Industry: Private equity

ADI Analytics launched a study on alternative marine fuels, examining key drivers such as regulations and low-cost natural gas. The report analyzes fuel options including LNG, CNG, methanol, and bio-based fuels, highlighting their strengths, weaknesses, market potential, and strategic implications for different value chain stakeholders. This study answers several overarching questions, including: We welcome you […]

ADI Analytics launched a Natural Gas Monetization research service to analyze supply, demand, pricing, regulations, and technology trends across LNG, GTL, MTG, and industrial gas applications. Deliverables include monthly briefs, quarterly and annual reports, data tools, and direct expert access—designed to help stakeholders assess projects, economics, risks, and strategic opportunities. The main areas of focus […]

Polypropylene (PP) is the most used plastic after polyethylene and has made way into our daily lives ranging from packaging and food containers to clothing, furniture, and automotives. PP is made via polymerization of propylene in the presence of catalyst, and it has benefitted largely through the catalyst development efforts that began with Natta, who […]

Oil and gas companies are making decarbonization commitments that include mainly cutting Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions although they are under growing pressure to also cut Scope 3 emissions.  To this end, there is growing interest in understanding and benchmarking GHG emissions across the value chain from exploration and production through […]

Energy prices have soared throughout Europe since the beginning of the year. The crisis is particularly acute in the EU’s largest economy, Germany, which relies heavily on Russian gas for its economy. Recent events have exacerbated the problem and the German government is taking actions to combat the effects of the crisis on its people […]

At FlexPO+ 2022 (now incorporated into the ADI Forum), Chris Mudd, Managing Director, Chiron Financial, joined the investor panel. Key topics included the current investment landscape, highlighting a strong preference among investment groups for ESG, green strategy, and energy transition investments, where capital is readily available. Conversely, the speaker noted the difficulty in raising capital […]

In the December 2020 edition of the ADI chemicals newsletter, we covered private equity’s chemical industry outlook post-COVID-19, alongside signs of global economic recovery despite a projected 2020 GDP drop. The industry saw actions on plastic pollution, a LyondellBasell acquisition, a Formosa project pause, biofuel and recycling developments, and various international projects and business activities.

Will private equity continue to fuel oil and gas midstream growth?

In the March 2020 edition of the ADI newsletter, we explored the past trajectory of private equity’s role in fueling oil and gas midstream growth, examining whether this trend continued. We provided an outlook on NGL fractionation and storage capacity, detailing recent developments within that sector. Additionally, we analyzed the success of small-scale LNG delivery […]

During the 2020 ADI Forum, industry leaders John Powell, SVP & COO, NGLs, Crestwood Equity Partners, and Eric Hazeldine, EVP & Midstream SME, Quorum Software, discussed how private equity is transforming the midstream sector. The current low borrowing costs and appealing cash-on-cash returns are prompting investors to move away from short-term strategies towards a long-term […]

During the 2020 ADI Forum, Uday Turaga, Chief Executive Officer, ADI Analytics, discussed the evolving role of private equity in the U.S. oil and gas sector. While private capital remained a key funding source for exploration and production, especially in the Permian Basin, challenges in exiting investments were prompting firms to adapt. This included building […]

During the 2019 ADI Forum, Brad Wright, MD of M&A and Strategy, Plains All American, and Roger George, SVP of Global Engineering & Product Lines, Exterran, discussed the evolving MLP structure within the midstream sector. Their insights covered how companies are adapting to changing capital structures and the increasing shift toward self-funded projects, leading to […]