The hills of Wisconsin and Minnesota are hiding valuable resources that are driving a gold rush of a new kind…the search for frac sand. The object of desire is not actual gold dust, but soft sandstone that can be used in the drilling for natural gas and oil.
Hydraulic Fracturing or commonly know as "Fracing" is the practice of injecting propane, typically manufactured from sand, into the ground to unlock the natural gas and oil that is trapped within the shale.
The U.S. Geological Survey from 2009 shows that 6.5 million metric tons were sold for $319 million. The tonnage for 2010 and 2011 most likely doubled each year, making the demand for sand higher than it has ever been. Mining high quality sand is driving jobs in the Midwest. The demand for high quality 20/40 and 30/50 sand across the country is at an all time high. The rise in demand is driving our business and the business of our partners.
Del Sol Services offers sand testing for all of our partners. Our sand testing service will define the level of sand you are producing. Our partnerships will also help you get your sand to the market. Contact us today to learn more about how you can start capitalizing on your frac and gold rush.