As the global oil and gas industry adapts to slower demand growth and increasing pressure to decarbonize, Africa is quietly reasserting itself as a frontier for upstream exploration. As seen in Exhibit 1, oil reserves in Africa have been concentrated in a few producers, particularly Libya, Nigeria, and Algeria. Exhibit 1. Oil reserves by the […]

On June 27, 2025, the Texas Supreme Court ruled in Cactus Water Services, LLC v. COG Operating, LLC. It declared that produced water is oil & gas waste and therefore belongs to the hydrocarbon lessee i.e. oil & gas operator typically. This landmark decision clarifies that the right to produce oil & gas inherently includes […]

In the mid-2010s, clients worldwide sought ADI’s help to replicate shale’s success. I spoke at conferences in the UAE, Australia, India, Thailand, and Europe on developing unconventional resources domestically. Sadly, many efforts failed, and unconventional resource development has only recently picked up outside the U.S. most notably in Argentina, China, and Australia. International players and some […]

Uday Turaga, CEO, ADI Analytics, spoke at the Digitalization in Oil and Gas conference September 3-4, 2025 in Houston. Turaga participated in a dialogue on “Building the digital-ready workforce.” The core of this discussion was about building a digital-ready workforce in oil & gas. It examined strategies to upskill teams in digital tools. Additionally, it shared successful training […]

The plastics processing industry is undergoing a profound transformation. As global markets demand more sustainable, efficient, and digitally integrated manufacturing, the machinery that powers this sector is evolving rapidly. From injection molding to 3D printing, each technology is being reshaped by innovation, regulation, and shifting customer expectations. Exhibit 1. Plastic machinery companies and strategic initiatives […]

Global progress in Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) accelerated in July 2025 through refinery expansions, new biorefinery projects, and strengthened regional collaborations. Governments and companies advanced initiatives to increase SAF availability, with Colombia Aerocivil, Saipem, and Zhuoyue New Energy announcing new partnerships and facility developments. Technology deployment and commercial production gained further momentum. Sulzer Chemtech and […]

SLB announced its plan to acquire ChampionX in April last year. A key driver for this deal was ChampionX’s artificial lift technologies (along with its production chemicals business), which will help SLB better position itself to serve growing production optimization needs from declining oil and gas assets globally. This will be especially critical in the […]

While water electrolysis has captured much of the attention for “green” hydrogen production, the landscape of clean, low-carbon hydrogen generation is actually much broader and more technologically varied. Many innovative companies are actively developing alternative methods. They’re using different raw materials and pioneering advanced processes to produce hydrogen with a significantly reduced carbon footprint. Based […]

ADI Analytics has just updated and published its global gasoline demand forecast, offering a clear perspective on the intricate shifts occurring in the market. While overall oil demand continues to see growth, driven by factors like increased air travel, road mobility, and industrial expansion in non-OECD countries, the long-term outlook for gasoline is characterized by […]

The European chemical industry is in the midst of a significant transformation, driven by a perfect storm of weak demand, persistently high energy costs, lingering overcapacity, and the disruptive impact of geopolitical factors like new tariffs. These challenging conditions are forcing major players to make tough decisions, resulting in a wave of strategic divestitures and painful plant closures across the […]

Europe’s chemical industry is undergoing an unprecedented transformation, marked by a surge in divestitures and plant closures. This challenging environment, driven by weak demand, persistently high energy costs, lingering overcapacity, and geopolitical pressures, highlights the sector’s declining competitiveness. Indeed, a recent Cefic study revealed that in 2023 and 2024 alone, chemical companies announced the closure of over […]

Global progress in Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) continued in June 2025, supported by new airline agreements, refinery projects, and government initiatives across major markets. Airlines such as Lufthansa Group, ATR, and British Airways expanded SAF adoption through new partnerships, while Neste and Phillips 66 secured supply deals to strengthen distribution networks in the U.S. The […]