Lower domestic fuel production coupled with rising fuel demand outlook has led Latin America to increasingly rely on U.S. fuel exports. However several dynamics in the region may pose challenges to these trade flows in the future. First Latin America is witnessing rapid growth in its biofuels production and fuel quality standards supported by regulations, […]
Will Latin America sustain the U.S. refined products growth story?
Marathon Petroleum is permanently closing its two U.S. refineries in Martinez, California and Gallup, New Mexico due to weaker fuels demand amid COVID-19 pandemic. Global demand for refined products fell significantly in 2020 due to the Coronavirus pandemic leaving refiners with surplus fuel inventories and a dramatic drop in refining margins. However, even before the […]
Top 10 ESG Trends in Energy
Investors and consumers are pressuring companies to seriously incorporate Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices into their culture and operations. ESG has gone from a nice-to-have feature to a must-have pre-requisite as it is influencing investments and will ultimately decide winners and losers in the energy market going forward. The pressure of ESG is being […]
April 2020 Report – ADI Downstream Market Advisory
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Regulations to drive U.S renewable diesel capacity growth through 2025
In 2019, U.S. renewable diesel capacity was around 26,000 barrels per day (Exhibit 1) but U.S. refiners are growing this capacity by more than twice with several new renewable diesel capital project announcements. U.S. renewable diesel capacity is expected to grow to 171,000 barrels per day over the next five years with several announced plants […]
October 2019 Report – ADI Downstream Market Advisory
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September 2019 Report – ADI Downstream Market Advisory
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Supply Shortages to Endure in Silicone Markets
Silicone is a vital polymer as it is used as a raw material to manufacture lubricants, adhesives, sealants, and electrical and thermal insulation. End use markets include construction, electronics, medical, personal care, and automotive. There are two types of moldable silicone raw materials, liquid silicone rubber (LSR) and high consistency rubber(HCR). In recent years, the […]
August 2019 Report – ADI Downstream Market Advisory
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July 2019 Report – ADI Downstream Market Advisory
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