ADI evaluated methanol as a power‑generation fuel by comparing turbine retrofit requirements, fuel handling needs, and emissions performance against diesel and LNG. The analysis relied on levelized cost of electricity models alongside OEM input on combustion performance and operational limitations. Results focused on small‑ to mid‑scale plants where gas access or emissions compliance posed challenges.
The client
Power producers and OEMs
The situation
Operators needed cleaner fuel options where gas access or emissions compliance were constrained.
Assessed retrofit requirements using liquid‑fuel infrastructure.
Market applicability
Identified plant sizes and regions suited to methanol use.
Key outcomes
Defined where methanol competes economically with diesel and LNG.
Client Results
ADI was very responsive in providing a clear and detailed report on the methanol supply chain in the Texas Gulf Coast area. They have a unique ability to dig deep into a topic and provide value at all levels of an organization.
Krishna Punwasi
Chemicals Marketing Manager, Air Liquide
ADI Analytics conducted a methanol catalyst market assessment to support a global specialty chemicals manufacturer in evaluating market entry opportunities. The client A global specialty chemicals manufacturer exploring entry into the methanol synthesis catalyst market. The situation The client sought a detailed understanding of methanol market drivers, competitive dynamics, and alignment with its existing portfolio […]
ADI Analytics helped a leading methanol producer develop best practices for methanol sales and offtake contracts based on a survey of customers and their procurement practices, contracting strategies, and pricing structures. The client A leading methanol producer was interested in refining their sales, offtake, and pricing contracts and strategies based on industry best practices. The […]
This study examined the global ammonia (NH3) value chain and CO2 conversion landscape, evaluating the technical maturity of steam methane reforming (SMR), autothermal reforming (ATR), and electrolysis-based production. ADI analyzed the economics of NH3 as a hydrogen carrier versus liquid organic hydrogen carriers (LOHCs), including the energy-intensive decomposition steps required for re-conversion. The work profiled […]
This engagement assessed the commercial viability of a compact hydrogen generator (CHG) by benchmarking it against incumbent large-scale SMR and cryogenic liquid hydrogen supply chains. ADI analyzed the trade-offs between capital recovery and sourcing diversity for refiners to address rising hydroprocessing capacity needs. The client Energy technology R&D organization The situation Uncertainty regarding how small-scale […]
ADI evaluated global hydrogen demand across high-volume refining and ammonia sectors alongside emerging small-volume applications in semiconductors and glass. The study utilized technical benchmarks for SMR and electrolysis to identify segments where on-site reliability and high purity levels (99.9999%+) justify compact reactor adoption over traditional tube trailer delivery. The client Industrial technology provider The situation […]
ADI assessed the feasibility of a 5,000-mtpd export-oriented methanol plant in Africa, modeling investment economics for grey and blue production pathways. The analysis integrated steam methane reforming (SMR), autothermal reforming (ATR), and two-step reforming technologies with carbon capture retrofits to evaluate total capital requirements and internal rates of return. Uncertainty modeling addressed feedstock price volatility […]
ADI performed an independent assessment of the technical and economic viability of modular methanol plants in North American shale basins. Research explored the cost arbitrage of converting flared or stranded gas into liquid chemical products across a wide range of feedstock pricing. Analysis identified critical risks in process scale-up and the competitive impact of U.S. […]
We’re pleased to share that an op-ed by ADI Analytics CEO Uday Turaga and energy industry consultant Prashant Kumar has been published in The Hindu, one of India’s leading national newspapers. In the article, India Should Back Biomass Over Coal for Gasification, we examine India’s ambitious gasification plans and argue that agricultural biomass offers a […]
Artificial lift providers are advancing automation, analytics, and predictive maintenance to improve production performance and reduce operating costs. Meanwhile, energy infrastructure investors are expanding beyond pipelines into gas processing, LNG, power, utilities, and storage assets. At the same time, surging electricity demand is exposing grid constraints, driving power sector emissions higher as utilities struggle to […]
As energy markets evolve, unlocking capital requires strategic asset monetization. In this brief update, Uday Turaga, CEO of ADI Analytics, breaks down Kuwait Oil Company’s $8B pipeline deal and highlights where the next wave of energy infrastructure transactions is heading. Key highlights Watch the full video below to explore these trends and see how ADI […]
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