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  • INNOVATION

    6 Feb 2026

    How Frac Sand Trading Is Finally Going Digital

  • MARKET TRENDS

    5 Feb 2026

    Tighter Rails, Higher Stakes in the Frac Sand Trade

  • TECHNOLOGY

    4 Feb 2026

    Digital Eyes on the Last Mile Fix Frac Sand Delays

  • PARTNERSHIPS

    3 Feb 2026

    Why Sand, Not Steel, Is Driving Shale’s Next Phase

Permian Operators Rethink Sand as Wells Grow Bigger

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INSIGHTS

2 Feb 2026

Industry observers say in-basin dry sand is tightening Permian supply chains, reducing logistics risk as newer well designs drive higher proppant intensity

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REGULATORY

29 Jan 2026

As EPA Eyes Dust, Frac Sand Producers Race to Adapt

With tougher air rules looming, frac sand firms invest early in dust control and brace for industry shake-ups

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INVESTMENT

26 Jan 2026

Why Autonomy Is Gaining Ground in Frac Sand Hauling

Autonomous trucks begin regular frac sand hauling in West Texas, hinting at a logistics shift built around nonstop drilling schedules

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INNOVATION

23 Jan 2026

Can Robots and Mergers Fix the Permian Sand Bottleneck?

Automation and consolidation are remaking Permian sand, shifting competition toward uptime, scale, and logistics that actually work

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TECHNOLOGY

21 Jan 2026

Frac Sand Supply Shifts Toward Digital Coordination

Consolidation and digital platforms are quietly rewiring how frac sand is bought, scheduled, and delivered across North America

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PARTNERSHIPS

20 Jan 2026

Iron Oak’s Deal Signals a New Phase for Frac Sand

Iron Oak’s Superior Silica deal adds 3 million tons in Eagle Ford capacity, underscoring how reliability is reshaping the frac sand market

Aerial view of a dry frac sand facility with storage piles, silos, and loadout areas in West Texas

RESEARCH

16 Jan 2026

The Quiet Rise of Dry Sand in West Texas

New dry sand capacity near Kermit shows how Permian operators are prioritizing delivery reliability and smoother completion schedules over...

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