Industry: Chemicals & Plastics

In the 2020 Digital Sessions, Bob Maughon, EVP of SABIC, joins Uday Turaga, CEO of ADI Analytics, for a deep dive into the evolving chemical industry. They explore the lasting impact of COVID‑19, the growing role of sustainability in business strategy, and the innovations shaping the industry’s future.

In the 2020 FlexPO+ digital session, Dhaval Shah, GM of Corporate Technology & Innovation at SABIC, and Bob Bauman, President of Polymer Consulting, joined Uday Turaga, CEO of ADI Analytics, for a dynamic discussion. They delved into the shifting landscape of the chemical industry, examining the impact of the shale gas revolution, volatile oil prices, […]

During the 2020 ADI Forum, Gregory Dolan, CEO, Methanol Institute, discussed the comparative cost efficiency of methanol and Fischer-Tropsch (FT) processes for gas-to-liquids production. While large FT projects in regions like Qatar are significantly larger than methanol plants, methanol production offers greater adaptability to various gas feedstocks. The investment for a mega methanol plant producing […]

During the 2020 ADI Forum, Gregory Dolan, CEO, Methanol Institute, discussed the growing significance of methanol in the global energy landscape. Despite historical concerns about toxicity and handling, innovations, such as Li Shufu’s methanol-powered taxis in China, demonstrate its safe integration into transportation. With 20,000 such taxis operating in China, methanol is emerging as a […]

During the 2020 ADI Forum, Gregory Dolan, CEO, Methanol Institute, highlighted the thriving U.S. methanol industry, fueled by significant investments that are creating jobs and stimulating economic growth. A single large-scale methanol plant, capable of producing 4,000 tons daily, can lead to a $1.1 billion investment, thousands of jobs, and billions more in economic impact. […]

At the 2020 ADI Forum, ADI Analytics’ annual oil and gas conference, Panuswee Dwivedi, Analyst, ADI Analytics, discussed how sustainability is influencing the demand for plastics. Despite increasing efforts to reduce plastic consumption, its crucial role across modern industries persists, from enhancing fuel efficiency in vehicles to improving the durability of boats and enabling innovation […]

At the 2020 ADI Forum, Horace Hobbs, Chief Economist, Phillips 66, discussed the oil industry’s strategic shift toward chemicals as fuel demand decreases, leading to the transformation of refineries into petrochemical hubs. Companies like Reliance are planning to convert refineries to produce olefins and aromatics instead of conventional fuels, a trend particularly relevant in resource-rich […]

ADI Analytics host its fourth annual conference, the ADI Forum. The ADI Forum is focused on oil & gas, energy, and chemicals. Combining panel discussions and presentations, the entire oil & gas value chain, plus LNG, petrochemicals, power and energy transition were discussed by over 20 speakers, including many heavy hitters from the majors. Chris […]

ADI Analytics hosted its fourth annual conference, the ADI Forum. The ADI Forum is focused on oil & gas, energy, and chemicals. Combining panel discussions and presentations, the entire oil & gas value chain, plus LNG, petrochemicals, power and energy transition were discussed by over 20 speakers, including the many heavy hitters from the majors. […]

Since its launch in 2017, the ADI Forum—ADI Analytics’ annual oil & gas, energy, and chemicals conference—has grown into a premier platform for industry leaders. Designed to facilitate strategic conversations across the entire oil & gas value chain, the forum brings together experts from upstream, oilfield services, midstream, LNG, refining, and petrochemicals. At its core, […]

In the January 2020 edition of the ADI chemicals newsletter, we covered how global economic indicators (GDP, PMI) continued to decline, signaling ongoing uncertainty. In the Americas, there were moves in plastics recycling (Avangard/Dow), ethylene production (Formosa Plastics), and a joint venture acquisition. In Europe, BASF expanded polyurethane capacity, Nestlé invested in reducing virgin plastics, […]

In the December 2019 edition of the ADI chemicals newsletter, we highlighted significant trends and developments in the global chemical industry. With global auto sales and the Purchasing Manager’s Index (PMI) having continued to decline, the industry faced economic challenges. However, construction spending was on the rise in most countries, except India and Canada. Key […]