Nick Cook, Editor
There is plenty of interesting news for the frac sand industry this week. And that means there is a lot to keep an eye on…simul-fracs, wet sand, unwashed sand, road safety, etc. We’re also going to test a “Survey of the Week” concept where readers can provide quick feedback on
Quiet week for frac sand news, which is surprising because most of the news to be had is pretty good news! Maybe everyone is too busy working to do any writing. Please do note that the Permian Road Safety Coalition is holding a Sand Task Force Meeting on May 15
Happy Easter! Last week we had a great Frac Sand Industry Update. It was wonderful to get back together, in-person, with so many industry peers. The forecasts and news was generally very positive as well! While the days of rapid growth are behind us, it appears we might be in
Today is the 6th Annual Frac Sand Industry Update. For the sixth year in a row, we are sold out. We have a great lineup of speakers and topics. We look forward to seeing many of you there. If you were not able to attend, please mark your calendars for
We are only a week away from the largest frac sand event of 2021 so far! And think of the drastic changes that have happened in the industry already this year: sand shortages, trucking constraints, the big freeze, bankruptcies, acquisitions, etc. Now is not the time to sit on the
We are only two weeks away from the 6th Annual Frac Sand Industry Update! Don’t miss this opportunity to get back together with other frac sand professionals and hear from industry leaders. We have some great speakers lined up (check out the agenda here: 6th Annual Frac Sand Industry Update
What this week’s news digest lacks in quantity, it more than makes up for in quality. All eight of this week’s articles are worth your time. Record high Permian sand demand on the horizon? Trucking opportunities. Mergers & acquisitions. There is plenty to talk about, and we look forward to
As the frac sand industry in Texas works to get back on track, the political and energy elites held court online at CERAWeek. We’ve included a couple of articles related to CERAWeek in the Digest this week, but for the most part I tried to ignore the all-too-predictable lectures coming
We have some great articles in the Frac Sand Weekly News Digest this issue! From getting Permian sand back online to fracking innovations to fundraising…plenty to read…so let’s get to it! And now, the news…
Our thoughts and prayers go out to those severely impacted by the freeze that has gripped much of the central U.S. Not only are businesses impacted, but millions of people are without power at a time when they need it most. I am sure because of this freeze, there is
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