Industrial Minerals


Adwan Chemical experiences sharp growth for frac sand

05 July 2011

by Mike O'Driscoll

Saudi Arabian silica sand producer enjoys continuing demand for frac sand worldwide

Keywords: Adwan Chemical, frac sand, gravel pack sand, silica sand, oil, gas

Leading Saudi silica sand producer Adwan Chemical Industries Co. Ltd (ACIC) has been witnessing unprecedented demand for its oil and gas proppant sand grades – frac sand and gravel pack sand.

Sartaj Ahmed Khan, silicate section head of ACIC, told IM: “We have seen a 50% increase in demand for our frac sand over the...