Industry: Chemicals & Plastics

In the December 2020 edition of the ADI chemicals newsletter, we covered private equity’s chemical industry outlook post-COVID-19, alongside signs of global economic recovery despite a projected 2020 GDP drop. The industry saw actions on plastic pollution, a LyondellBasell acquisition, a Formosa project pause, biofuel and recycling developments, and various international projects and business activities.

In the November 2020 edition of the ADI chemicals newsletter, we highlighted key developments shaping the global chemical industry amidst continued COVID-19 disruptions. This issue featured our exclusive FlexPO+ Digital Conversation with Bob Maughon of SABIC, where we explored the industry’s evolving approach to sustainability and technology. We also examined the economic rebound signs, anticipated […]

In the October 2020 edition of the ADI chemicals newsletter, we examined why digital transformation in the chemical industry has remained evolutionary rather than revolutionary, highlighting key structural and operational barriers. Alongside this, we provided economic updates with a focus on global GDP and industry performance indicators. The issue also features major sustainability moves—from LyondellBasell’s […]

What is the state of digital in the chemical industry?

In the September 2020 edition of the ADI newsletter, we highlighted BP’s major strategic shift toward becoming a net-zero energy company by 2050, as outlined during BP Week. We also examined the current state of digital transformation in the chemical industry and explored how cleantech innovation is tackling key challenges in the energy transition. This […]

ADI has launched a monthly subscription service focusing on the North American downstream market. This service includes a comprehensive two-part monthly report. Its core purpose is to equip subscribers with vital research, market intelligence, analytics, and insights. Ultimately, this helps subscribers develop a strategic and forward-looking perspective on downstream markets, operations, assets, and supply chains. […]

In the August 2020 edition of the ADI chemicals newsletter, we discussed how global chemical companies increasingly faced ESG pressures amidst a mixed 2020 economic outlook. This featured a forecasted GDP contraction but a late Q2 recovery in auto sales and PMI. Europe saw plastic recycling and green hydrogen collaborations, while the Americas had an […]

Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues are all the rage in oil & gas and energy markets today. ADI has compiled the top 10 ESG trends in energy based on our research and consulting work.

COVID-19’s impact on chemicals and petrochemicals varies: polypropylene and PVC fell due to auto and construction drops, polyethylene held steady due to packaging, and specialty chemicals showed mixed performance depending on the served industry.

In the June 2020 edition of the ADI chemicals newsletter, we explored how the global chemical and petrochemical industries are adapting to the ongoing economic downturn driven by COVID-19. Highlights included major polypropylene and recycling investments, delayed project timelines due to demand uncertainty, and sustainability-focused innovations such as bio-based films and electrified steam cracking. Key […]

Hot melt adhesives (HMAs) are 100% solid thermoplastic polymer-based formulations. They are typically are applied hot at their softening temperature and allowed to solidify by cooling to room temperature to provide necessary adhesion between two different materials. Once applied and brought in contact with the second surface, they solidify to a physical state that possesses […]

Watch this insightful webinar on petrochemicals and plastics with Uday Turaga, CEO of ADI Analytics, as part of the Oil and Gas in the Perfect Storm series in 2020. He explored key industry challenges, market shifts, and the evolving role of petrochemicals in the future of energy.