U.S. Silica Introduces InnoProp® Python RCS
HOUSTON, Sept. 28, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- U.S. Silica Holdings, Inc. today announced the introduction of InnoProp® Python RCS, a new high-performance resin coated proppant designed to increase the production of oil and gas wells in an economical and efficient manner. Independent tests confirm that InnoProp® Python resin coated sand prevents proppant flowback to the well-bore with high-end conductivity and strength. With U.S. Silica's extensive network of transloads and access to Class-1 railroads, InnoProp® Python resin coated sand can be delivered to locations within 100 miles of more than 80% of today's active drilling rigs.
InnoProp® Python RCS is available in all mesh sizes utilized in today's frac designs and is recommended in all formations with net closure stresses up to 10,000 psi.
For more information about InnoProp® Python RCS, visit www.innoproppython.com, or visit U.S. Silica's booth at the SPE Annual Technical and Exhibition Sept. 28-30 at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, Texas.
About U.S. Silica
U.S. Silica Holdings, Inc., a member of the Russell 2000, is a leading producer of commercial silica used in the oil and gas industry, and in a wide range of industrial applications. Over its 115-year history, U.S. Silica has developed core competencies in mining, processing, logistics and materials science that enable it to produce and cost-effectively deliver over 260 products to customers across our end markets. The company is headquartered in Frederick, Maryland and operates on a platform of ethics, safety and sustainability. U.S. Silica is a founding member of Wisconsin Industrial Sand Association and has been recognized by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR) as a partner in the WDNR Green Tier program for achieving superior environmental and economic performance. U.S. Silica has also been named to Forbes' 35th annual list of America's Best Small Companies.
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About U.S. Silica
U.S. Silica Holdings, Inc. is a performance materials company and is a member of the Russell 2000 Index. The Company is a leading producer of commercial silica used in a wide range of industrial applications and in the oil and gas industry. Over its 119-year history, U.S. Silica has developed core competencies in mining, processing, logistics and materials science that enable it to produce and cost-effectively deliver over 1,500 diversified products to customers across our end markets. U.S. Silica's wholly-owned subsidiaries include EP Minerals and SandBox Logistics™. EP Minerals is an industry leader in the production of products derived from diatomaceous earth, perlite, engineered clays, and non-activated clays. SandBox Logistics™ is a state-of-the-art leader in proppant storage, handling and well-site delivery, dedicated to making proppant logistics cleaner, safer and more efficient. The Company currently operates 27 mines and production facilities. The Company is headquartered in Katy, Texas and has offices in Frederick, Maryland, Reno, Nevada and Chicago, Illinois.