Industry: Chemicals & Plastics

Ammonia has increasingly emerged as a potential low-carbon marine fuel to support decarbonization in the maritime sector due to its carbon-free combustion profile. However, compared to methanol, ammonia has lagged behind in commercial adoption as a low-carbon marine fuel. This is primarily due to its toxicity, which requires more complex storage and handling systems, as […]

On April 7, 2026, the European Commission announced the first official Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) certificate price for Q1 2026 at €75.36 per tonne of CO2 equivalent (~$88/t CO2e), marking the EU’s first explicit carbon price applied to imported goods. This rate will be applied to the embedded emissions in CBAM-covered imports and is […]

Immersion cooling fluids are taking on more importance as data‑center operators deploy higher‑power artificial intelligence (AI) and high-performance computing (HPC) systems. Rack densities are increasing faster than traditional air systems can accommodate, and liquid cooling is now part of the design discussion for many new builds and retrofits. In that context, fluid properties affect reliability, […]

Part of ADI Analytics’ ongoing coverage of the implications of the Iran conflict across oil & gas, LNG, refined products, and chemicals. The UAE’s exit from OPEC (see our prior blog) in late April 2026 reflects a decisive shift toward a volume‑driven strategy focused on monetizing its hydrocarbon resource base ahead of the global energy […]

Part of ADI Analytics’ ongoing coverage of the implications of the Iran conflict across oil & gas, LNG, refined products, and chemicals. On April 28, 2026, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) announced it was quitting the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), the producer group created in 1960 to coordinate and unify petroleum supply […]

Venture Global’s LNG projects have drawn attention for how quickly they have moved from construction to first production. A highly modular, repeatable design approach has allowed those projects to come online faster than many traditional, bespoke developments. Across energy and industrial markets, project conditions have become more challenging. Project costs are rising and timelines are […]

In the April 2026 edition, we assess how escalating geopolitical tensions, particularly the Iran conflict, are disrupting global chemical supply chains and driving cost volatility across petrochemicals and fertilizers. At the same time, consolidation and portfolio reshaping continue across the CASE and polyolefins sectors, alongside investments in recycling, bio-based solutions, and downstream integration. Recent developments […]

Part of ADI Analytics’ ongoing coverage of the implications of the Iran conflict across oil & gas, LNG, refined products, and chemicals. The global helium market is undergoing a structural transformation as geopolitical instability in the Middle East and export restrictions in Russia take approximately 25% to 30% of world supply offline. Qatar, which accounts […]

ADI Analytics is pleased to announce its participation in the 2026 Annual Convention & Expo, which took place April 20–22, 2026, in Nashville, Tennessee. During the event, ADI Analytics presented “Adhesives and Sealants Outlook Remained Resilient Amidst a Structural Shift.” The presentation explored the evolving market landscape for adhesives and sealants, highlighting how long‑term demand […]

The ongoing Iran conflict is driving major structural shifts across global energy and chemical supply chains. In this brief update, ADI Analytics breaks down four critical market implications—from prolonged natural gas shortages to a surprising reality check on crude oil prices. Key Highlights Watch the video to explore these shifting market dynamics >>

The coatings, adhesives, sealants, and elastomers (CASE) sector is in the middle of a structural reset. What was once a market defined by steady, incremental growth is now being reshaped by multi‑billion‑dollar mergers, aggressive portfolio pruning, and a widening gap between scale leaders and specialized innovators. As diversified chemical companies separate high‑value specialty businesses from […]

Part of ADI Analytics’ ongoing coverage of the implications of the Iran conflict across oil & gas, LNG, refined products, and chemicals. The escalation of the Iran conflict has translated into a direct disruption of global chemical supply chains through reduced reliability of exports and transit via the Strait of Hormuz. Feedstocks and intermediates that […]