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Grid realities: Power emissions are up
U.S. power sector CO₂ emissions rose 4% in 2025 based on the latest findings from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). This increase was driven by a 3% increase in net electric power generation, including a substantial 13% increase in coal-fired generation. More importantly, this increase points to a growing challenge facing the U.S. power […]
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Balancing global LAO oversupply and supply chain resilience
Recent disruptions in the Middle East—including the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and the shutdown of Shell’s Pearl GTL facility in Qatar—have significantly tightened global supplies of Group III and Group III+ base oils, the primary feedstocks used in synthetic lubricants. At the same time, substantial capacity additions from LAO producers in Asia and […]
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Fuel prices stay elevated despite easing risk premiums
Crude oil prices have retreated since the June ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran, but gasoline and diesel prices remain significantly above their levels at the start of 2026. While concerns over an immediate supply disruption have eased, renewed attacks in the Strait of Hormuz continue to create uncertainty around global energy flows. Implications for […]
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Global polyolefins in automotive industry
ADI Chemical Market Resources conducted a strategic study on the growing use of polyolefins in the global automotive industry. Polypropylene (PP) is the most widely used polyolefin due to its lightweight, durability, and excellent processing properties. Polyethylene (PE) is used to a lesser extent. Elastomeric polyolefins, including TPOs, TPVs, and R-TPOs, are used for flexibility […]
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2026 ADI global midstream outlook
In 2026, ADI expects demand growth to drive the midstream sector as opposed to supply growth. At the same time, disciplined capital allocation strategies will reshape how infrastructure is developed, optimized, and valued. Exhibit 1 summarizes our growth expectations in midstream oil and gas, and we share below 10 key insights on what to expect […]
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