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Value chain-wide expertise from upstream oil & gas to fuels and refining, power and utilities, the shift towards energy transition, and the intricacies of commodity and specialty chemicals.

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U.S. refining capacity is gradually consolidating into larger, more complex facilities

U.S. refining capacity shows limited overall growth, but the structure of the system is shifting. Expansions at large, complex refineries are driving changes on the supply side, while smaller plants face cost and operational constraints that are forcing exits. This is steadily concentrating capacity in fewer, more sophisticated facilities. Key drivers capacity consolidation: Geographic concentration […]

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Record utility spending meets project reality

U.S. utilities are entering the largest capital deployment cycle in their history, with total spending projected to reach roughly $1.4 trillion through 2030 and annual capex growing at double-digit rates. The single biggest driver behind this surge is the rapid growth in AI and data centers. Hyperscale facilities are significantly increasing load demand, often on […]

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Bulk liquid storage is shifting from capacity to capability

Liquid bulk storage operators are entering a more selective growth cycle. Demand remains resilient across fuels, chemicals, liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), natural gas liquids (NGLs), biofuels, ammonia, and methanol. Increasingly, value is shifting toward terminals that can handle a broader range of products, connect to major trade routes, and generate higher returns from existing assets. […]

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Global acid copolymers and ionomers

ADI Chemical Market Resources has conducted a comprehensive study on acid copolymers and ionomers, key specialty polyolefins (SPOs) used in applications such as packaging, adhesives, and automotive components. The study covers technologies including ethylene ethyl acrylate (EEA), ethylene methyl acrylate (EMA), ethylene butyl acrylate (EBA), and ionomers derived from ethylene methacrylic acid. It examines technical […]

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2026 ADI global SAF outlook

ADI has released its 2026 ADI Global SAF Outlook, outlining the key regulatory, production, and market forces shaping the global sustainable aviation fuel landscape. The outlook highlights increasing fragmentation, constrained supply growth, and rising cost pressures as mandates expand worldwide. 1. Regulatory divergence fragments the global market. The U.S. undergoes a sharp policy reversal in […]

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