ADI evaluated the global addressable market for an outsourced sulfur recovery business model, assuming complete operational responsibility for sulfur recovery units (SRUs) and downstream sulfur marketing. The work modeled adoption rates across the U.S., Europe, and the Middle East, specifically quantifying the recurring revenue potential of tapping high fertilizer demand. Analysis focused on the critical trade-offs between refinery uptime risks and the high margins of integrated solid and liquid sulfur handling services.
The client
Global process technology licensor
The situation
A technology developer needed to evaluate the viability of a “Build-Own-Operate” (BOO) model to capture value from high fertilizer demand.
ADI’s contributions
Global adoption modeling
Leveraged proprietary assumptions on regional adoption to forecast an addressable market for outsourced SRU services over a 10-year period.
Value chain economics
Quantified operating margins for EPC vs. service-based models, identifying the high recurring revenue potential of prilling and testing.
Competitive landscape mapping
Benchmarked existing BOO players and revenue-sharing JVs to define a differentiated value proposition for high-rep technical partners.
Integration potential analysis
Assessed the scalability of remote monitoring through IIoT-based “Connected” platforms to reduce corrosive handling risks.
Key outcomes
Developed a market entry roadmap targeting refineries in high-demand agricultural regions to mitigate risks of redundant train underutilization.
Client Results
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