Earlier this week, we wrote that market expectations for U.S. oil production are too low (see report). In that piece, we pointed out that the EIA’s numbers only showed about 640kbpd of U.S. oil production growth in 2022. This compared to our 1mmpbd growth forecast. Subsequently, the EIA has revised …
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Frac Scattershooting: 4 Notable Quick Hits From The Oilpatch
In addition to the other research Infill Thinking published this week, a variety of miscellaneous datapoints from around the frac patch crossed our desk this week. Here are four points that are deserving of a quick mention. There’s a lot more to this story… Login to see the full update… …
Read More »Thursday’s Tragedy In Kermit Reminds Us That Driving Is The Most Dangerous Oilfield Activity
It’s been a difficult news week for Permian frac sand logistics… to all our industry friends who drive these roads constantly, please be extra careful and stay safe out there. There’s a lot more to this story… Login to see the full update… To read this update and receive our …
Read More »Frac Sand Pricing Momentum Continues To Build
For data clients, we have just posted bottoms-up analysis of nationwide frac sand mine activity for 4Q21 here. Some interesting high level takeaways have to do with NWS activity in the aggregate during the quarter…. There’s a lot more to this story… Login to see the full update… To read …
Read More »Where Would $85 Oil Put The Frac Fleet Count In 2023? [Chart Of The Day]
This week, we stress tested our data models in a good way – for upside in our oil price assumptions! 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 …
Read More »NWS Production Trends – 3 Observations & 5 Key Questions Going Forward
For data clients, we have just posted bottoms-up analysis of nationwide frac sand mine activity for 4Q21 here. Some interesting high level takeaways have to do with NWS activity in the aggregate during the quarter…. There’s a lot more to this story… Login to see the full update… To read …
Read More »First Look At Permian Mine Activity Data [Chart Of The Day]
This week, we have an update on local sand mining activity… 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, …
Read More »Crane County Geyser Is Sucking Up ALL The Vac Trucks
Big water kerfuffle out in West Texas, and this time it’s not earthquake related… 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 …
Read More »2022 Shale Well Cost Inflation Expectations Are Too Low [Chart Of The Day]
What are we hearing about well costs moving higher? What’s the next shoe to drop? What were folks expecting vs. what’s coming down the pipe? We discuss… There’s a lot more to this story… Login to see the full update… To read this update and receive our research newsletters, you …
Read More »Permian Trucking Shortage Improves 20-50%. Now A Big Freight Rate Reset Is Underway
What’s new in the trucking pain point for the frac supply chain this week? We discuss… 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, …
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