Last year was a banner year for the sand mining companies that cater to the U.S. shale drilling services industry. That’s because in 2014 well operators significantly increased the amount of sand used to complete fracturing operations in shale plays – from an average of about 5 MMlb for a single well to 15 MMlb (7,500 tons) or more. In 2015 however, the stock prices of frac sand producers has plunged in response to lower oil prices, producer drilling budget cutbacks and falling rig counts – signaling the industry is on the ropes. Today we describe how sand producers may be in better shape than expected.
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