Industry: Energy Transition

Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) initiatives in April 2024 gained traction through new airline agreements, refinery expansions, and public–private partnerships. Air New Zealand, Modetour, and Desert Jet broadened SAF adoption across aviation operations, while the U.K. Ministry of Defense expanded procurement to support low-emission flight programs. Production capacity and innovation efforts accelerated with major projects underway. […]

Global Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) initiatives in March 2024 progressed through airline acquisitions, supply partnerships, and new production developments. Southwest Airlines, Ryanair, and Emirates advanced SAF adoption through large-scale purchase and supply agreements, while ABB and Cap Clean Energy collaborated on facility development across Canada. Production and investment activity also accelerated globally. LanzaTech secured approval […]

Global Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) developments in March 2024 were driven by new funding, certifications, and partnerships across airlines and technology providers. The Canadian Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources announced federal funding for clean fuel projects, while Jet2.com and Kintetsu World Express advanced early SAF adoption in the U.K. and Japan. Collaboration and project […]

While conventional chemical uses of methanol persist, its burgeoning application as a low-carbon marine fuel, driven by the global energy transition and the IMO’s decarbonization targets, is projected to be the primary catalyst for future methanol demand growth.

Recent developments in artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), cloud computing, and other technologies are leading to rapid implementation in various industries around the world. These developments have only been possible due to recent increases in computing power and availability of vast datasets needed to train AI programs. This along with improved algorithms for training […]

Ammonia is mainly used in fertilizer production which represents ~70% of global ammonia demand. A rising population is expected to support consistent ammonia-based fertilizer demand growth in the medium term. Traditionally, ammonia has been produced via steam methane reforming (SMR) or auto-thermal refining (ATR) of methane gas which can emit 1.9 to 2.6 tons of […]

Traditional power plants produce a mix of toxic gases as they burn fuels such as coal and natural gas for power. These emissions include greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4), and acid rain-forming oxides of sulfur (SOx) and nitrogen (NOx). NOx can cause severe respiratory problems, stimulate algae growth in waterways decreasing water […]

Hydrocarbon-rich off-gas streams from distillation, conversion, cracking, and other processes are collected to heat various processes throughout refineries and petrochemical plants. Examples of these off-gas streams include still gas, the top product from a refinery’s distillation column, and steam cracker tail gas, which is composed mostly of methane and hydrogen. Aggregation of these off-gas streams […]

Global Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) expansion in February 2024 was supported by new collaborations, large-scale purchase agreements, and technological innovation across the aviation sector. Ampaire completed its first 100% SAF ground test, while the International Airlines Group (IAG) secured a e-SAF purchase deal with Twelve, strengthening long-term supply commitments. Corporate and production partnerships continued to […]

At the 2024 ADI Forum, Oliver Tuckerman, Co-President, Blue Sky Infrastructure; Kal Al-Labadi, VP, Product Management, Sundyne; and Jan Sherman, Chief Development Officer, Carbonvert, joined Maria Lopes, Senior Analyst, ADI Analytics, for the panel on CCUS and direct air capture. Key topics included the necessity and impact of CCUS, driven by policy and CO2 reduction […]

At the 2024 ADI Forum, Uday Turaga, CEO, ADI Analytics, presented the energy transition outlook. Key topics included the persistent role of oil and gas, the impact of policies like the IRA on clean energy, and challenges in commercializing new technologies beyond just capital. Themes highlighted evolving energy economics, underestimation of risks by incumbents, and […]

At the 2024 ADI Forum, George Skoptsov, CEO, H Quest Vanguard; Brendan Walsh, Sales Director, Americas, Origina; and Anahita Khanlari, Marketing Director, AspenTech, joined Uday Turaga, CEO, ADI Analytics, for the innovation panel. Key topics included the integration of AI and digital technologies into traditional industries such as energy and chemicals. The discussion explored how […]