Industry: Upstream and E&P

In the March 2025 edition of the ADI newsletter, we covered how refineries are under pressure to decarbonize. Despite a slowdown, shale consolidation was expected to attract investment, and the Middle East was experiencing a gas boom to meet rising demand. Additionally, the global chemical industry was projected to rebound in 2025, driven by specialty […]

In 2025, the U.S. midstream oil and gas industry is expected to see growth opportunities, tied to rising hydrocarbon exports with new pipelines and export capacity planned to alleviate bottlenecks. Key trends to look out for include the following: The rest of this article is available to ADI Plus Essential subscribers. ADI Plus Enhanced and […]

Methane, the primary component of natural gas, is a potent greenhouse gas, significantly more impactful than carbon dioxide over a 20-year period. The midstream sector, responsible for gathering, processing, and transporting natural gas, is a key focus in efforts to reduce methane emissions in the oil and gas industry. Gathering and boosting operations, which collect […]

Uday Turaga, Founder and CEO of ADI Analytics, shares insights on the future of methane regulations. He discusses how pressure to reduce methane emissions in the US oil and gas sector will likely persist, driven by European LNG buyers, state-level regulations, the Inflation Reduction Act, and industry commitments, even with potential federal deregulation. Learn more […]

This video highlights ADI Analytics’ oil and gas outlook for 2025. It explores key emerging trends in Suriname, the Gulf of Mexico, and Türkiye driving a projected 3% growth in offshore deepwater investments. The video also examines challenges related to high gas content in recent discoveries and the reshaping of the upstream sector through mergers […]

Uday Turaga, CEO and Founder of ADI Analytics, forecasts oil prices for 2025, anticipating fluctuations between the high $60s and low $70s per barrel. ADI foresees downside risk due to oversupply and weak demand. While the Russia-Ukraine conflict and Iran sanctions could cause price volatility, OPEC+ intervention and a potential second Trump administration are expected […]

Uday Turaga, CEO and Founder of ADI Analytics, forecasts oil prices for 2025, anticipating fluctuations between the high $60s and low $70s per barrel. ADI foresees downside risk due to oversupply and weak demand. While the Russia-Ukraine conflict and Iran sanctions could cause price volatility, OPEC+ intervention and a potential second Trump administration are expected […]

At the 2025 ADI Forum, panelists including Kendra O’Keefe, Technology Director, SM Energy; Carlos Granado, Regional Director, CMG; and Francisco Arana, Director, BW Energy, discussed trends in the oil and gas sector. Key topics included US onshore consolidation, declining well productivity, the rise of offshore projects, and capital discipline through technology adoption. They also highlighted […]

In the February 2025 edition of the ADI newsletter, we noted how the oil market faced potential oversupply due to strong non-OPEC production. In contrast, the U.S. midstream sector was poised for growth, driven by increasing hydrocarbon exports and the development of new infrastructure. Global LNG prices were expected to rise due to strong demand, […]

In the January 2025 edition of the ADI newsletter, we highlighted the top 10 insights of the year 2024. We explored the potential and challenges of repurposing natural gas pipelines for hydrogen transport, and the decarbonization efforts of major oil and gas companies in their upstream operations. It also discussed the possible resurgence of gas-to-liquids […]

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 […]

The choice between technical service contracts (TSCs) and production sharing contracts (PSCs) can significantly impact the development of a country’s oil and gas industry.   Technical service contracts (TSCs) are agreements where a company provides technical expertise and services to the state-owned oil company in exchange for a fee. This model can be particularly attractive when […]