9th Annual Frac Sand
Industry Update
This one-day event was designed as an update on forecasts, trends, research, & regulatory updates for the frac sand industry. It will brought together the frac sand and proppant suppliers, exploration companies, oil & gas companies, well completion companies, producers, rail companies, truckers, barge operators, and those who provide technology solutions to help develop a more efficient supply chain.
- April 10, 2024
The Petroleum Club of Houston | Houston, TX
Agenda Overview
The agenda focused on forecasts regarding North American oil & gas production, proppant use trends, frac sand supply & demand, infrastructure and supply chain challenges, the latest research on frac sand impact (economic, environmental, etc.), and other topics of interest.
| Time | Description |
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| 9:00 am | Opening Remarks • Nick Cook, Petroleum Connection Hosted by 
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| 9:15 am | Evolving Patterns of Energy Consumption and the Future of Unconventional Oil and Gas • Tim McMahon, UT – Bureau of Economic Geology |
| 9:45 am | Shale Outlook Presentation • Thomas Jacob, Rystad Energy |
| 10:30 am | Morning Break in the Exhibit Area |
| 11:00 am | Industry Leadership Panel • Joseph Triepke, Infill Thinking [M] • Dave Frattaroli, High Roller Sand • Sam Reynolds, Marathon Oil • Jose Sagaseta, Vorto/5F |
| 11:45 am | Fireside Chat: Terry Padden • Victoria Beard, Piper Sandler [M] • Terry Padden, Piper Sandler |
| 12:15 pm | Networking Lunch Hosted by 
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| 1:30 pm | The State of Northern White Sand • Bob Carter, IAC [M] • Adam Katz, Badger Mining Corp • John Young, Smart Sand |
| 2:00pm | Alternative Energy for Frac Sand: Geothermal Fracking • Rohan Irvin, ResFrac |
| 2:30 pm | Afternoon Networking Break |
| 3:00 pm | E&P Panel • Nick Cook, Petroleum Connection [M] • Paul Sheperd, BPX • Brian Clement, Marathon Oil |
| 3:30 pm | Wet Sand Trends • Joseph Triepke, Infill Thinking [M] • Greg Lanham, Sand Revolution • Dane Walker, Aqua Prop • Matt Oehler, PropX • Charlie Crisp, Crisp Supply Chain Solutions |
| 4:15 pm | Closing Remarks • Nick Cook, Petroleum Connection |
| 4:30 pm | Networking Reception Hosted by 
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| 6:00 pm | Day Ends |
The Petroleum Club of Houston
1201 Louisiana St, 37th Floor
Houston, TX 77002
Presentations
CONFERENCE SPEAKERS
Conference Lodging | Hyatt Regency Houston
We have a block of rooms reserved for attendees at the Hyatt Regency Houston which is directly adjacent to the Petroleum Club. Reservations can be made by calling (713) 654-1234 and asking for The Petroleum Connection room block.
Discounted Room Rate