Industry: Chemicals & Plastics

In the November 2021 edition of the ADI chemicals newsletter, we explored industry highlights including Dow’s $10B net-zero expansion in Alberta, ExxonMobil’s investment in China, Milliken’s acquisition of Encapsys, and partnerships like Bazan with UBQ and Dow with Gunvor for circular plastics. ADI also shared recent consulting insights on pyrolysis oil pricing, plant site selection, […]

In the October 2021 edition of the ADI chemicals newsletter, we spotlighted key developments in sustainability, recycling, and petrochemical investments. This issue highlighted ExxonMobil’s upcoming advanced plastic recycling plant, Dow’s major decarbonization and pyrolysis investments, and Nestlé’s partnership with Yes Recycling for hard-to-recycle plastics. We also cover Clover Sonoma’s launch of PCR milk jugs, TotalEnergies […]

Natural gas markets and prices are boiling these days with European and Asian buyers falling over themselves to secure supplies The boil is roiling global markets through a domino effect that is impacting everything including power and heating bills, fertilizer and aluminum plants, carbonated sodas and turkeys for Christmas feasts, energy transition, and global economic […]

Increasing fluorochemical and fluoropolymer regulations necessitate rigorous PFAS monitoring by companies.

Global GHG reduction efforts drive a shift towards sustainable, circular economies, emphasizing bio-based materials and biodegradable/compostable products.

In the August 2021 edition of the ADI chemicals newsletter, we explored how the chemical and polymer industries advance sustainability by embracing bio-based materials and circular economy practices. From investments in biodegradable and renewable raw materials to innovations in recycling and packaging, companies are accelerating their shift away from fossil-based inputs. We also highlighted global […]

October 25, 2016 – Founder and CEO of ADI Analytics, Uday Turaga, was invited to attend and talk at the VACON 3000 Launch Conference held at the Danfoss Research and Development Facility in Raleigh, NC. The product launch included discussing the development of a new medium voltage drive from Danfoss, the VACON 3000. The conference discussed how this new product […]

In the July 2021 edition of the ADI chemicals newsletter, we highlighted key trends reshaping the global chemical industry. This issue featured insights from ADI’s FlexPO+ Digital Conversations, a review of global GDP and auto sector recovery trends, and major corporate moves in chemical portfolio restructuring, recycling innovation, and renewable feedstocks. We also covered the […]

We wrote in an earlier blog that the Paris Agreement’s goal to limit global warming to well below 2 °C compared to pre-industrial levels will be challenged by decarbonization of several hard-to-abate sectors. The chemical industry is both one of the largest consumers of energy globally and a hard-to-abate sector. A large portion of carbon […]

December 9, 2019 – The ARPA-E Methane Pyrolysis Cohort Kickoff was held on December 9-10 in Houston, TX. Some of the goals for the kickoff included conversations on the potential space for methane pyrolysis and its products, moving towards commercialization, and benchmarking methane pyrolysis against emerging technologies.   CEO of ADI Analytics, Uday Turaga presented on “Hydrogen Markets” including anomalies […]

October 23, 2019 – The 2019 Flare Gas Monetization and Syngas Conversion Forum held in Houston, TX at Hotel Grandua brought together a wide range of speakers and attendees. Organized by Energy Frontiers International, the forum included programs on strategic and techno-economic perspectives, small-scale modular conversion, process and technology development, and methanol synthesis and fuel applications.   ADI Analytics’ CEO, Uday Turaga, spoke […]

ADI research indicates COVID-19 impacted plastics and petrochemicals via increased protective equipment usage, reduced recycling due to bans and fear, policy/regulatory delays, and innovation slowdowns.