Vaca Muerta Tests Sand Logistics as B-Trains Gain Ground While Rail and River Transport Remain Under Evaluation – Argenports | 08/07/26

The continued expansion of unconventional production in Vaca Muerta is placing increasing pressure on the logistics system responsible for supplying sand to hydraulic fracturing operations, with annual demand expected to rise from 6.5 million to as much as 12 million tonnes by 2030. In this context, B-trains are emerging as the most practical short-term solution to support the industry's rapid growth, while larger-scale alternatives such as rail and inland waterway transport remain under evaluation. According to the article, although rail and river transport continue to be assessed as long-term options for improving logistics efficiency, B-trains currently offer the most immediate and feasible response to the growing need to transport sand required for shale development in Vaca Muerta. Link to Article