Industry: Chemicals & Plastics

At the 2023 FlexPO+ (now incorporated into the ADI Forum), Manuel Diaz, Senior Analyst, ADI Analytics, shared ADI’s insights on decarbonizing chemicals in plastics and polymers during the specialty and performance polymers panel. Key topics included the strong commitment of major companies to Net Zero goals, demonstrated by significant capital expenditure allocation for decarbonization. Various […]

At the 2023 FlexPO+ (now incorporated into the ADI Forum), Victor Toffoli, Senior Analyst, ADI Analytics, presented an analysis of the polypropylene market. Key topics included robust polyolefin demand growth in HDPE, PP, and POE/POP, driven by solar encapsulants, infrastructure, and automotive sectors. Additionally, significant ethylene capacity expansion was expected in China and the Middle […]

After a tumultuous recovery in 2021, the global chemical industry was expecting a strong rebound in 2022. Feedstock supply constraints, high energy prices, and slowing economic conditions, however, dampened the industry’s performance in 2022.  A number of these challenges will persist and likely intensify in 2023 and continue to challenge the industry.  Key trends with […]

The global bioplastic market size was about $5.5 billion in 2021 with strong growth projected in the future. In fact, about 2.5 million tons of bioplastics were made last year with production forecasted to increase to about 7.5 million tons in 2026. With companies increasingly focused on ESG and growing acceptance of bioplastics among consumers, […]

ADI Analytics launched a study on alternative marine fuels, examining key drivers such as regulations and low-cost natural gas. The report analyzes fuel options including LNG, CNG, methanol, and bio-based fuels, highlighting their strengths, weaknesses, market potential, and strategic implications for different value chain stakeholders. This study answers several overarching questions, including: We welcome you […]

ADI Analytics launched a Natural Gas Monetization research service to analyze supply, demand, pricing, regulations, and technology trends across LNG, GTL, MTG, and industrial gas applications. Deliverables include monthly briefs, quarterly and annual reports, data tools, and direct expert access—designed to help stakeholders assess projects, economics, risks, and strategic opportunities. The main areas of focus […]

Polypropylene (PP) is the most used plastic after polyethylene and has made way into our daily lives ranging from packaging and food containers to clothing, furniture, and automotives. PP is made via polymerization of propylene in the presence of catalyst, and it has benefitted largely through the catalyst development efforts that began with Natta, who […]

Oil and gas companies are making decarbonization commitments that include mainly cutting Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions although they are under growing pressure to also cut Scope 3 emissions.  To this end, there is growing interest in understanding and benchmarking GHG emissions across the value chain from exploration and production through […]

The 2022 ADI Forum, ADI Analytics’ flagship oil and gas conference, featured over 30 expert speakers and panelists, sparking engaging discussions on key strategic issues across the entire oil and gas value chain. More than 100 attendees from leading oil and gas, energy, and chemicals companies participated in this insightful event, exchanging perspectives and industry […]

At the 2022 ADI Forum, Alex Robart, Energy Strategy Leader at Microsoft, shared insights on the changing dynamics of the energy transition, highlighting the increasing involvement of operational stakeholders in discussions that had traditionally been more policy-focused. Robarts emphasized that the industry had reached a critical moment, where collaboration and strategic partnerships were more essential […]

Leading operators such as Chevron, ExxonMobil, and Phillips 66 have announced CCS projects across the oil & gas value chain.

Energy transition is driving new interest in biofuels. Hydrothermal liquefaction is an interesting pathway although it needs further development.