There’s already been a trucking scramble to keep up, which we’ve documented extensively in recent weeks. More recently, frac sand in inventory seems to be showing the first signs of strain as well now. Many mines have… Login to see the full update… To read this update and receive our …
Read More »Sand Hauler Recruiting Is A Tougher Task In The Pandemic Era [Chart Of The Day]
This week, all the talk in frac sand insider circles has been about the sand hauling chaos. Here are three recent Infill Thinking pieces on this development: The Warning The First Signs The Story Continues Here we take a data-driven look at one of the culprits… Login to see the …
Read More »Haynesville Local Sand Industry Pulls Ahead Of Its Westerly Neighbor [Chart Of The Day]
Going through local sand mine operating data for 3Q20 this week, a notable bifurcation stands out. Specifically… Login to see the full update… To read this update and receive our research newsletters, you must be a member. If your free trial has expired, renew here. (Current members login here.) Members get Exclusive research …
Read More »How Does In-Basin Sand Supply Distribution Line Up With Completions At The Bottom? [Chart Of The Day]
With US onshore activity limping up from the bottom of a harsh downturn, we asked the question – how well did the frac sand industry do in matching supply to demand regionally? We all know that sand producers…. Login to see the full update… To read this update and receive …
Read More »The One Chart That Says It All About US Frac Sand Supply/Demand
What a wild crazy insane ride the past five years have been in frac sand. This chart pretty much sums it up folks (click the chart to see it full size in a new window). Chart is followed by a couple observations… Login to see the full update… To read …
Read More »The Bankrupting Of Oilfield Service [Chart Of The Day]
Unsurprisingly, lawyers and restructuring advisors are the biggest winners in this mess. They are making out like bandits and harvesting a massive payday from the industry’s financial predicament. Login to see the full update… To read this update and receive our research newsletters, you must be a member. If your …
Read More »A Cashless 2H20 Oilfield Bounce? [Charts Of The Day]
Lots of analysts, ourselves included, are writing about the uptick in completions and frac crew count. But let’s be careful not to put the cart before the horse… Login to see the full update… To read this update and receive our research newsletters, you must be a member. If your …
Read More »The Most Important Thing To Watch This E&P Earnings Season If You Are An OFS Provider [Chart Of The Day]
With E&P earnings heating over the next 7-10 business days, one critical thing we’ll be watching closely is how…. Login to see the full update… To read this update and receive our research newsletters, you must be a member. If your free trial has expired, renew here. (Current members login here.) Members get …
Read More »The Rise & Fall Of In-Basin Sand Supply [Chart Of The Day]
Lower 48 local sand capacity peaked in 4Q19. Here’s what’s happened to this supply stack since then… Login to see the full update… To read this update and receive our research newsletters, you must be a member. If your free trial has expired, renew here. (Current members login here.) Members get Exclusive research …
Read More »A Boost At The Bottom – PPP Money Flowed Mightily Into The Frac Supply Chain As Crews Fell [Chart Of The Day]
Clearly, based on the following table, the PPP loan program provided a material source of capital for many smaller firms in the US oilfield at the cyclical bottom, specifically those in the often ignored frac supply chain. Good! We are happy to see that employees in this critical segment of …
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