Nov. 17, 2014 – More than 200 people have gathered in Pittsburgh for Rock Products’ second Frac Sand Insider conference. The first day of the event featured a keynote address by fracking advocate Greg Kozera; a financial analysis of the frac sand market by Brandon Dobell of William Blair; an overview of frac sand drying by Jeff Morris, vice president, Heyl & Patterson Inc.; a session…
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Frac Sand Demand Exploding
Hydraulic fracturing is powering a boom in production that has made the United States the world’s leading producer of oil. Fracking requires a proppant and the most efficient option is frac sand.
Read MoreBarletta Roundtable Seeks Hazard Mitigation Solutions
A Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) official agreed to work with U.S. Rep. Lou Barletta (R-Pa.), local officials in Pennsylvania, and other stakeholders to try to resolve outstanding hazard mitigation efforts that cannot move forward due to a new FEMA policy that bans fracking underneath any property purchased with FEMA mitigation funds.
Read MoreThis Week’s Market Buzz
Eleven minor earthquakes shook central Oklahoma recently, renewing speculation that the area’s oil and gas drilling boom – fueled by fracking – is to blame for an increase in seismic activity. During a 14-hour stretch the U.S. Geological Survey recorded seven quakes ranging from magnitude 2.6 to 2.9 in areas northeast of Oklahoma City. In addition, a 4.3-magnitude temblor hit…
Read MoreNew Book Takes On Pros, Cons of Fracking
Wall Street Journal investigative reporter Russell Gold — who has been recognized as a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize and is a recipient of the Gerald Loeb Award for his work – has released a new book entitled “The Boom: How Fracking Ignited the American Energy Revolution and Changed the World.”
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