Frac Sand Weekly News Digest
Nick Cook, Editor
Issue #556 | March 11, 2026
Just TWO weeks out from the Frac Sand Update. Now more than ever is the time to sit down and have an in-person conversation about what changes are actually happening in the oilfield, frac sand, and the whole proppant supply chain. We’re expecting around 125+ serious industry folks to be there. I hope you can be with us too.
Lots of great stories this week, especially out of the Canadian markets with the STEP x Sanjel merger (including Wayfinder).
And now, the news…
This Week's News
STEP and Sanjel Complete Transaction, Creating One of Canada’s Largest Oilfield Services Companies
The transaction will also include Sanjel subsidiary Wayfinder Corp., a leading domestic proppant supplier that operates the Big Molly sand mine and transloading facilities in Alberta.
There’s One Word At The Tip Of Everyone’s Tongue In Frac Right Now…
With oil prices violently whipsawing in the US/Israel/Iran war, another round of field checks in the US oilfield yesterday, this time focusing on supply chain implications.
Tourmaline has entered into agreements to control frac sand capacity in a transload facility in the NEBC Montney complex
This vertical integration of the Company's sand business is estimated to save over $40M per year in capital costs.
IEA Will Launch Largest-Ever Oil Release From Global Strategic Reserves
Decision to release 400 million barrels is an attempt to prevent supply disruptions and tame crude prices
Will E&Ps Add Activity To Capitalize On Oil Prices Even Though Inflation’s Back?
This is a big question surrounding the long-term effects of the war in the middle east.
Canadian energy companies hail merger as opportunity to ‘enhance delivery of safe, reliable, efficient services’
Canadian energy companies – Step and Sanjel Energy Services- have merged in hopes of providing more streamlined service to western Canada.
Gas Land Capex: The Call Option In A Bull Market
With a multi-year gas bull market taking shape, the logic is straightforward.
Saudi Aramco Could Restore Output Quickly Once Strait of Hormuz Reopens
Production could be ramped up ‘in days, not weeks,’ the company says.
Atlas Energy Solutions Enters Agreement with Caterpillar Inc. to Secure Power Generation Assets Through 2029 to Support Private Grid Development Pipeline
It's approximately 1.4 gigawatts of incremental power generation assets, with orders scheduled for 2027 through 2029.
Frac’ing & Drilling Plans For Over 3-Dozen E&Ps As Of 1Q26
After digesting recent Public E&P operator company reports during the recent reporting season, here's a summary on their individual D&C programs.
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