Pad Drilling And Effect On Fracking -- September 23, 2014; Richardton, ND, Approves Frack Sand Rail Terminal

In August, 2013, about 450 wells were waiting to be fracked.

Slightly less than a year later, in July 2014, 630 wells were waiting to be fracked. 

Most anecdotal reports suggest that there are adequate frack spreads available.

While pondering those figures, think about this: the July, 2014, oil production was up significantly from that in August, 2013.

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Meanwhile, In Richardton (North Dakota)

The Dickinson Press is reporting:

The city of Richardton has given final and unanimous approval to the rezoning of 300 acres west of town for a future Halliburton frac sand plant and transloading facility.

More jobs for the city and surrounding area.

Don tells me that only 40 acres is required for a frack sand terminal; a full 300 acres will be a "full" oil services transloading facility -- the whole shebang, not just sand.