Industry: Oil & Gas

For much of the 20th century, R&D was viewed as a long-term investment in scientific discovery, often insulated from day-to-day operational pressures. Success was measured in patents, breakthrough technologies, and the promise of future growth. Today, that view no longer holds. Across energy, chemicals, and broader industrial sectors, R&D has been reshaped by a combination […]

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 […]

The UAE’s decision to leave OPEC represents a massive shift in global energy dynamics. In this brief update, Uday Turaga, CEO of ADI Analytics, breaks down why Abu Dhabi is choosing to break away from production caps to monetize its low-cost reserves and fund its economic future. Key highlights Watch the full video below to […]

Venture Global’s LNG projects have drawn attention for how quickly they have moved from construction to first production. A highly modular, repeatable design approach has allowed those projects to come online faster than many traditional, bespoke developments. Across energy and industrial markets, project conditions have become more challenging. Project costs are rising and timelines are […]

SLB’s recent acquisition of S&P Global’s upstream software portfolio (including Kingdom and Petra) signals a major strategic shift across the sector. In this brief update, Uday Turaga, CEO of ADI Analytics, breaks down how oilfield service majors are aggressively chasing recurring digital revenue and why a global exploration rebound is making these tools more valuable […]

Despite recent geopolitical tensions, crude oil prices are likely to retreat to the $60s by the end of 2026. In this brief update, Uday Turaga, CEO of ADI Analytics, outlines the economic, structural, and political forces driving this impending market correction and loosening global supply. Key highlights Watch the full video below to see how […]

Part of ADI Analytics’ ongoing coverage of the implications of the Iran conflict across oil & gas, LNG, refined products, and chemicals. The global helium market is undergoing a structural transformation as geopolitical instability in the Middle East and export restrictions in Russia take approximately 25% to 30% of world supply offline. Qatar, which accounts […]

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 […]

Part of ADI Analytics’ ongoing coverage of the implications of the Iran conflict across oil & gas, LNG, refined products, and chemicals. Jet fuel markets experienced a sharp and localized dislocation following recent geopolitical disruptions, with price movements far exceeding changes in crude benchmarks. The episode has highlighted how exposed aviation fuel economics remain to refining capacity, logistics, […]

Part of ADI Analytics’ ongoing coverage of the implications of the Iran conflict across oil & gas, LNG, refined products, and chemicals. Oil prices have surged again, driven by the Iran conflict and fears of disruption in the Middle East. These risks matter, and they explain today’s prices. But history and current fundamentals suggest they […]