SMR opportunities for oil & gas and chemicals

ADI examined where small modular reactors could realistically supply power and steam across refineries, LNG terminals, and large chemical complexes with high baseload demand. The analysis combined asset‑level screening, operator interviews, and comparisons across SMR design classes to test fit against gas‑fired alternatives. Particular attention was paid to siting constraints, operating reliability, and adoption hurdles rather than theoretical economics alone.

U.S. national laboratory

Operators faced uncertainty over nuclear economics, permitting, and operational fit.

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Conducted structured interviews across oil, gas, refining, LNG, and chemical operators.

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Screened assets using ADI criteria on energy intensity and steam demand.

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Evaluated SMR designs against industrial power and reliability needs.

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Identified segments with the strongest adoption logic and policy alignment.

  • Prioritized segments and asset types most likely to adopt SMRs, guiding partnership and outreach strategy.
Client Results
ADI helped us quantify our target market size in a very methodical manner. They got up to speed very quickly on what we do, spending time with our team, technology, and markets to perform a thorough evaluation themselves.
Doug Moorehead President, FlexGen Power Systems

Industry experience

Midstream non-destructive testing market study

ADI conducted an in-depth evaluation of non-destructive testing (NDT) opportunities across a global pipeline network. The research integrated granular construction outlooks for gas transmission lines with emerging requirements in CCUS and nuclear power cooling systems to determine service demand over a 10-year period. Analysis prioritized regions such as the Asia Pacific and North America where […]

Modular gas processing competitive benchmarking

ADI executed a voice-of-customer study involving 50 interviews to benchmark a leading modular gas processing product line against global competitors. The research mapped regional buyer preferences. Findings defined the commercial trade-offs between “off-the-shelf” repeatability and the custom engineering requirements typical of hazardous overseas environments. The client Global modular plant manufacturer The situation A recent acquisition […]

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