Industry: Power Generation

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New hurdles for U.S. ethane exports to China

The United States has become a top player in global energy, especially in ethane exports. This position comes from its large domestic supply, good prices, and significant investments in export facilities, all supported by long-term contracts with international buyers. U.S. upstream and midstream players currently export about 0.5 million barrels per day (MMBPD) of ethane, which is […]

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Thirsty data centers, parched communities

Every time you interact with a chatbot, train an AI model, or stream high-resolution video, a data center somewhere is hard at work processing your request. While the power demands of these facilities have attracted growing attention, a less visible but equally pressing issue is coming into focus: water consumption. As AI adoption accelerates and data centers […]

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Big tech’s energy crisis is bringing nuclear back

As the global push for low-carbon energy intensifies, demand for nuclear power is gaining momentum in the United States. At the heart of this resurgence is the rapidly expanding energy appetite of data centers, particularly those supporting artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud computing. The immense power needs of these facilities are prompting a shift toward […]

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The evolving methanol and ammonia markets

At the 2024 ADI Forum, David LaMont, SVP, Corporate Development, SunGas Renewables; Hahn Nguyen, VP, Sustainability, OCI Global; and Esben Sorensen, Sr. Director, Global Market Development, Plug Power, joined Uday Turaga, CEO, ADI Analytics for the methanol and ammonia panel. Turaga began the session by providing a comprehensive market overview. This set the stage for […]

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Panelist spotlight: Leaders in CCS and energy transition

At the 2023 ADI Forum, KC Littlefield, GM, Tech. Commercialization for CCUS, Chevron New Energies; Chris Fraughton, Director, CCS & Heat Pumps, Americas, MAN ES; and Brandon Schwertner, President, Priority Power Management, joined moderator Uday Turaga, CEO, ADI Analytics. The Decarbonizing O&G/CCUS panel explored the evolving energy landscape, diving into carbon capture technologies, large-scale energy […]

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Powering remote areas: Solutions for an aging grid

At the 2023 ADI Forum, Brandon Schwertner, President, Priority Power Management, discussed the challenges of electrifying remote areas and managing an aging grid. As oil and gas companies integrated low-carbon energy, rising costs posed a key hurdle. Solutions such as PPAs, demand response, and behind-the-meter solar would optimize reliability and costs were highlighted. In Texas, […]

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The evolving role of oil and gas in the power market

At the 2020 ADI Forum, Mark Herrmann, VP, Commercial Operations, NRG Energy, and Eric Carlos, Senior Executive Advisor, SoEnergy International, joined moderator Uday Turaga, CEO, ADI Analytics on the power panel. They discussed how the current power market presented a transformed landscape for oil and gas. With numerous coal plant retirements and significant renewable energy […]

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Can natural gas pipelines handle hydrogen?

Hydrogen is emerging as a promising option to decarbonize power generation, transportation, and other industries. One of the most significant barriers to scaling up hydrogen use is the lack of a transportation network. Currently, hydrogen is transported via high-pressure tube trailers and liquefied hydrogen tankers, but these methods are not economically feasible for large-scale and […]

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The Middle East’s gas boom: A new era of energy

The Middle East, long recognized for its vast oil reserves, is now experiencing a significant shift towards natural gas. Driven by soaring domestic demand, global energy security concerns, and the urgent need to reduce carbon emissions, several key countries in the region are embarking on ambitious gas development projects.  Rising demand and production  The region’s […]

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New gas pipelines alleviate bottlenecks

The U.S. natural gas sector is witnessing another transformation and is ready for growth, despite limitations in the pipeline infrastructure, as a means to prepare for increasing demand for natural gas and address transportation constraints. Last year alone, new pipelines with a combined capacity of ~7 billion cubic feet per day (Bcf/d) came online, and […]

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Renewable electricity options for the chemical industry: Part 2

Renewable electricity is becoming increasingly accessible for companies striving to meet their sustainability goals. They can either generate it themselves or procure it from third-party providers. There are seven options a chemical company can use to obtain renewable electricity, such as owned on-site generation, owned off-site generation, on-site Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) / operating leases, […]