Nick Cook, Editor
I feel like we’re back in 2015. You may recall, the shale sector was all doom & gloom back then too. There was never a positive news story, but plenty of articles about the demise of North American onshore. And yet, at the Frac Sand Supply & Logistics Conference
What this week’s Frac Sand Digest lacks in quantity is more than makes up for in quality! Take the time to read through every one of our ten articles this week. Trust me. You’ll be glad you did!
The lion’s share of the articles from the past week were focused on the Schlumberger-Liberty deal. We included the best of the articles in this week’s newsletter. Aside from that, it was a very light news week. A mine project in Utah appears to have been pulled, and, surprise-surprise, some
The huge news is the Schlumberger – Liberty Oilfield deal this week, which we have well-covered in this week’s news digest. On top of that, Infill Thinking has some very interesting articles on the state of the frac sand world, the Permian, and the bankruptcies. Well worth the read. Last
A mixed bag of good news, bad news, and news in this week’s Frac Sand News Digest. Does that mean we are returning to normal? Let’s hope so. For those ready to just get outside and do some networking with oil & gas people, Oilfield Water Connection is hosting
I know, I know. We’re always telling you that this issue is a “must read” and you need to stop everything and read it. So is this one! While some of the big companies work through bankruptcy (even a question, as you will see below, if they should remain a
Take a seat. Put on your reading glasses. There is a lot of great information in the newsletter this week. Honestly, I don’t know why! In addition to the reliable Infill Thinking analysis, we have a surprising number of webinars, podcasts, videos, and case studies added to the mix this
Plenty of interesting information in this week’s newsletter. Deals are still being done and companies are positioning themselves to be ready when things open up again. Enjoy the newsletter and have a great rest of the week!
Lots of interesting information in today’s newsletter! Please note the change in the dates of the 9th Annual Frac Sand Supply & Logistics Conference! We’ll be holding the event November 16-18, 2020 at the Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort (a new site for us!). We have several new features at
The dominoes have started in North American onshore. More bankruptcies and consolidation have been announced in recent days, including some drama in frac sand bankruptcy cases. At the same time, we’re optimistic that these necessary transactions will lead to a smaller, healthier industry. Thank you to everyone who took
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- Indoor Exhibit Hall
• Nick Cook, VP, Petroleum Connection
• Ryan Hassler, Vice President, Rystad Energy
• Joseph Triepke, Founder, Infill Thinking (chair)
• Greg Lanham, President, TSS
• Michael Stock, CFO, Liberty Energy
• Aaron Scott, COO, Vista Minerals
- Indoor Exhibit Hall
• Kevin Fisher, CEO, PropX
• Joy Lanham, CEO, KLM Logistics (chair)
• Clint Long, Owner, Enterprise Express Services
• Chad Williamson, COO, Norco Transport
• Brent Foster, Last Mile Logistics Manager, Liberty Energy
time to visit exhibit hall & outdoor expo
• Bob Carter, SVP, IAC (chair)
• Alex Aldach, Continuous Improvement Manager, Freedom Proppant
• Chris Ellis, CEO, Assured Integration
• Walter Dale, Principal, Grayline Solutions
• Anthony Ropkin, IT Data Analytics Manager, Liberty Energy
• Alex Meleshko, Senior Associate Analyst, LIUM Research (chair)
• Brandon Foster, CEO, Wallstreet Sand Co.
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• Scott Johns, CCO, Sapphire Natural Gas
• Ron Heap, President, Tarmac International
• Tom Zhang, Head Engineer, Optimus Solutions
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• Sam Reynolds, President, USIX (chair)
• Candace Rowell, Senior Category Manager, Expand Energy
• John Young, COO, Smart Sand
• Joe Cessar, EVP, Badger Mining Corp
• Dave Frattaroli, President, Industrial Minerals of CT
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• Nick Cook, VP, Petroleum Connection
• Charlie Crisp, President, Crisp Supply Chain Solutions
• Nick Cook, VP, Petroleum Connection (chair)
• Reese Kerr, CEO, Enchanted Wet Sand
• Matt Oehler, Director of Business Development, PropX (chair)
• Josh Riso, Director - Supply Chain, Liberty Energy
• Jacob Pruitt, Plant Manager, Expand Energy
• Ryan McMaster, CCO, Delta Sands
• Joe O'Rourke, Business Development, Cyber Square
• Eddie Oliva, Director of Client Success, MSHA Safety Services
• Kyle Carrick, Co-Founder, SWS Sand
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- Joseph Triepke, Infill Thinking [M]
- Greg Lanham, President, Sand Revolution
- Joseph Triepke, Infill Thinking [M]
- Steve Brock, Nomad Proppants
- John Young, Smart Sand
- Ryan McMaster, Delta Sands
- Pete Cook, Petroleum Connection [M]
- Sanjiv Shah, Piper Sandler
- Charlie Crisp, Crisp Supply Chain Solutions [M]
- Steven Anderson, HighPeak Energy
- Frank Zamora, Premier Corex
- Jason Schumacher, O'Melveny
- Yuri Berajano, Consultant [M[
- Greg Garcia, Solaris Oilfield Infrastructure
- Ron Gair, Nexmile
- Michael Montgomery, Detmar Logistics
- Nick Cook, Petroleum Connection [M]
- Matt Oehler, PropX
- Joe O'Rourke, Cyber Square [M]
- Chris Samanns, Signal Peak Silica
- Corey Donaldson, ProFrac
- Paul Sheperd, FCI Sand
- Billy Smith, Superior Silica Sand
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- Alex Meleshko, LIUM Research [M]
- Candace Rowell, Expand Energy
- Lindsey Hopwood, Halliburton
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- William Hitters, Luxmath Consulting
- Juan Rendo, YPF
• Nick Cook, Petroleum Connection
• Tim McMahon, UT Bureau of Economic Geology
• Ryan Hassler, Rystad Energy
• Joseph Triepke, Infill Thinking
• Hayden Gillespie, Black Mountain Sand
• Marcus Morton, Cyber Square
• Adam Katz, Badger Mining Corp.
• Brian McConn, Atlas Energy
• Pete Cook, Petroleum Connection [M]
• Kevin Fisher, PropX
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• Chris Cloud, Saber Asset Group
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• Dr. Anthony Konya, Konya Mining Company
• Jim Otteman, Imperium Enterprises
• William Hitters, CEO, Luxmath Consulting
• Alex Meleshko, LIUM Research [M]
• Matt Oehler, PropX
• Anna Omsberg, SandPile
• Steve Brock, Nomad Proppants
• Nick Cook, Petroleum Connection [M]
• Chris Samanns, Signal Peak Silica
• Dave Frattaroli, High Roller Sand
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