Frac Sand ( Proppant )
Developments in conventional and unconventional oil & gas industry highlight the importance of remaining flexible during periods of extreme volatility. Proppant (Frac Sand , Proppant Sand or Ceramics) production has exploded in recent years due to the unprecedented development of shale gas reserves (using hydraulic fracturing or fracking) along with frac sand services in conventional oil & gas drilling. The rise in demand for frac sand has led to an increase in production from existing North American operations as well as the need to develop new operations of suitable Northern White and Brady Brown sand deposits.
In this dynamic environment, Richard Smith Crudes provides insightful advice from our team of multi-disciplinary consultants and analysts. As a core service, our frac sand expertise is leveraged by clients to help them take advantage of market opportunities and develop long-term planning.
We are accomplished professionals with the resources and experience to deliver the following frac sand / proppant consulting and valuation services:
- Field Exploration and Geological Evaluations
- Computer Modeling – GIS, Modeling By Depth, Estimated Product Yields
- Frac Sand Resource and Reserve Estimation, Classification, and Evaluation
- IPO / SEC Quarterly Reserve Reporting / Independent Technical Review
- Pre-Feasibility and Feasibility Studies
- Mergers and Acquisitions
- Due Diligence Reviews
- Management Consulting
- Enterprise Valuations
- Economic and Financial Analysis
- Operating Cost Analysis and Forecasting
- Capital Expenditure Review and Forecasting
- Benchmarking / Operational (Field) Audits
- Mine Planning
- Contract and Mineral Lease Evaluation
- Material Handling and Processing
- Frac Sand Market / Transportation Studies
- Sourcing North American and International Frac Sand Operations
- Strategic Planning
- Petroleum Geology
- Environmental Reviews