Nick Cook, Editor
Issue #562 | April 22, 2026
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While the macro environment is still volatile, we look at the biggest signposts to see where the OFS/proppant market ship is sailing.
So before you start winding down the first half of the work week, sit down, and get yourself updated.
And now, the news…
Vital frac supply chain data for buyers and sellers and capital allocators.
Oil prices staying high seems likely for the near-term...
Operators must manage unpredictability through well design and inventory, says US gas producer’s upstream chief
HAL’s CEO had a lot to say about the frac outlook this week...
The multiyear contract with YPF includes electric pumping units and automated stimulation services.
An in-depth analysis of Argentina's Vaca Muerta shale play, this episode underscores the play's significance due to its large resource base, strategic position, and the potential for increased global supply as infrastructure improves and production accelerates.
Infill Thinking looks at the data to see if "it's only up" from here...
Oil prices rose Wednesday, as Iran claimed to have seized two ships in the Strait of Hormuz shortly after President Donald Trump extended the ceasefire.
Leveraging its deep-rooted presence in the Permian Basin, XOM continues to drive operational efficiency and scale advantages across its Permian operations.
A fresh take on predictive data for the oilfield…
The $30-million program, which will offer companies financial incentives as they explore the province’s reserves, comes after Premier Tim Houston’s Progressive Conservatives lifted a decade-long moratorium on fracking.
The Iran war is forcing countries to prioritize energy security by capturing more barrels both domestically and from other regions outside the Middle East.
The rumor mill is chattering once again. Bloomberg reports that Arsenal Resources, a private natural gas producer focused on the Marcellus Shale, is considering a potential sale of itself valued at approximately $1.5 billion.
Atlas Energy Solutions (AESI) up 9.4% and ProPetro (PUMP) up 6.6% in Wednesday's trading as Citigroup upgraded both oil and gas equipment and services stocks to Buy from Neutral with respective $16 and $18 price targets, as improvement in the Permian Basin completion market drives upside to estimates.
As one of the most prolific oil-producing regions in North America, the Permian offers low-cost production, extensive infrastructure and multi-layered resource potential.
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