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Middle East conflict’s fallout more limited than expected

Part of ADI Analytics’ ongoing coverage of the implications of the Iran conflict across oil & gas, LNG, refined products, and chemicals. Analysts have been quick to predict permanently altered LNG trade flows, structurally different chemical markets, and a new global energy order following the Iran conflict. Several months into the conflict, the evidence points […]

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Japan vs. South Korea: SAF projects diverge

Japan and South Korea are moving from aspirational sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) targets toward blending mandates. In July 2026, Japan announced plans to mandate a 1% SAF blend in fiscal year (FY) 2030, rising to at least 3% in FY2031 and 5% or more from FY2032–34. South Korea announced its phased SAF mandate in 2025, […]

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What recent M&A reveals about the catalyst industry

The catalyst industry is entering a new phase, with 2026 marking a period of significant portfolio realignment and expansion into adjacent catalyst technologies and services across refining, petrochemical, polymer, and emissions-control markets. The transactions shown in Exhibit 1 highlight a broader shift in how companies are positioning themselves across the catalyst value chain. For instance, […]

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Global polypropylene films

ADI Chemical Market Resources (ADI CMR) conducted a strategic study of the global polypropylene (PP) film market, covering both unoriented (UOPP) and biaxially oriented (BOPP) films. These cost-effective barrier films are used in flexible packaging, healthcare, cosmetics, and industrial applications. The report examines market shifts driven by sustainability, recyclability, and film performance across developed and […]

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Catching up to China on critical minerals

The U.S. government is spending real money on critical minerals right now. On August 7, 2026, the Department of Energy launched a $100 million program to train more mining engineers. It’s one of several moves happening at the same time, alongside price guarantees, tariffs, and new sourcing rules. None of it changes the basic picture: […]

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