In Fracking, Sand Is The New Gold -- But Regular Readers Of The Blog Already Knew This

Somehow I missed this from The Wall Street Journal yesterday: in fracking, sand is the new gold:

Energy companies are expected to use 56.3 billion pounds of sand this year, blasting it down oil and natural gas wells to help crack rocks and allow fuel to flow out. Sand use has increased 25% since 2011, according to the consulting firm PacWest, which expects a further 20% rise over the next two years.

In Wisconsin, the source of white sand perfectly suited for hydraulic fracturing, state officials now estimate more than 100 sand mines, loading, and processing facilities have received permits, up from just five sand mines and five processing plants operating in 2010.

Three letters: E. O. G.

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