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Register Now for the Petroleum Connection 14th Annual Frac Sand Supply & Logistics Conference – November 17 – November 19, 2025 – San Antonio, TX

About the Event

The frac sand industry continues to evolve, revealing new challenges and opportunities across the supply chain. This year’s conference addresses key market questions, including trends in logistics, storage, and mining; the future of in-basin and mobile mines; supply constraints; and the outlook for trucking and last-mile operations.

Building on the success of previous years, this event gathers sand suppliers, E&P companies, well service providers, transportation partners, terminal and storage developers, equipment suppliers, capital markets, and technology innovators to support a more efficient and reliable supply chain.

Location:
Hyatt Hill Country Resort

9800 Hyatt Resort Drive
San Antonio, TX 78251

Registration Fees

  • $1,195 — Early Registration (until November 1st)
  • $1,395 — Late & On-Site Registration

Frac Sand Equipment Expo

This year’s conference again features the outdoor Frac Sand Equipment Expo, showcasing full-size equipment and emerging technologies.

What to Expect

  • Full-Size Frac Sand Equipment – View and experience the latest industry innovations.
  • Excellent Networking – Expo sponsors may serve food and non-alcoholic beverages.

Interested in displaying equipment? Register to secure your space.

Agenda – November 17

Pre-Conference Golf Outing Begins
1:00 pm
– separate golfer registration required

Exhibitor Setup Begins
1:00 pm

Speaker/Sponsor Reception
6:00 pm

Exhibitor Setup Concludes
10:00 pm

Agenda – November 18

Networking Breakfast
8:30 am

Opening Remarks
9:00 am

North American Shale Outlook
9:15 am
– Ryan Hassler, Rystad Energy

Logistics Executive Discussion
9:50 am
– Joseph Triepke, Infill Thinking [M]
– Greg Lanham, President, Sand Revolution

Frac Sand Executive Discussion
10:10 am
– Joseph Triepke, Infill Thinking [M]
– Steve Brock, Nomad Proppants
– John Young, Smart Sand
– Ryan McMaster, Delta Sands

Morning Break & Indoor Expo
10:45 am

Finance Fireside Chat
11:15 am
– Pete Cook, Petroleum Connection [M]
– Sanjiv Shah, Piper Sandler

Sand Quality Discussion
11:45 am
– Charlie Crisp, Crisp Supply Chain Solutions [M]
– Steven Anderson, HighPeak Energy
– Frank Zamora, Premier Corex

Plated Lunch
12:15 pm

The Effects of E&P Consolidation
1:30 pm
– Jason Schumacher, O’Melveny

Last Mile Outlook Panel
2:00 pm
– Yuri Berajano, Consultant [M]
– Greg Garcia, Solaris Oilfield Infrastructure
– Ron Gair, Nexmile
– Michael Montgomery, Detmar Logistics

Afternoon Break & Outdoor Expo
2:45 pm

Sand Slurry Case Study
3:45 pm
– Nick Cook, Petroleum Connection [M]
– Matt Oehler, PropX

Eagle Ford Panel
4:15 pm
– Joe O’Rourke, Cyber Square [M]
– Chris Samanns, Signal Peak Silica
– Corey Donaldson, ProFrac
– Paul Sheperd, FCI Sand
– Billy Smith, Superior Silica Sand

Evening Networking Reception
5:00 pm

Day 1 Ends
6:30 pm – Evening open for client dinners

Agenda – November 19

Networking Breakfast
8:30 am

Opening Remarks
9:00 am

Chasing Perfection: A Debris-Free Sand
9:15 am
– Nick Cook, Petroleum Connection
– Marcus Morton, Cyber Square
– Jon Bowlin, EnDeCo Engineers

Automation for Optimization
9:45 am
– Bob Carter, IAC [M]
– Chris Ellis, Assured Integration
– Alex Aldach, Freedom Propants
– Michael Brannon, Iron Oak Energy
– Jason Willmarth, Superior Belt Filter

Operator Panel
10:15 am
– Alex Meleshko, LIUM Research [M]
– Candace Rowell, Expand Energy
– Lindsey Hopwood, Halliburton
– Josh Riso, Liberty Energy

The Argentinian Story
10:45 am
– William Hitters, Luxmath Consulting
– Juan Rendo, YPF

Closing Takeaways
11:15 am

Conference Closes
11:30 am

Golf Outing

The Frac Sand Golf Outing takes place on the afternoon of Monday, November 17th. Fees include cart, greens fees, two drink tickets, and sponsor-provided items.

Registration details will be included in your conference confirmation email.
Deadline: October 31, 2025

  • Foursome: $750
  • Single Golfer: $195

Lodging

Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort
A room block was available for conference attendees by calling (210) 647-1234 and requesting The Petroleum Connection room block.

Status: SOLD OUT