July 22, 2022 – It seems our industry needs to do a much better job of communicating the benefits we bring to society. A new Impact Research poll finds that less than one-quarter of voters are aware that the infrastructure bill passed Congress and was signed into law. An astonishing 76% think the bill never passed Congress or don’t know whether it…
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ESG on the Oil and Gas Side
Oil and gas companies in the United States are striving to find a balance between ongoing environmental, social and governance (ESG) initiatives and a desire to ramp up production as the world battles a sweeping energy crisis. All the while a larger conversation concerning so-called “greenwashing” – the practice of misleading investors into thinking environmentally unfriendly practices are, in fact,…
Read MoreHalliburton Sees Spike in Total Revenue
Halliburton Co. announced net income of $109 million, or $0.12 per diluted share, for the second quarter of 2022. This compares to net income for the first quarter of 2022 of $263 million, or $0.29 per diluted share. Adjusted net income for the second quarter of 2022, excluding impairments and other charges, was $442 million, or $0.49 per diluted share.…
Read MoreRail Traffic Rises, Including Nonmetallic Minerals
The Association of American Railroads (AAR) reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ending July 16, 2022. For the week, total U.S. weekly rail traffic was 498,899 carloads and intermodal units, down 2.8% compared with the same week last year.
Read MoreCommentary: Proppants: Are You Getting What You Pay For?
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Read MoreThis Week’s Market Buzz
• Brent crude futures climbed 20 cents, or 0.2%, to $104.03 a barrel at press time, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude (WTI) fell 64 cents, or 0.6%, to $95.70 a barrel.
Read MoreDeister System Saver Extends Oil Change-Out Intervals
Save time, money, and oil in screening circuits with the Deister System Saver, which filters used oil – without exposing the oil to the open environment.
Read MoreRepurpose Aggregates Uses CDE Technology for Materials Reuse
Based in Maryland, Repurpose Aggregates is an enterprise focused on developing aggregate materials from the innovative reuse and repurposing of leftover or discarded construction, demolition and excavation (CD&E) waste. Its approach to waste recycling will be the focus of an Open House event hosted by wet processing company CDE on September 22. The event will offer a unique look at the…
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