Industry: Refining & fuels

The global chemical industry experienced a rapid, albeit unstable, recovery in 2021, with stabilization anticipated in 2022.

In the December 2021 edition of the ADI newsletter, we examined key developments in energy infrastructure, resource flows, and transition-critical materials. We took a closer look at the future of pipeline infrastructure in the Permian Basin as oil prices rebound and capital spending gradually returned. In the Bakken, midstream constraints were driving persistent flaring issues, […]

ADI’s blog series examines the refining industry in Latin American import-reliant nations, including Brazil, Mexico, Chile, and Ecuador. The latest installment focuses on Peru, drawing from their study, “Market Outlook for U.S. Refined Products Exports to Latin America.”

ADI’s blog series analyzes Latin American refining, focusing on import-reliant nations. Previous blogs covered Brazil, Mexico, and Chile; today’s discusses Ecuador, based on their study, “Market Outlook for U.S. Refined Products Exports to Latin America.”

ADI’s blog series examines Latin American refining and fuel demand, previously covering Brazil and Mexico. Today’s blog focuses on Chile’s import reliance, drawing from their study, “Market Outlook for U.S. Refined Products Exports to Latin America.”

How will hydrogen by transported if Energy Transition picks up the pace? Can existing pipelines help meet growing hydrogen demand?

Primarily used for aluminum (90%), alumina also finds applications in abrasives, refractories, glass, and ceramics. Extracted from bauxite via the Bayer process, which yields alumina as a white powder, a significant challenge is the environmentally hazardous alkaline by-product, red mud.

We continue our coverage of refined product exports to Latin America with a profile of Mexican fuel imports.

In the September 2021 edition of the ADI newsletter, global natural gas prices were surging, triggering a widespread domino effect across markets—raising heating and electricity costs, disrupting industrial operations, and impacting everything from fertilizer production to holiday food supplies. In Latin America, Mexico remains a focal point for refined fuel imports, shaping regional trade dynamics. […]

In the August 2021 edition of the ADI newsletter, we examined the uncertain future of jet fuel markets amid both immediate setbacks and structural long-term shifts. We also spotlight the growing role of landfill-to-energy projects, particularly renewable natural gas, in the broader energy transition. Finally, we looked at the critical role of copper in supporting […]

March 2011 – The 2011 NPRA Annual Meeting was held on March 20-22, 2011 at the Marriott Rivercenter in San Antonio, TX. CEO of ADI Analytics, Uday Turaga along with Subbaraman Viswanathan presented on “How expensive is the cost to operate? A review of the economics of fuel regulations.” The overall goal of the report was to review […]

March 7, 2013 – Dr. Prasada Rao, Senior Advisor, ADI Analytics, presented, “Learning from the North American Shale Gas Revolution” at the National Seminar and Workshop on Oil & Gas: Recent Trends in Upstream and Downstream Processing.   Three key takeaways included:   Furthermore, the presentation went into specifics on unconventional resources and how they differ from conventional oil […]