Industry: Upstream and E&P

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 […]

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 […]

Decarbonization efforts in the oil and gas sector continue to gain momentum but face significant challenges. In our previous blog, we discussed the challenges oil and gas companies face in reducing upstream greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and highlighted several initiatives major operators such as ExxonMobil, Chevron, and Shell have made in GHG emissions reduction. However, […]

The U.S. natural gas sector is witnessing another transformation and is ready for growth, despite limitations in the pipeline infrastructure, as a means to prepare for increasing demand for natural gas and address transportation constraints. Last year alone, new pipelines with a combined capacity of ~7 billion cubic feet per day (Bcf/d) came online, and […]

ADI forecasts continued, yet moderated, growth and investment in shale, driven by gas demand, divestitures, and innovation.