The Senate passed legislation to avoid a rail strike, one day after the House approved the measure. The bill was signed by President Joe Biden, who had previously told Congress to act swiftly, warning that a strike could cause major harm to supply chains.
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Future Market Insights Assesses Shale Gas Hydraulic Fracturing Market
The shale gas hydraulic fracturing market in Canada, the United States and China experienced robust year-on-year (YoY) growth rate during 2021. While the total market volume across these countries totaled 28,866.50 units in 2021, it is projected to increase at 9.2% CAGR between 2021 and 2027, surpassing around 48,814.70 units by the end of 2027.
Read MoreFirst Electric-Powered Hydraulic Fracturing Fleet to be Deployed
ProPetro Holding Corp. has executed a contract with a leading independent Permian operator for use of ProPetro’s first electric-powered hydraulic fracturing fleet. Under the agreement, ProPetro will provide committed services for a three-year period following the delivery of the e-fleet.
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• Benchmark U.S. crude oil for January delivery fell 44 cents to $71.02 a barrel at press time. Brent crude for February delivery fell 5 cents to $76.10 a barrel.
Read MoreGranite’s Larkin Named to NAPA Board
Granite President and CEO Kyle Larkin has been selected for appointment to the board of directors of the National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA). Larkin will be appointed to an at-large seat starting in 2023, with his first official meeting at the NAPA annual meeting in Miami in February.
Read MoreHolcim US Makes Colorado Acquisition; Green Power Commitment
Holcim US announced it has acquired a new aggregate operation from J-2 Contracting Co., one of Colorado’s premier general contractors. With this strategic transaction, Holcim gains a large volume of high-quality aggregate reserves and strengthens its place as a long-term, reliable aggregate supplier in Colorado, one of its fastest-growing markets in the United States.
Read MoreProFrac Acquires Sand Mining Operations of Monarch Silica
ProFrac Holding Corp. has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the Eagle Ford sand mining operations of Monarch Silica LLC. The transaction is expected to close by the end of 2022.
Read MoreGeneral Kinematics to Expand Presence at ConExpo-Con/Agg
Vibratory equipment manufacturer and system integrator General Kinematics (GK) of Crystal Lake, Ill., will exhibit at the upcoming 2023 ConExpo-Con/Agg trade show in Las Vegas.
Read MoreVicdom Sand & Gravel Upgrades Plant With CDE Screening And Cyclone Technology
Vicdom Sand & Gravel has been supplying a wide variety of aggregate products to customers in Southern Ontario, Canada, since 1976 from its sand and gravel pits and limestone quarry in the Kawartha Lakes, Brock Township and Uxbridge areas. With more than 1,000 acres of land licensed for aggregate extraction, Vicdom, from its central pit located only 30 minutes northeast of…
Read MoreWEDA Makes Call for Papers
Dec. 9, 2022 – The Western Dredging Association (WEDA) is making a Call for Panels and Sessions for its annual Dredging Summit & Expo ’23. The call for papers and extended abstracts will be sent out around Dec. 19. The conference will take place at the MGM Grand Hotel in Las Vegas, from July 17-20, 2023. WEDA’s technical sessions and…
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