Industry: Energy Transition

Global progress on Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) continued to accelerate in October 2025, marked by new offtake agreements, book-and-claim programs, and production starts across multiple regions. Smartenery signed an e-SAF offtake with Q8 Aviation, Lootah Biofuels began producing SAF in the UAE, and Bangkok Airways introduced a 1% SAF blend requirement on commercial flights. Several […]

The ADI team participated in multiple events across the city during the second annual Houston Energy and Climate Week in September 2025—which has now grown into a vibrant global event—hosting many of our clients who traveled from as far as Asia and Europe. Houston’s startup landscape feels vibrant and increasingly central to the energy transition; the ION and Greentown Labs have emerged […]

The October 2025 edition of the ADI Newsletter highlighted major trends shaping energy and industrials. At Gastech Milan, discussions with key leaders such as U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright and U.S. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum underscored how natural gas and LNG are entering a new phase of sustained growth driven by energy security and rising […]

Global progress on Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) advanced in September 2025, marked by new national initiatives, infrastructure projects, and funding commitments. Korean Air expanded SAF use across key routes, while Australia launched a major Cleaner Fuels Program and Hong Kong unveiled plans for a SAF blending facility. Momentum also grew around technology development and financing. […]

Global hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) and renewable diesel (RD) capacity has expanded rapidly since 2019, led primarily by North America. By 2024, North America accounted for more than 60% of global HVO/RD capacity, followed by Europe and Asia Pacific, with China emerging as a key renewable fuel exporter to the European market. Looking ahead to […]

Last week, South Korea announced its new SAF roadmap after postponing the start of its mandate from 2025 to 2027. Exhibit 1 highlights several key elements, including (1) SAF qualification criteria, (2) SAF blending targets and timelines, (3) compliance requirements and penalties, and (4) policy incentives and support measures. It is a comprehensive approach that […]

In recent months, Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) initiatives have gained momentum across Asia Pacific as governments, airlines, and industry players step up efforts to promote SAF adoption. Exhibit 1 highlights the SAF mandates announced in different countries, along with recent announcements of airlines securing offtake agreements and SAF plants coming online. Exhibit 1. SAF targets […]

Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) development accelerated globally through September 2025, supported by new offtake agreements and partnerships. Airlines such as Delta Air Lines and Alaska Airlines expanded SAF use, while logistics players such as Belimo Automation and Swiss WorldCargo integrated SAF use to reduce Scope 3 emissions. The sector saw broader advancement in refinery conversions […]

This was an exciting week as ADI Analytics was honored to host U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright and Interior Secretary Doug Burgum at our exhibit at Gastech 2025 in Milan. Secretary Wright showed keen interest when our conversation shifted from gas and LNG to produced water management—a topic likely close to his past life leading […]

Global LNG capacity grew by more than 20 million tons per annum (mtpa) from 2023 through mid-2025. North America, including the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, accounted for about 65% of this new capacity. Additionally, 2 mtpa of this capacity came from floating terminals and ~11 mtpa from terminals with small-scale, modular LNG trains (each less […]

In the September 2025 edition of the ADI Newsletter, we highlight new oil and gas exploration in Africa as a driving force behind reshaping the continent’s energy landscape. A long-term growth supercycle for natural gas and LNG has become central to global energy strategies, influenced by AI growth, energy security, and economic shifts. Additionally, the […]

Global adoption of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) gained traction in August 2025, supported by new offtake agreements and government initiatives. Airlines such as Air India signed long-term purchase agreements, while Japan and Australia progressed through new freight partnerships and pre-FEED project milestones. Rising investments and technology innovations continued across the sector. China National Aviation Fuel […]