and the pumpers."
Oil Age Is Far From Over, OPEC Says
The cartel projects oil demand will reach nearly 123 million barrels a day in 2050, up from 104 million last year.
Utah’s “Mini-Me” Version Of The Permian Dune Express
A recent post on LinkedIn showing a mine-to-frac conveyor system in the Uinta Basin caught our attention.
MEGA-Drain Part 2: Breakthrough in Mining Water & Tailings Management
Podcast discussing a new innovation in decanting tech.
Hilcorp Joins Monster Western Haynesville; Mitsui Rigs Up
Hilcorp Energy made two horizontal recompletions in vintage wells in the area, while Mitsui E&P USA has pulled four permits, according to Texas Railroad Commission files.
The Permian Earthquake Trend Was Doing So Good Until Misbehaving In June
How have the regulations placed by TX RRC been working?
Chord’s Longer Laterals Delivering Bigger Returns to Shareholders
Chord Energy shareholders are reaping the benefits from the Bakken E&P’s foray into drilling longer laterals, though a further dip in oil prices could cause the company to hunt for acquisitions at the low point in the cycle.
BP Flags Hit From Lower Oil, Gas Prices but Expects Production Rebound
... but said it expects higher upstream production and a strong result from its oil trading division.
ProFrac Holding: Deteriorating Demand Will Create Problems As The Year Progresses
ProFrac's proppant volumes increased significantly in the first quarter, although they are expected to decline slightly in the second quarter.
Diamondback trailer to inject efficiency into grain hauling operations
A new Canadian-designed and built trailer promises to bring more versatility, efficiency and profitability to grain haulers.
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