ADI developed the SAF strategy for an integrated, national oil company in the Middle East beginning with funding a few start-ups.
The client
Middle Eastern national oil company integrated across the oil & gas value chain
The situation
Interested in developing strategy for SAF, renewable diesel, and RNG
ADI’s contributions
Landscape assessment
Analyzed policy and regulatory landscape, demand/supply dynamics, feedstock availability, and technologies with high potential for success in the Middle Eastern SAF market.
Engagement options
Developed, analyzed, and prioritized several options to enter the SAF market in various key regions globally.
Competitive benchmarking
Benchmarked SAF start-ups to identify those best positioned for success in the Middle East.
Strategic recommendations
Formulated actionable recommendations for investing in promising SAF start-ups as one of a few initiatives for the overall strategy.
Key outcomes
- 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.
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