Nick Cook, Editor
Issue #526 | July 23, 2025
Breaking news for NWS and the Canadian frac sand market as the counter-tariff relief is put in place for frac sand being imported into the growing Canadian markets (a theme at the Canadian Summit to be sure).
Other interesting stories about the effect of immigration policies on OFS (read), acquisition in Canadian OFS (read), new buyers and sellers of frac sand assets (read), and more!
And now, the news…
A federal order published in the Canada Gazette this week says relief is available for companies that import silica and quartz sand, among other products.
Something unusual is percolating in the frac supply chain – regulatory risk for a critical path labor pool.
The asset is priced to move quickly at $7.9mm - details within.
With a demonstrated track record of financial and operational excellence spanning over 20 years, Iron Horse extends Trican’s fracturing footprint and adds industry leading coiled tubing integrated fracturing expertise.
Another earnings season is just around the corner, 10 things to listen for and what to expect...
If you have a used dryer for sale, contact Pete Cook ([email protected] or text 540-222-2742).
As the mega-producing trend of simulfracs continue to take up market share, here's a new entrant.
With another earnings season upon us, here's some data on a theme that we expect multiple companies to discuss this quarter.
We have a buyer looking for 50+ gondola cars or ballast/hopper bottom style railcars.
Lots of new research coming through.
They allege that the oil and gas industry is ignoring HAZMAT procedures, endangering them and the communities.
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