Industry: Chemicals & Plastics

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 […]

In the April 2021 edition of the ADI chemicals newsletter, we examined evolving feedstock trends in the chemical industry through expert insights from SABIC and Polymer Consulting. As global demand for chemicals rises and the circular economy gains traction, we highlighted the industry’s shift toward sustainable feedstocks and recycling technologies. This issue also covered major […]

Limited access to suitable plastic waste restricts the widespread commercialization of chemical recycling, driving high demand for pyrolysis oil as a sustainable feedstock.

Global crude oil prices have declined due to increased US shale production and doubts about OPEC’s commitment, while US ethane demand is set to rise significantly with new crackers and exports. This divergence suggests weaker crude oil prices but stronger ethane prices in the near future.

Since its launch in 1996, FlexPO (now incorporated into the ADI Forum) has become a premier conference for the plastics and polymers industry, evolving over 25 years into a leading platform for industry insights. Now, we’re expanding that legacy with FlexPO+—broadening the conversation to include the entire chemical and petrochemical markets while continuing to explore […]