Energy security, rapidly growing demand, and energy transition have all positioned natural gas and LNG markets at the cusp of a growth supercycle. From wellhead to export terminal, ADI Analytics provides the insights to capitalize on the dynamic natural gas and LNG markets.
Energy security, affordability, and energy transition are growing demand for natural gas and LNG globally.
This demand growth is being met by rising natural gas supplies from North American shale plays (whose maturity is increasing gas-oil ratios along with expansions of newer plays such as Haynesville) and new onshore and offshore discoveries around the world.
Exploration and production of natural gas and LNG are also getting cheaper as breakeven costs keep falling in shale and beyond. Midstream infrastructure has also kept pace with capital investments globally in gathering lines, gas processing plants, natural gas liquid (NGL) fractionators, sulfur recovery, carbon dioxide (CO2) and acid gas removal, and transmission and local distribution pipelines.
Similarly, LNG production and export capacity have grown in North America and the Middle East while LNG production costs and prices have fallen with technology and business model innovation. Meanwhile, LNG contracting and pricing face commoditization expanding use across more emerging economies.
Collectively, natural gas and LNG are positioned as critical fuels in the global energy mix well through 2050 and beyond. Capitalizing on that future needs natural gas’ continued competitiveness on cost, supply, and, sustainability. This will include eliminating natural gas flaring and fugitive emissions, improving the efficiency of natural gas utilization, and broadening the fuel’s applications through small-scale LNG, compressed natural gas (CNG), and other options.
How ADI helps
ADI Analytics offers a comprehensive suite of databases, models, analytics, and consulting services along with our deep industry experience serving shale independents, oil majors, LNG exporters, midstream players, national oil companies, and OEMs, process licensors, EPC companies, and others. We can help you navigate the complexities and capitalize on the opportunities in natural gas and LNG by addressing critical topics such as:
- Market analysis & forecasting including supply assessments with historical data and forecasts from global and regional levels down to asset and well levels; demand analysis covering exports, power generation, chemical and industrial sectors, transportation (CNG/LNG), residential, commercial, and emerging technologies; pricing and trade flow analysis at national, international, and regional trading hubs; market research and competitive intelligence; and total addressable market sizing and segmentation for equipment, technology, and service suppliers.
- Cost & economic analysis encompassing cost estimates and breakdowns for the entire value chain at regional, asset/plant, and process/technology levels, and feasibility studies to assess the financial and economic returns and competitiveness of new and existing plants, assets, infrastructure, and capital projects.
- Strategy & planning for corporate strategy, business planning, and portfolio optimization at the company, business unit, and asset levels; innovation strategy, technology assessments, R&D planning, and portfolio audits at the corporate and business unit levels; and go-to-market strategy and competitive positioning.
- Transaction support and M&A and transaction advisory services, including opportunity and target scouting, due diligence, plant tours, and customer interviews for operators, equipment, and service providers.
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