Title: Train to Vaca Muerta would reduce frac sand cost

Argentina is readying a tender for a $500 million train line that could help unlock the potential of Vaca Muerta, one of the world’s biggest shale plays. The project is being developed by state-run oil company YPF SA. Drillers would be able to use the train to slash the cost of sand used in fracking. It would also cut the cost of transporting steel tubes for drilling. The sand and tubes are currently brought in by truck.

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 211111 - Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction 原油和天然气开采  Shale Gas 页岩气              
 211111 - Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction 原油和天然气开采  Shale Oil              
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