What is Frac Sand? A Durable Sand for Hydraulic Fracturing
A hydraulic fracturing job on one well can require a few thousand tons of sand. This surge of specialized drilling has created a billion-dollar frac sand industry in a very short time. Between 2005 and 2014, the amount of frac sand used by the oil and gas industry has increased dramatically. Millions of tons of frac sand are now used every year.