Oilfield chemicals investment review

ADI Analytics conducted a comprehensive review of the global oilfield chemicals market to support a venture capital investor’s evaluation of potential investment opportunities.

A venture capital firm evaluating opportunities in the oilfield chemicals sector.

The client needed a detailed market review across multiple oilfield chemical segments to inform its investment thesis, including insights on market size, growth, and competitiveness.

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Identified and segmented 20 oilfield chemicals (e.g., corrosion inhibitors, drag reducing agents, defoamers) by application.

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Evaluated market drivers by geography and application (e.g., shale development).

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Sized and forecasted demand growth for each oilfield chemical segment.

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Analyzed unit economics and assessed the competitive landscape.

  • The four-week project provided critical insights that informed the client’s investment thesis and decision-making.
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Alexander Rozenfeld VP, Shell Technology Ventures

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