The United States has become a top player in global energy, especially in ethane exports. This position comes from its large domestic supply, good prices, and significant investments in export facilities, all supported by long-term contracts with international buyers. U.S. upstream and midstream players currently export about 0.5 million barrels per day (MMBPD) of ethane, which is […]
WEC is gone, but methane reduction efforts are here to stay
Before the 2024 U.S. presidential election, ADI published an article analyzing the potential shifts in U.S. energy markets and policy under a second Trump administration. We noted that, in his second term, President Trump might ease some methane emissions regulations. Fast forward to today, President Trump signed a joint Congressional resolution repealing the Waste Emissions […]
Keeping it below the line – Part 1: Midstream operators tackle methane emission intensity
Methane, the primary component of natural gas, is a potent greenhouse gas that has significantly higher global warming potential than carbon dioxide over a 20-year period. The oil and gas midstream sector, responsible for gathering, processing, and transporting natural gas, is a key source of methane emissions and is therefore under pressure to reduce methane […]
2025 Midstream Outlook : Growth tied to U.S. hydrocarbon exports
In 2025, the U.S. midstream oil and gas industry is expected to see growth opportunities, tied to rising hydrocarbon exports with new pipelines and export capacity planned to alleviate bottlenecks. Key trends to look out for include the following: Download ADI’s 2025 Midstream Outlook ADI Analytics is a prestigious, boutique consulting firm specializing in oil […]
Technical service contracts vs. production sharing contracts: A tale of two models
The choice between technical service contracts (TSCs) and production sharing contracts (PSCs) can significantly impact the development of a country’s oil and gas industry. Technical service contracts (TSCs) are agreements where a company provides technical expertise and services to the state-owned oil company in exchange for a fee. This model can be particularly attractive when […]
New gas pipelines alleviate bottlenecks
The U.S. natural gas sector is witnessing another transformation and ready for growth even if limited in pipeline infrastructure primarily as a way to prepare for increasing demand for natural gas and, meanwhile, addressing transportation constraints. Last year alone, new pipelines with a combined capacity of ~7 billion cubic feet per day (Bcf/d) came online, […]
From exploration to refining: how AI is transforming oil and gas
As discussed in a previous blog, AI is expected to drive growth in the global economy and the oil and gas industry is no exception. AI is being implemented across the oil and gas value chain and finding uses in everything from exploration to refining. In exploration, AI and machine learning (ML) tools are being […]
How large can the AI market grow?
Recent developments in artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), cloud computing, and other technologies are leading to rapid implementation in various industries around the world. These developments have only been possible due to recent increases in computing power and availability of vast datasets needed to train AI programs. This along with improved algorithms for training […]
2024 Midstream Outlook: Business as usual
The midstream industry had a favorable year in 2023, witnessing higher investment, M&A, and notable progress in infrastructure development. Looking forward to 2024, we expect a mixed but business as usual outlook for the midstream industry. Key trends to keep an eye on are the following: The Permian takeaway capacity outlook remains a difficult balancing […]
Optimizing crude oil pipeline capacity with drag reducing agents
The U.S. built a little over 3,000 miles of crude oil pipeline capacity during 2018 to 2020 to reach 84,816 miles in 2021, transporting 1.2 billion barrels of crude oil that year. No significant oil pipeline capacity additions have been made since and U.S. oil production averaged 11.9 million barrels per day in 2022 that […]
