Industry: Energy Transition

In the April 2025 edition of the ADI newsletter, we discussed how the Russian refining industry has undergone substantial transformation. Simultaneously, the oil and gas midstream sector faces pressure to cut methane emissions. In the U.S., the new 45Z policy is reshaping SAF with shifting incentives. Lastly, data center energy demands are spurring investment in […]

Global adoption of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) expanded in March 2025, supported by new airline agreements, book-and-claim systems, and improved emissions tracking. Airbus, Virgin Australia, and Farnborough Airport introduced new SAF procurement and certification frameworks, while Microsoft partnered with Future Energy Global to acquire SAF certificates and offset business travel emissions. The sector advanced across […]

Global Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) adoption gained further momentum in March 2025, driven by new airline procurements, production projects, and policy developments. United Airlines, Mercedes-Benz, and eBay advanced SAF use through major procurement agreements and logistics partnerships, while Taiyo Oil and SK Energy announced new refinery and supply plans in Japan and South Korea. The […]

The refining industry faced another challenging year in 2024, with crack spreads plummeting due to weak demand for petroleum products and rising global refining capacity. As we look ahead to 2025, refiners will likely encounter another difficult year with sluggish demand, tight margins, and potential supply disruptions amid ongoing geopolitical tensions. Key trends to watch […]

Global efforts toward Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) continued in February 2025, marked by new partnerships, production milestones, and government support despite some market adjustments. Southwest Airlines reduced its SAF commitment, while Air Products and World Energy advanced refinery expansion plans in the U.S. Haffner Energy and Alexion signed long-term offtake agreements, expanding SAF integration across […]

Resilience through innovation and strategic restructuring is laying the groundwork for a recovery in the chemicals industry. As companies pivot toward high-growth markets and adapt to global challenges, 2025 is expected to bring renewed optimism. Key trends to watch in 2025 include: The rest of this article is available to ADI Plus Essential subscribers. ADI […]

Across the oil and gas industry, there is a growing trend toward sustainability and the reduction of methane emissions, driven by both regulatory requirements and a heightened sense of environmental responsibility. At the federal level, as a part of the Methane Emission Reduction Program, the U.S. EPA has imposed a fee, Waste Emission Charges (WEC), […]

Global progress in Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) continued in February 2025, driven by new partnerships, infrastructure growth, and policy alignment. Companies such as ENEOS, DHL, and Singapore Airlines expanded SAF supply and collaboration efforts across key markets. The sector continued to evolve through project expansion, financing, and standardization. Boeing, Gevo, and Valero Energy advanced SAF […]

At the 2025 ADI Forum Shahid Malik, CEO of Renewable Energy at WM; Anthony McMaken, VP Finance at HIF Global; and Pratik Chandhoke, Sr. Technical Manager at Neste discussed scaling SAF, RNG, and e-fuels, emphasizing policy support, feedstock challenges, technological innovation, and cost reduction strategies for a sustainable future.

At the 2025 ADI Forum, Dave Marchese, CEO, Caliche Development Partners; Charles McConnell, Executive Director, CCME, University of Houston; and Victor Lara, Manager, Customer Success & Consulting, CMG joined moderator Maria Lopes, Senior Analyst, ADI Analytics for the CCUS & DAC panel. Key topics include accelerating CCUS growth driven by increased permits, state primacy, and […]

At the 2025 ADI Forum, James Seaba, Program Director, ARPA-E, and Matthew Seabaugh, Founder, HeatPath Solutions, joined moderator Uday Turaga, CEO, ADI Analytics for the energy transition infrastructure panel. Key topics include the fragmentation of energy value chains due to diverse clean energy investments. The future of refining infrastructure faces challenges from declining fuel demand, […]

At the 2025 ADI Forum, John Metcalf, SVP, Hoerbiger, and Nigel McMullen, COO, Utility Global, join moderator Panuswee Dwivedi, Project Manager, ADI Analytics for the hydrogen panel. Key topics include hydrogen’s expansion into new sectors like mobility, challenged by high costs, policy uncertainty, and inadequate infrastructure for green hydrogen. High-pressure compression and distribution for heavy-duty […]