Frac Sand Weekly News Digest

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…

This Week's News

Oilfield Service Group Greets Counter-Tariff Relief for U.S. Frack Sand as ‘Fantastic 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.

Is Immigration Disrupting The Frac Supply Chain?

Something unusual is percolating in the frac supply chain – regulatory risk for a critical path labor pool.

Back on the Market: Tank Farm for Sale in Louisiana

The asset is priced to move quickly at $7.9mm - details within.

Trican To Acquire Complementary Private Completions Services Company And Announces 10% Increase To Base Dividend

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.

10 Thoughts Headed Into Frac Earnings Next Week & A Shale Schedule

Another earnings season is just around the corner, 10 things to listen for and what to expect...

Buyers Looking for Dryers

If you have a used dryer for sale, contact Pete Cook ([email protected] or text 540-222-2742).

New E&P trying out simulfracs

As the mega-producing trend of simulfracs continue to take up market share, here's a new entrant.

Frac Fleet Efficiencies Hovering At All Time Highs

With another earnings season upon us, here's some data on a theme that we expect multiple companies to discuss this quarter.

Buyer Needs Railcars!

We have a buyer looking for 50+ gondola cars or ballast/hopper bottom style railcars.

Truckers, Tired of Being Exposed to Hazardous Waste, Call on the Feds for Help

They allege that the oil and gas industry is ignoring HAZMAT procedures, endangering them and the communities.

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