Frac Sand Weekly News Digest
Nick Cook, Editor
Issue #538 | October 15, 2025
Here to bring you the most recent, relevant news to the frac sand world. Momentum is building rapidly for this year’s Frac Sand Conference (room block and golf are almost SOLD OUT).
Digest highlights:
- Sand-Tech (Gold) and J&S Coordinating/Narco Services (Silver) are our latest sponsors for November’s Conference. There’s still time if you want to sponsor too, but do not wait!
- Wild perspective from OFS senior leadership on WTI’s new prices (read)
- Mid-Con’s sand situation has a couple deep dives (read and read)
There’s a lot more stories and headlines to go through! Pour a heater in that lukewarm coffee mug, close the door, and let’s dig into the latest.
And now, the news…
This Week's News
With WTI Back To The May 2025 Lows, The Reaction Of Some In OFS Might Surprise You
Some thoughts on the macro drivers for oilfield activity headed into 2026.
An Interview with Jerad Higman, Founder and CEO of Masaba
Read the article then come check out their equipment at the Frac Sand Conference.
Trump Wants More Natural-Gas Exports and Lower Energy Prices. It’s Going to Be Tricky.
Major gas basins are growing old, and the U.S. lacks the proper infrastructure to ferry molecules where they are needed.
Tracking Frac Fleets By Basin
A look at who's the dominant pressure pumpers for all the major basins in the US.
Geothermal Power Emerges as Trump's Favorite Clean Energy
If President Trump gets his way with EGS, then we could see even more proppant demand coming online here in the near future.
Frac Sand Buyers: MidCon
Insights on frac sand buyer “share of sand pumped” in the MidCon.
BP Expects Boost From Higher Upstream Production but Warns of Weak Oil Trading Result
The company previously guided for upstream production in the third quarter to be slightly lower than in the second quarter
We’ve Got A Scoop On SCOOP/STACK Frac Sand
Something interesting about a new sand supply arrangement that has been struck in the MidCon.
What Analysts Are Saying About Atlas Energy Solutions Stock
In the last three months, 6 analysts have published ratings on Atlas Energy Solutions, offering a diverse range of perspectives from bullish to bearish.
Expert Outlook: Liberty Energy Through The Eyes Of 4 Analysts
In the last three months, 4 analysts have published ratings on Liberty Energy, offering a diverse range of perspectives from bullish to bearish.
Oilfield Earnings Season Starts Next Week… Here Are 10 Thoughts As We Prepare To Listen
Public Oilfield Service firms start talking to investors this week. Here are 10 things we are listening for…
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