Industry: Midstream & NGLs

The midstream sector in the first half of 2026 is moving at a breakneck pace, driven by a strategic pivot toward “wellhead-to-water” natural gas liquid (NGL) integration, severe high-horsepower compression supply-chain constraints, and a massive power-generation super-cycle spurred by AI data center expansion. Rather than relying on speculative mega-projects, major pipeline operators are maximizing fee-based […]

Part of ADI Analytics’ ongoing coverage of the implications of the Iran conflict across oil & gas, LNG, refined products, and chemicals. The UAE’s exit from OPEC (see our prior blog) in late April 2026 reflects a decisive shift toward a volume‑driven strategy focused on monetizing its hydrocarbon resource base ahead of the global energy […]

Part of ADI Analytics’ ongoing coverage of the implications of the Iran conflict across oil & gas, LNG, refined products, and chemicals. On April 28, 2026, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) announced it was quitting the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), the producer group created in 1960 to coordinate and unify petroleum supply […]

In the May 2026 edition, ADI examines why oil prices, lifted by Iran-related risks, are expected to ease back into the sixty-dollar range as fundamentals reassert, while helium markets tighten amid Middle East disruptions and Russian export limits. At the same time, SLB’s acquisition of S&P Global’s upstream software highlights accelerating digital momentum, as rising […]

North American midstream companies are entering a multi‑year transition as AI‑driven electricity demand reshapes how natural gas infrastructure is planned, financed, and contracted. Over the next five years, the sector is expected to evolve from linear pipeline expansion toward integrated power platforms that combine supply, transport, storage, and generation around large, fixed loads. Several large […]

We shared some of ADI Analytics’ research on methane emissions at the 5th Energy Emissions Management Conference in Houston last week.  While the methane emissions measurement, reporting, and verification (MRV) landscape is clearly far more mixed today than a year ago, operators in 2026 continue to address material challenges around regulatory pressure, buyer requirements, and […]

In April 2024, Technip Energies’ Loading Systems business launched a new generation of fully electric and automated loading arms designed for LNG, ammonia, and liquid CO₂ service. Subsequent project activity—across LNG export terminals and emerging cryogenic applications—reinforces a broader shift observed in LNG infrastructure markets: as capacity expands, operators and equipment suppliers are placing greater […]

At the 2026 ADI Forum, Uday Turaga, CEO of ADI, provided a cross-segment outlook on the energy and chemical value chains. He highlighted the firm’s focus on the strategic interfaces between upstream production, global gas markets, and power generation, emphasizing how infrastructure and geopolitical shifts are reshaping global commodity flows. Key themes included a shift […]

In 2026, ADI expects demand growth to drive the midstream sector as opposed to supply growth. At the same time, disciplined capital allocation strategies will reshape how infrastructure is developed, optimized, and valued. Exhibit 1 summarizes our growth expectations in midstream oil and gas, and we share below 10 key insights on what to expect […]

The US midstream oil and gas sector is entering a dynamic new phase, with over $50 billion in new capital projected for pipelines, processing, and export facilities. In this update, Udai Turaga, CEO of ADI Analytics, breaks down the core demand drivers and policy shifts accelerating this infrastructure boom. Key highlights Watch the full video […]

The global shift toward a hydrogen economy is one of the defining infrastructure challenges of our time. While interest in hydrogen has waned significantly in the past year, it continues to hold immense potential as a clean energy carrier, its widespread adoption hinges on the ability to transport it efficiently and safely. Based on ADI’s […]

For U.S. energy infrastructure developers—whether building a new natural gas pipeline, expanding a refined products line, or allocating renewable power capacity—the Open-Season Request for Proposals (RFP) is the critical mechanism for securing long-term customer commitments. It’s a structured, non-discriminatory process essential for demonstrating market need, unlocking financing, and gaining regulatory approval from bodies like the Federal Energy […]