We encountered a mini-doc on the Permian boom this week that is worth a watch if you haven’t seen it yet. Note the prayer before the left turn into 285 traffic at 5:30am… There’s a lot more to this story… Login to see the full update… To read this update …
Read More »Most Agree That Injecting Permian Wastewater Isn’t Going To Get Any Easier… But Is It Getting Harder Yet?
The great local sand rush of 2017-2018 has clearly slowed down here as sand prices have dropped into a trough (we estimate Permian FOB mine prices are down some 65% y/y). What’s going on with operations though? Is more sand still to come? We take a look in this data-driven …
Read More »Two Notable Frac People On The Move
In this asset-intensive business, talent shifts are often ignored. But we believe people matter. We also believe that recruiting datapoints often carry implications for oilfield trends, value creation, and competitive dynamics. Here are two notable moves that caught our attention recently… There’s a lot more to this story… Login to …
Read More »Permian Land/Water Title Bout Goes MMA-Style… & Judgement Day Gets Delayed
As the vote on the vacant Texas Trustee seat draws closer (May 22), we continue to publish this “scorecard” documenting the punches thrown by each side. There’s a lot more to this story… Login to see the full update… To read this update and receive our research newsletters, you must …
Read More »It’s Always Darkest Before The Dawn. And It’s Getting Pretty Dark Around The Texas Sandpatch
We provide updated thoughts on the market conditions for frac sand in Texas. There’s a lot more to this story… Login to see the full update… To read this update and receive our research newsletters, you must be a member. If you are new to Infill Thinking, or your membership …
Read More »An Invitation To Join Us To Discuss Oilfield Water Management
This June 21st in Downtown Houston, US oil industry leaders will gather to discuss oilfield water’s evolving business model, market structure, and finance trends. Oilfield Water: Identifying & Financing The Right Solution is the first-ever conference devoted entirely to the business side of oilfield water. This segment now poses structural …
Read More »Pioneer Shares Their Evolving Thoughts On Separating A Critical Path Function
Here’s a look at what they said then and now, showing how their thinking has become more transparent. Other operators will definitely take notice if Pioneer’s water tone starts to shift on divestiture, since the company has long been at the forefront of water management in the tight oil E&P …
Read More »Reports Of Schlumberger’s Hauling Demise Are Greatly Exaggerated…
What’s really going on with Schlumberger’s trucking unit? We discuss the story behind the story here… There’s a lot more to this story… Login to see the full update… To read this update and receive our research newsletters, you must be a member. If you are new to Infill Thinking, …
Read More »An In-Basin Frac Sand Supplier Downsizes & Cuts Shifts. Not Closing The Door Though, Contrary To Rumor
Market intel on the local frac sand supply stack. There’s a lot more to this story… Login to see the full update… To read this update and receive our research newsletters, you must be a member. If you are new to Infill Thinking, or your membership has expired, please email …
Read More »Interim Covia CEO “Won’t Be A Caretaker” – Meanwhile A HUGE Contract Buyout, Pricing, & Last Mile Talk…
Big changes at the biggest sand company in the US. There’s a lot more to this story… Login to see the full update… To read this update and receive our research newsletters, you must be a member. If you are new to Infill Thinking, or your membership has expired, please …
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