Frac sand must be exceptionally clean in order to meet the end user’s specifications. McLanahan washing and classifying equipment can be used to deslime the sand particles, as well as make the fine-end separation to prepare the feed for the dry processing stage.
Read MoreDay: September 30, 2022
Global Oil and Gas Exploration Shrinks
Global oil and gas exploration is set to falter this year as the number of licensed blocks and total acreage fall to near all-time lows as the sector struggles to shake off the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic and the ensuing oil market crash, Rystad Energy research shows.
Read MoreWOM Receives Patent for Magnum SP Frac Valve Technology
Worldwide Oilfield Machine (WOM) announced that the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) granted the company a patent for its Magnum SP frac valve technology.
Read MoreAthabasca Announces Financing for Expansion of Frac Sand Operations
Athabasca Minerals Inc. announced that its joint venture partnership, AMI Silica LLC has finalized a non-dilutive financing for $2.7 million to support expansion initiatives at its Hixton, BC, Canada, frac sand operations. The corporation also announced that it has entered into an arms-length investor-relations agreement with Boardmarker Group, led by Dean Stuart.
Read MoreThis Week’s Market Buzz
• At press time, Brent crude futures added 3.5% to end the day at $89.32, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures settled 4.65% higher at $82.15 per barrel.
Read MoreContinental Offers Rugged Fortress XP Conveyor Belt
The Fortress XP from Continental is a rugged fabric-reinforced conveyor belt designed to withstand high-abuse applications. Manufactured with revolutionary Fortress Technology for exceptional performance in the most demanding applications delivering up to three times longer belt life, Fortress XP delivers the lowest cost-per-ton, to protect your business from unexpected and unscheduled conveyor belt changeouts, according to the company.
Read MoreNew Home Sales Up but Rising Rates Portend Weakening Market
A brief decline in mortgage rates helped to boost new home sales in August but sales are expected to move on a downward trend in the months ahead as rates have since moved higher and builder sentiment continues to fall due to declining housing affordability and ongoing supply chain bottlenecks. Sales of newly built, single-family homes in August increased 28.8%…
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