Industry: Chemicals & Plastics

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.

In the June 2021 edition of the ADI newsletter, we examined Brazil’s growing dependence on U.S. fuel imports—particularly diesel—as refinery upgrades stall and marine terminal storage expands. We also explored the concept of green premiums to better understand the hidden costs of adopting zero-carbon technologies in the energy transition. Finally, we dove into the chemical […]

In the June 2021 edition of the ADI chemicals newsletter, we examined how Scope 3 emissions are reshaping sustainability priorities in the chemical industry, spotlighting the growing pressure on major producers to address indirect emissions. The issue also covered global economic recovery trends, notable industry transactions such as Epsilyte’s acquisition of Polysource, and significant project […]

In the May 2021 edition of the ADI chemicals newsletter, we explored major shifts across the specialty polymers, adhesives, and sustainability sectors. As global chemical demand grew, insights from FlexPO+ spotlight the future of engineered materials. Market momentum was reflected in acquisitions by Arkema and Arsenal Capital, while large-scale projects from Indian Oil, PPG, and […]