Industry: Power Generation

The U.S. shale boom spurred substantial NGL production growth, rising from 2,100 mbpd in 2010 to 3,300 mbpd in 2015. While further increases are projected through 2020, the rate of growth is expected to decelerate.

At the 2017 ADI Forum, ADI’s premier annual oil and gas conference, Elliott Smith, Executive Advisor at ADI Analytics, delivered an in‑depth discussion on the future of natural gas and industrial markets. In this insightful session, Smith examined several critical questions shaping the industry’s direction, including: Through market data and forward-looking analysis, the presentation offered […]

The oil, gas, energy, and chemical sectors face significant uncertainties in 2017, including OPEC agreements, geopolitical shifts, economic slowdowns, and evolving regulations, which ADI has analyzed in its outlook.

Operators are pursuing cost-effective, reliable, and efficient electricity generation through the implementation of novel strategies and technologies.

LNG peak shaving involves storing LNG at power plants for use during periods of high electricity demand, typically driven by extreme seasonal temperatures.

Uday Turaga of ADI Analytics recently spoke at the annual Gas Processors Association’s meeting. He spoke about natural gas monetization in North America drawing on research from ADI Analytics’ Gas Monetization Advisory discussing a wide range of topics including power generation, GTL technology, LNG projects, and natural gas in transportation. His presentation was recapped in an article by […]

Despite its reduced environmental impact relative to other disposal methods, flaring represents a dissipation of economically viable energy resources.

Between 2008 and 2013, US natural gas output rose considerably, with shale gas growing even faster. However, recent price declines may hinder this expansion by impacting well profitability and future drilling activity.

Despite recent reduced public attention, two new reports indicate continued expansion in renewable energy capacity, investment, geographic distribution, and decreasing energy costs.

Shin-Etsu’s PVC plant in Kashima starts operating at full capacity Shin-Etsu Chemical says that its polyvinyl chloride (PVC) plant at Kashima, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan has started operating at full capacity since May 31. Operations at the PVC plant, where production was suspended since the earthquake and tsunami that struck Japan on March 11, were partially […]

Polymer-Chemie launches expansion of Russian plant German plastics compounder Polymer-Chemie has formally launched the first expansion phase of the compounding plant of Tula Polymer, its Russian production subsidiary in Russia’s Tula region. Stage one of the project was formally inaugurated in the presence of top company, regional and municipal officials on 8 April. The compounder […]

Former Dow scientist convicted of selling trade secrets A former Dow Chemical Co. scientist has been convicted of selling information on production of Tyrin-brand chlorinated polyethylene to Chinese firms. Wen Chyu Liu – also known as David Liou – was convicted by a jury in U.S. District Court in Baton Rouge on Feb, 6 and […]