PanXchange® Sand: Benchmarks & Analysis 04.26.2021

In the Permian basin, FOB Kermit 100m and 40/70m sand prices have converged since last week, with 100m prices rising by $1.75 per ton and 40/70m falling by $1.00 per ton. This is the result of an acute near-term relative supply squeeze on 100m sand in the Permian as activity continues to hold strong. Northern White Odessa 40/70m sand prices fell by $0.40 per ton since last week, suggesting continued limited demand relative to in-basin supply.

PanXchange® Sand: Benchmarks & Analysis 03.29.2021

In the Permian basin, FOB Kermit 100m and 40/70m sand prices have increased since last week, with prices rising by $0.75 per ton each. Northern White Odessa 40/70m sand prices have remained relatively flat, staying within a $0.25 per ton bandwidth since last week, suggesting continued limited demand relative to in-basin supply.

PanXchange® Sand: Benchmarks & Analysis 03.22.2021

We continue to hear from the PanXchange network that the frac sand market continues to showcase optimism regarding stable WTI prices in excess of $60 per barrel. In the Permian basin, FOB Kermit 100m and 40/70m sand prices have remained relatively flat since last week, with prices falling by $0.05 and $0.15 per ton respectively. Prices still remain at relatively high levels, as WTI prices have stabilized above $60 per barrel. Northern White Odessa 40/70m sand prices have fallen by $0.30 per ton since last week, suggesting that Northern White’s use as a substitute product is fading as in-basin supply and logistics operations continue to ramp up.

PanXchange® Sand: Benchmarks & Analysis 03.08.2021

The frac sand market is showcasing optimism regarding rising WTI prices.  

Permian deliveries and sand plant operations are quickly rebounding from the inclement weather curtailments, and reports from PanXchange’s communication channels suggest that things are almost  “back to normal.” FOB Kermit 100m and 40/70m sand prices have remained relatively flat since last week, with prices falling by $0.05 and $0.40 per ton, respectively. Prices remain at relatively high levels amid a steadily rising WTI price. Northern White Odessa, 40/70m sand, rose by $2.00 per ton since last week, suggesting that operators are beginning to assess the completion of higher breakeven Permian wells that could maximize profitability via Northern White sand. 

PanXchange® Sand: Benchmarks & Analysis 03.01.2021

The frac sand market has begun to cool off amid the aftermath of a historic winter storm hitting the United States, particularly in the US south.

The Permian continues to experience substantial difficulties related to the unprecedented cold weather snap that has extended to the southern reaches of the United States. Prices have fallen on a per-ton basis as deliveries and sand plant operations are quickly rebounding from the inclement weather curtailments. As such, in the Permian, FOB Kermit 100m and 40/70m sand prices have fallen by $2.50 and $2.00 per respectively since last week. Prices still remain at relatively high levels, amid a steadily rising WTI price. Northern White Odessa 40/70m sand prices remained relatively flat, as prices stayed within $0.05 per ton bandwidth since last week, suggesting continued limited demand for Northern White products in the Permian.