Industry: Oil & Gas

ADI Analytics had a highly productive presence at the International Refining and Petrochemical Conference (IRPC) in Houston this October. Our CEO, Uday Turaga, attended this vital industry event, which focused on the latest advancements in technology, services, and operational strategies shaping the refining and petrochemical sectors. Turaga discussed the critical trends and strategic insights with […]

Panuswee Dwivedi, Project Manager, represented ADI Analytics at the Gastech Exhibition and Conference from September 9-12, 2025, in Milan, Italy. Gastech is a premier event for natural gas, LNG, hydrogen, and low-carbon solutions. She joined the Texas delegation at the Texas Pavilion, where we had a booth, to discuss the latest trends and insights across […]

We recently wrote about litigation around produced water and its critical mineral content. That is not the only lawsuit surrounding water management. Shale independent Stateline Operating is seeking $180 million in damages from operator Devon Energy and water treatment services provider Aris Water Solutions. It alleges that the large volume of wastewater injection led to contamination […]

The U.S. refining industry has undergone rapid transformation in recent years, driven by shifting market conditions, evolving regulations, and increasing reliance on export markets. In response, American refineries have adapted with speed and flexibility to remain competitive in an evolving dynamic environment. To keep pace with a rapidly evolving refining landscape, industry stakeholders need data […]

As the global oil and gas industry adapts to slower demand growth and increasing pressure to decarbonize, Africa is quietly reasserting itself as a frontier for upstream exploration. As seen in Exhibit 1, oil reserves in Africa have been concentrated in a few producers, particularly Libya, Nigeria, and Algeria. Exhibit 1. Oil reserves by the […]

On June 27, 2025, the Texas Supreme Court ruled in Cactus Water Services, LLC v. COG Operating, LLC. It declared that produced water is oil & gas waste and therefore belongs to the hydrocarbon lessee i.e. oil & gas operator typically. This landmark decision clarifies that the right to produce oil & gas inherently includes […]

In the mid-2010s, clients worldwide sought ADI’s help to replicate shale’s success. I spoke at conferences in the UAE, Australia, India, Thailand, and Europe on developing unconventional resources domestically. Sadly, many efforts failed, and unconventional resource development has only recently picked up outside the U.S. most notably in Argentina, China, and Australia. International players and some […]

Uday Turaga, CEO, ADI Analytics, spoke at the Digitalization in Oil and Gas conference September 3-4, 2025 in Houston. Turaga participated in a dialogue on “Building the digital-ready workforce.” The core of this discussion was about building a digital-ready workforce in oil & gas. It examined strategies to upskill teams in digital tools. Additionally, it shared successful training […]

SLB announced its plan to acquire ChampionX in April last year. A key driver for this deal was ChampionX’s artificial lift technologies (along with its production chemicals business), which will help SLB better position itself to serve growing production optimization needs from declining oil and gas assets globally. This will be especially critical in the […]

ADI Analytics has just updated and published its global gasoline demand forecast, offering a clear perspective on the intricate shifts occurring in the market. While overall oil demand continues to see growth, driven by factors like increased air travel, road mobility, and industrial expansion in non-OECD countries, the long-term outlook for gasoline is characterized by […]

The European chemical industry is in the midst of a significant transformation, driven by a perfect storm of weak demand, persistently high energy costs, lingering overcapacity, and the disruptive impact of geopolitical factors like new tariffs. These challenging conditions are forcing major players to make tough decisions, resulting in a wave of strategic divestitures and painful plant closures across the […]

Global progress in Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) continued in June 2025, supported by new airline agreements, refinery projects, and government initiatives across major markets. Airlines such as Lufthansa Group, ATR, and British Airways expanded SAF adoption through new partnerships, while Neste and Phillips 66 secured supply deals to strengthen distribution networks in the U.S. The […]