(WO) – Delta Sands LLC announced plans to construct a new 3-million-ton-per-year wet sand processing facility in East Texas to meet rising demand for high-quality in-basin proppant across the Western Haynesville Shale.
The new facility—currently in the design and permitting phase—will produce 40/200 mesh sand with an 8K crush strength and is expected to begin operations in April 2026. Strategically located near the intersection of I-45 and U.S. 79, the site offers direct access to East Texas and Gulf Coast operators, reducing transportation distances and overall completion costs for regional producers.
“This project builds on our proven model of efficiency and reliability,” said Bill Bowdon, CEO of Delta Sands. “Our mission is to deliver a dependable, high-quality proppant supply directly from the center of the play, supporting both the energy industry and local economies as the Western Haynesville continues to grow.”
Delta Sands was founded by the team behind Performance Proppants, the first and largest regional sand producer in the legacy Haynesville Shale. Leveraging that experience, the company aims to replicate its successful in-basin supply model in East Texas, where natural gas drilling and infrastructure development are accelerating.
Construction on the Buffalo facility is scheduled to begin later this year, with full commissioning planned for spring 2026. Once operational, Delta Sands expects the plant to strengthen local supply chains and provide a reliable, high-volume source of regional frac sand for operators throughout the Western Haynesville.
