Rangeland Energy announced that the largest frac sand unit train shipped to date in North America has arrived at the company’s RIO Hub located near Loving, N.M. The record 150-car unit train carried 16,500 tons (33 million lb.) of frac sand and was powered by five diesel locomotive engines. The unit train originated in Ottawa, Ill., and was operated by…
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New Study Addresses Impact of Frac Sand Mining on Roads
A new Policy Study from The Heartland Institute addresses the potential impacts of frac sand mining on public roadways. The study provides an overview of successful methods used to minimize potential damage to roadways while maximizing the benefits of industrial sand mining to the community.
Read MoreReservoir Silicates Key Player in LNG Acquisition
Universal LNG Holdings, Inc. announced it is acquiring HEYCO LNG’s 64-acre facility in Yoakum, Texas, to build the first Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) facility dedicated to the energy sector in the Southern Gulf Coast. The acquisition could provide a much-needed boost to a domestic energy industry struggling under high production costs, according to the company.
Read MoreNorth America Frac Sand Inc. Announces Acquisition
North America Frac Sand Inc. announced the acquisition of North America Frac Sand (CA) Ltd. and its 30,000 acres of leases that are estimated to contain 6.4 million tons of recoverable reserves of frac sand, and potential reserves of at least 66 million tons.
Read MoreStudy: Minnesota City Not Impacted by Silica
Winona, Minn., got a clean bill of health from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA), according to its year-long study of pollutants related to diesel truck traffic and silica sand mining, according to the Winona Daily News.
Read MoreLots of Activity at ConExpo Latin America
Oct. 22, 2015 – The second day at ConExpo Latin America got off to a slow start, but by late morning, visitors were pouring through the gates to look at a wide variety of construction equipment. “We have a first-class show here in Chile that has many exhibitors. Attendance is very promising and the support of the Chamber is also…
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