Energy transition: Faster and faster in 2021
In 2020, the energy transition thrived amid a difficult energy landscape due to heightened demand, policy support, technological progress, and diversification by incumbents.
In 2020, the energy transition thrived amid a difficult energy landscape due to heightened demand, policy support, technological progress, and diversification by incumbents.
The COVID-19 pandemic severely impacted the global refining sector, causing dramatic fuel demand cuts, especially in transportation, which led to oversupply and plummeting margins. In response, refiners worldwide reduced utilization and altered product yields. They also slashed capital spending, deferred projects, and even shut down or converted facilities. While global fuel demand remains subdued with […]
President-elect Joe Biden has committed to build 500,000 electric vehicle (EV) chargers by 2030. However, United States is expected to have nearly 15 million electric vehicles (EVs) by 2030. EV adoption is expected to be fueled by decarbonization goals, decreasing battery costs, growing efficiency, and EV model growth. Another important driver that will drive EV […]
In the November 2020 edition of the ADI newsletter, we explored the evolving role of utilities in expanding EV charging infrastructure and how this supports broader electrification goals. We reviewed recent U.S. refinery closures announced by major players, analyzed the growing importance of sulfur removal in natural gas production, and highlighted new ADI insights on […]
With the 2020 presidential election right around the corner, ADI Analytics has summarized the proposed energy policies of Donald Trump and Joe Biden. Our summary is based on the candidates’ energy policies from their websites and comments on energy issues from interviews and speeches.
BP is pivoting away from a predominantly oil and gas business to a future ready for the energy transition with net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. The company’s management presented their strategy last week over three afternoons.
Will reshaping Latin American fuel markets threaten U.S. refined product exports?
Decreased refinery utilization in Latin America over the last decade, falling by nearly 30% to just over 50% of capacity, has been a key factor driving refined product imports. Despite planned investments in new capacity, regional economic and political challenges have largely hindered their realization.
ADI looks at trends in car manufacturing in China and its implications on materials.
Interest in hydrogen as a fuel and source of energy is surging again.
Stakeholders across the lithium value chain are getting creative as the world prepares for a surge in electric vehicles.
This report summarizes ADI Analytics’ 2017 outlook webinar for the oil & gas, energy, and chemicals sectors. Presented by ADI Analytics’ CEO, Uday Turaga, it considers major impending shifts such as the OPEC deal, the U.S. election, Brexit, slowing emerging economies, electric vehicles, and new regulations. The outlook covers five key segments: This overview provides […]