SAF strategy for a Middle Eastern NOC

ADI developed the SAF strategy for an integrated, national oil company in the Middle East beginning with funding a few start-ups.

Middle Eastern national oil company integrated across the oil & gas value chain

Interested in developing strategy for SAF, renewable diesel, and RNG

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Analyzed policy and regulatory landscape, demand/supply dynamics, feedstock availability, and technologies with high potential for success in the Middle Eastern SAF market.

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Developed, analyzed, and prioritized several options to enter the SAF market in various key regions globally.

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Benchmarked SAF start-ups to identify those best positioned for success in the Middle East.

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Formulated actionable recommendations for investing in promising SAF start-ups as one of a few initiatives for the overall strategy.

  • The client utilized ADI’s work to streamline its SAF strategy.
  • The company immediately made a few investments in early-stage SAF companies.
  • Larger initiatives are under consideration.
Customer Results
ADI has done a great job of pulling that specific information together, especially around SAF and SPK. We look to ADI for specialized information around SAF and renewable fuels.
Jeff Warmann Monroe Energy, CEO & President

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