We realize there were several cliff hangers in our research publication earlier this week (specifically in this update). Sorry about that, but when our sources ask us to not share sensitive details we comply to a fault. We said as much as we could earlier, and now we are happy …
Read More »Frac People On The Move During 2019
In a recent year-end review, we shared our top 19 stories from 2019 in frac sand and oilfield water as measured by membership interest. Before we leave 2019 behind and fully focus on the new year, we have one more year-in-review recap for you. This one summarizes the installments in …
Read More »What Does A Potential Energy Banker Exodus Mean For The Future Of The Oil Patch?
A recent Bloomberg article highlights several high profile examples of banker to industry leadership role transitions, but it does miss a couple big recent moves. Here are two very recent Banker-to-Industry transitions the solid third-party article doesn’t mention and a big question it raises in our mind… There’s a lot …
Read More »Four Levers In-Basin Mines Can Pull To Lower Opex/Ton [Guest Post]
In-basin mine operators faced with price pressure quickly turn their attention to driving down operating costs per ton. This can be a real challenge when operating in a tough environment, and compromising safety, quality, and capacity, is not an option. With supply outpacing demand, the pressure to become a low-cost …
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