The US fracking boom is pushing the price of frac sand to new highs. Frac sand, or proppant, is integral to the fracking process. But what qualities make a sand suitable for fracking, and where is the industry looking for solutions to supply chain challenges. It contains a mixture of water, chemicals and sand. Credit Suisse analysts predict demand will rise to 73 million tons this year, an increase 30% from 2014's peak demand.
The US fracking boom is pushing the price of frac sand to new highs. Frac sand, or proppant, is integral to the fracking process. It contains a mixture of water, chemicals and sand. Credit Suisse analysts predict demand will rise to 73 million tons this year, an increase 30% from 2014's peak demand.