Industry: Venture capital

The reelection of President Donald Trump has raised concerns regarding the future of biofuels in the United States, including SAF. With the U.S. expected to produce 40% of global SAF supply through 2028, the already turbulent road to SAF adoption could face increased challenges during President Trump’s second term. SAF stakeholders have four primary concerns, […]

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 demand for lithium is on the rise due to its role as a crucial component in electric vehicle (EV) batteries and energy storage systems.  Major oil and gas companies such as Equinor and ExxonMobil are seizing opportunities in this growing market. ExxonMobil is constructing a lithium production facility in Arkansas and has recently secured […]

Selecting the site for a new hydrogen project, chemicals plant, or renewable energy facility can be a long and rigorous process. The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) is driving investment into new energy transition projects, but location is often a critical factor in a project’s success. Whether it’s the company’s first, second, or hundredth facility, finding […]

As the world moves towards a more sustainable energy future, ethanol and methanol could play a key role in powering not just vehicles but also airplanes. With mandates in place in the U.S. and EU for the use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and initiatives by organizations such as the International Air Transport Association (IATA) […]

On November 5th Americans will vote for their next president. This election can feel like déjà vu, as the two main candidates are the same as in 2020. According to current polls and reports, the race is expected to be tight. The first debate is scheduled for June 27th and might help inform voters – […]

In a previous blog post, ADI discussed the highly carbon-intensive cement production process and highlighted that the clinker production process is where the majority of CO2 emissions occur. Clinker production emissions primarily result from the calcination process, followed by the use of fossil fuels to meet the energy demand for calcination. Consequently, these areas have […]

As discussed in a previous blog, AI is expected to drive growth in the global economy and the oil and gas industry is no exception. AI is being implemented across the oil and gas value chain and finding uses in everything from exploration to refining. In exploration, AI and machine learning (ML) tools are being […]

Like many industries, the chemical industry is benefiting from advancements in artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and cloud computing capabilities. Both large tech companies and small startups are capitalizing on the capabilities of AI to spur development in the chemical industry. Research and development, process design, supply chain management, and predictive maintenance are the […]

Recent developments in artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), cloud computing, and other technologies are leading to rapid implementation in various industries around the world. These developments have only been possible due to recent increases in computing power and availability of vast datasets needed to train AI programs. This along with improved algorithms for training […]

Ammonia is mainly used in fertilizer production which represents ~70% of global ammonia demand. A rising population is expected to support consistent ammonia-based fertilizer demand growth in the medium term. Traditionally, ammonia has been produced via steam methane reforming (SMR) or auto-thermal refining (ATR) of methane gas which can emit 1.9 to 2.6 tons of […]

The global refining industry had an unexpectedly strong year in 2023 with strong demand recovery especially in diesel and jet fuel and high crack spreads not seen in many years leaving many refiners with strong balance sheets and optimism about the future.  Against this context, we anticipate a far more mixed outlook for the refining […]