ADI Analytics conducted an integrated assessment of NGL production, pipeline infrastructure, and gas processing capacity to support strategic planning for an oil and gas producer.
The client
An independent oil and gas production company evaluating midstream and processing opportunities across key U.S. shale plays.
The situation
The client sought to understand NGL production trends, infrastructure constraints, and processing market dynamics to inform future investments and business strategy.
ADI’s contributions
NGL production assessment
Forecasted short-term and long-term NGL production by play, with a focus on Marcellus and Permian; identified drivers such as production quality and ethane recovery; profiled key gas processing and NGL players.
Pipeline infrastructure assessment
Analyzed existing and planned oil, gas, and NGL pipelines by region and forecasted potential infrastructure constraints.
Gas processing and micro-cryo market sizing
Sized the gas processing and micro-cryo markets; forecasted capacity growth, assessed drivers, pricing trends, and competitive landscape by play.
Strategic implications
Developed insights and recommendations to inform the client’s investment and growth strategy.
Key outcomes
- ADI’s work provided the client with a comprehensive market view and helped guide midstream and processing strategy development.
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