: Recognized for its use of "big data" in drilling and low-cost growth, it was a top recommendation for investors looking for efficiency.
: A leading provider of frack sand, though the sub-sector faced high volatility and stock price declines later in the year. Market Summary (2017 Performance)
: Known as one of the fastest-growing producers in the Permian, it achieved a 23% return in 2017. fracking stocks to buy 2017
Service companies provide the actual fracking equipment and technology, while midstream companies handle the transportation through pipelines.
: A midstream giant with extensive natural gas and NGL pipelines, it was a top pick for those seeking income via dividends. : Recognized for its use of "big data"
These companies were frequently highlighted by analysts in 2017 for their low-cost production and technological advantages in basins like the Permian and Marcellus.
In 2017, the fracking sector was defined by a recovery in oil prices and a surge in U.S. shale investment, which grew by 50% that year. While broad energy indices sometimes struggled, specific sub-sectors like independent producers and refining outperformed. Service companies provide the actual fracking equipment and
: The undisputed leader in fracking services by size and technological history. Analysts favored it for its potential to benefit from increased drilling activity.
