Industry: Upstream and E&P

The oil and gas industry has come a long way since the first mechanically drilled wells, which were roughly 69 feet deep. From Edwin L Drake’s team striking oil at 69.5 feet in Titusville, Pennsylvania, in 1859, to today’s Permian Basin producers drilling wells over 3,000 feet in vertical depth and exceeding 25,000 feet in […]

Natural gas and liquefied natural gas (LNG), once touted as a bridge fuel to a low-carbon renewable energy-powered future, are now increasingly seen as a permanently central part of the evolving global energy landscape. Factors such as explosive growth in AI and data centers in the U.S. and elsewhere, energy security concerns in Europe and […]

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 […]

At the 2025 ADI Forum, Kendra O’Keefe, Technology Director, SM Energy; Carlos Granado, Regional Director, USA, CMG; and Francisco Arana, Director, Commodities & BD, BW Energy, joined moderator Panuswee Dwivedi, Project Manager, ADI Analytics. The discussion focused on recent trends and expectations in the oil and gas sector. It highlighted U.S. onshore consolidation, declining well […]

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, Founder and CEO of ADI Analytics, shared expert insights with clients, including operators, OEMs, and oil field service companies, on the future of methane regulations. This discussion explored how methane emission pressure on US oil and gas would persist, driven by European LNG buyers, state-level rules, the Inflation Reduction Act, and voluntary industry […]

In 2025, several key trends are shaping the global oil and gas sector. Offshore deepwater investments are projected to rise by 3%, driven by activity in Suriname, the Gulf of Mexico, and Türkiye. While recent discoveries off Namibia’s coast have generated significant interest, high gas content presents infrastructure challenges that may delay development. Meanwhile, upstream […]

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 […]