Unimin Delivers Largest-Ever Frac Sand Unit Train

Unimin Energy Solutions announced the delivery of the energy industry’s longest frac sand unit train. Unimin, together with Union Pacific Railroad and Twin Eagle Sand Logistics LLC, delivered a 140-car unit train to the Mission Rail Terminal in the heart of the Eagle Ford Shale at Elmendorf, Texas. The unit train, powered by four diesel engines and measuring 6,200 ft.,…

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Hi-Crush, ARB to Develop Rail Hubs

Hi-Crush Partners LP and ARB Midstream LLC announced that the companies have entered into definitive agreements to jointly develop and operate two energy rail hubs, one in the DJ Basin and one in the Permian Basin. Both facilities will be served by the Union Pacific Railroad, and will provide unit and manifest train capabilities for frac sand and crude oil.…

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