In the April 2025 edition of the ADI newsletter, we discussed how the Russian refining industry has undergone substantial transformation. Simultaneously, the oil and gas midstream sector faces pressure to cut methane emissions. In the U.S., the new 45Z policy is reshaping SAF with shifting incentives. Lastly, data center energy demands are spurring investment in […]

Global adoption of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) expanded in March 2025, supported by new airline agreements, book-and-claim systems, and improved emissions tracking. Airbus, Virgin Australia, and Farnborough Airport introduced new SAF procurement and certification frameworks, while Microsoft partnered with Future Energy Global to acquire SAF certificates and offset business travel emissions. The sector advanced across […]

Global Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) adoption gained further momentum in March 2025, driven by new airline procurements, production projects, and policy developments. United Airlines, Mercedes-Benz, and eBay advanced SAF use through major procurement agreements and logistics partnerships, while Taiyo Oil and SK Energy announced new refinery and supply plans in Japan and South Korea. The […]

In the March 2025 edition of the ADI chemicals newsletter, we covered how the plastics industry faced challenges in accurately measuring GHG emissions. This is crucial for effective sustainability efforts. Recent industry activities included plant expansions by Mangalore Refinery and Idemitsu Kosan, strategic mergers and acquisitions, and feedstock supply agreements ensuring material availability. However, plant […]

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 […]

The refining industry faced another challenging year in 2024, with crack spreads plummeting due to weak demand for petroleum products and rising global refining capacity. As we look ahead to 2025, refiners will likely encounter another difficult year with sluggish demand, tight margins, and potential supply disruptions amid ongoing geopolitical tensions. Key trends to watch […]

Global efforts toward Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) continued in February 2025, marked by new partnerships, production milestones, and government support despite some market adjustments. Southwest Airlines reduced its SAF commitment, while Air Products and World Energy advanced refinery expansion plans in the U.S. Haffner Energy and Alexion signed long-term offtake agreements, expanding SAF integration across […]

Resilience through innovation and strategic restructuring is laying the groundwork for a recovery in the chemicals industry. As companies pivot toward high-growth markets and adapt to global challenges, 2025 is expected to bring renewed optimism. Key trends to watch in 2025 include: The rest of this article is available to ADI Plus Essential subscribers. ADI […]

Russia has historically been a major player in the global oil market, not only as a leading crude oil exporter but also as a significant supplier of refined oil products. For years, it has been a key source of diesel, fuel oil, and other refined oil products for Europe, Asia-Pacific (APAC) including China, and CIS […]

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 […]

Across the oil and gas industry, there is a growing trend toward sustainability and the reduction of methane emissions, driven by both regulatory requirements and a heightened sense of environmental responsibility. At the federal level, as a part of the Methane Emission Reduction Program, the U.S. EPA has imposed a fee, Waste Emission Charges (WEC), […]

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 […]