Industry: Industrials & Digital

Before the 2024 U.S. presidential election, ADI published an article analyzing the potential shifts in U.S. energy markets and policy under a second Trump administration. We noted that, in his second term, President Trump might ease some methane emissions regulations. Fast forward to today, President Trump signed a joint Congressional resolution repealing the Waste Emissions Charge (WEC) […]

Every time you interact with a chatbot, train an AI model, or stream high-resolution video, a data center somewhere is hard at work processing your request. While the power demands of these facilities have attracted growing attention, a less visible but equally pressing issue is coming into focus: water consumption. As AI adoption accelerates and data centers […]

The oil and gas industry has come a long way since the first mechanically drilled wells, which were roughly 69 feet deep. From Edwin L Drake’s team striking oil at 69.5 feet in Titusville, Pennsylvania, in 1859, to today’s Permian Basin producers drilling wells over 3,000 feet in vertical depth and exceeding 25,000 feet in […]

Natural gas and liquefied natural gas (LNG), once touted as a bridge fuel to a low-carbon renewable energy-powered future, are now increasingly seen as a permanently central part of the evolving global energy landscape. Factors such as explosive growth in AI and data centers in the U.S. and elsewhere, energy security concerns in Europe and […]

As the global push for low-carbon energy intensifies, demand for nuclear power is gaining momentum in the United States. At the heart of this resurgence is the rapidly expanding energy appetite of data centers, particularly those supporting artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud computing. The immense power needs of these facilities are prompting a shift toward […]

The U.S. SAF industry has faced significant uncertainty recently, with questions surrounding how government support, feedstock eligibility, and financial incentives might evolve during President Trump’s second administration. Our recent blog, “The Future of SAF Under Trump: Will Biofuels Thrive or Stall?” highlighted these concerns and emphasized the potential impacts on SAF investments and production strategies. The recent […]

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 […]

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 […]

In 2025, the U.S. midstream oil and gas industry is expected to see growth opportunities, tied to rising hydrocarbon exports with new pipelines and export capacity planned to alleviate bottlenecks. Key trends to look out for include the following: The rest of this article is available to ADI Plus Essential subscribers. ADI Plus Enhanced and […]

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), […]

Methane, the primary component of natural gas, is a potent greenhouse gas, significantly more impactful than carbon dioxide over a 20-year period. The midstream sector, responsible for gathering, processing, and transporting natural gas, is a key focus in efforts to reduce methane emissions in the oil and gas industry. Gathering and boosting operations, which collect […]

At the 2025 ADI Forum, Rob Helwick, CEO & President, Meridian Chemicals, and Anahita Khanlari, Solution Marketing Director, AspenTech, joined moderator Panuswee Dwivedi, Project Manager, ADI Analytics. The group participated in the specialty chemicals panel. Key topics include the chemical industry’s focus on digitalization, efficiency, and sustainability, driven by market shifts and feedstock challenges. This […]