Industry: Oil & Gas

In the August 2020 edition of the ADI chemicals newsletter, we discussed how global chemical companies increasingly faced ESG pressures amidst a mixed 2020 economic outlook. This featured a forecasted GDP contraction but a late Q2 recovery in auto sales and PMI. Europe saw plastic recycling and green hydrogen collaborations, while the Americas had an […]

In the August 2020 edition of the ADI newsletter, we dove into the critical developments that shaped the energy landscape. We examined the significant role carbon credits were poised to play in driving energy transition projects, and posed the crucial question: How would oilfield service companies adapt to this evolving sector? We also explored the […]

Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues are all the rage in oil & gas and energy markets today. ADI has compiled the top 10 ESG trends in energy based on our research and consulting work.

Indian Gas Exchange (IGX) has recently launched its first online delivery-based gas trading platform for its customers. The new platform will allow buyers and sellers to trade spot and future contracts for imported natural gas at three physical hubs: Dahej and Hazira in Gujarat and Odoru in Andhra Pradesh. Exhibit 1 shows the existing natural […]

Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues are all the rage in oil & gas and energy markets today. ADI has compiled the top 10 ESG trends in energy based on our research and consulting work.

ADI now offers a monthly subscription service for the North American downstream market. This service delivers a two-part report designed to equip subscribers with vital research, market intelligence, and analytics. Our goal is to foster a strategic, forward-looking perspective on downstream markets, operations, assets, and supply chains. The first part reviews historical data and forecasts […]

Latin America fuel supply hasn’t been able to meet the region’s fuel demand for the past several years mainly due to its refineries’ low utilization rates and a lack of investments in refinery upgrades and expansions. In addition, refining capacity has been insufficient in key Latin American countries. As a result, the region has been […]

In the July 2020 edition of the ADI newsletter, we covered key energy sector developments, including ADI’s analysis of the top 10 ESG trends impacting oil and gas markets, and the recent success of Guyana’s offshore oil sector. We explored the growing small-scale LNG market and Chinese car manufacturing’s material impacts. The global refining capex […]

The LNG market is shifting from long-term, high-volume contracts to shorter, flexible deals, although emerging markets still seek smaller, longer-term agreements for infrastructure financing, causing variations in contract terms.

COVID-19’s impact on chemicals and petrochemicals varies: polypropylene and PVC fell due to auto and construction drops, polyethylene held steady due to packaging, and specialty chemicals showed mixed performance depending on the served industry.

ADI has launched a monthly subscription service covering the North American downstream market. Our research service provides a monthly report comprising two parts. We provide research, market intelligence, analytics, and insights to help you build a strategic, forward-looking view of downstream markets. Our goal is to help you understand operations, assets, and supply chains. The […]

Increased oil and gas exploration and production, particularly hydraulic fracturing, have driven higher demand for silica as a proppant. U.S. industrial sand and gravel consumption grew by 33% in 2017 to 100 million tons, primarily due to this increased activity in the energy sector.