Industry: Oil & Gas

At the 2024 ADI Forum, Najla Jamoussi, Director, Global LNG, Cheniere; James Wang, CFO, VP Ventures; and John Palamara, General Manager, LNG, Air Products, joined moderator Uday Turaga, CEO, ADI Analytics for the natural gas and LNG panel. Key topics included the enduring role of natural gas and LNG in the energy mix, the U.S.’s […]

Maria Lopes, Senior Analyst, ADI Analytics, spoke about upstream and onshore unconventionals. The U.S. shale market had matured, causing operators to prioritize maintaining and increasing production from existing wells. Additionally, consolidation reshaped the industry as companies pursued prime acreage and cost reductions. There was also a growing trend of operators enhancing well productivity through increased […]

Uday Turaga, CEO, ADI Analytics, addressed concerns from clients about the Biden administration’s temporary pause on approving new LNG export permits. He spoke about how the pause would slow approvals for new projects. This would benefit existing large exporters by reducing competition.

The midstream industry had a favorable year in 2023, witnessing higher investment, M&A, and notable progress in infrastructure development. Looking forward to 2024, we expect a mixed but business as usual outlook for the midstream industry. Key trends to keep an eye on are the following: – Bhautik Gajera

While the broader sentiment around energy transition turned more pessimistic in 2023, investments in clean energy and related technologies still increased by more than 20%. This included renewables, biofuels, and a wide range of low-carbon solutions. Despite this growth, we anticipate a more measured pace of progress in 2024, as reflected in the following themes: Overall, 2024 shapes up to be a […]

In 2024, the upstream oil and gas industry is expected to experience notable changes influenced by developments in 2023. From the ongoing wave of consolidation and the maturation of the U.S. shale sector to pivotal shifts in Latin America, Africa, and Asia, the industry is adapting to new dynamics. Technological advancements, particularly in digitalization and […]

The global refining industry had an unexpectedly strong year in 2023 with strong demand recovery especially in diesel and jet fuel and high crack spreads not seen in many years leaving many refiners with strong balance sheets and optimism about the future.  Against this context, we anticipate a far more mixed outlook for the refining […]

The ripples in the global LNG markets induced by geopolitical conflict seemed to have died down and greater import and export capacity coupled with continued growth in the share of renewable energy will result in a relatively stable yet uncertain LNG market in 2024. Key trends to look out for include the following: Global LNG […]

In line with the Paris Agreement’s targets of reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 45% by 2030 and reaching net zero emissions by 2050, companies across the world are looking for ways to reduce their emissions. There are some seeing this trend as an emerging market and are working to monetize other companies’ carbon emissions. […]

The Haynesville shale has emerged as a major natural gas play in recent years. Natural gas production from the Haynesville shale reached a new record high of 14.5 Bcf/d in 2023, accounting for 14% of all U.S. dry natural gas production. Haynesville production growth has accounted for 40% of the U.S. gas production growth recently. […]

The aviation industry’s increasing adoption of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) seems promising. However, this transition also highlights challenges related to the availability of feedstock and presents obstacles to meeting production targets. The ongoing expansion of the SAF market, along with various policy initiatives, has garnered the interest of other nations, including Brazil. Given its substantial […]

One of the largest problems affecting the chemical industry in recent years has been the pressure to transition toward clean energy and reduce carbon emissions. More than 20 of the firms in the Chemical & Engineering News (C&EN) Global Top 50 have made investments recently in sustainability or currently have sustainability projects in development. At […]