Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) development in September 2023 advanced through new collaborations, corporate initiatives, and infrastructure investments. DHL and Sasol partnered with HH2E to expand eSAF production in Germany, while Air France Group brought Tata Communications into its corporate SAF program to support aviation decarbonization. Investment and technology integration continued globally. Mitsui invested in SAF […]

Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) activity in September 2023 accelerated through new investments, government support, and airline partnerships. Kneissl Touristik announced SAF use for flights within the Lufthansa Group, while Gevo received funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to advance the Climate-Smart Farm-to-Flight Program. Production and partnership progress continued globally, with United Airlines securing a […]

September 7, 2023 – Uday Turaga, Founder and CEO, ADI Analytics, moderated a compelling panel discussion presented by the Asia Society Texas in collaboration with ExxonMobil. With over 130 in attendance for the evening reception and discussion, the panel was part of the Energy Transition Series: Low Carbon Solutions. The speakers included Matt Crocker, SVP, […]

The U.S. energy landscape is undergoing a significant transformation leading to an impressive increase in capital expenditure (capex) in the utility sector. This upsurge in investment is fundamentally changing how energy is generated, transmitted, and consumed throughout the country. Several tailwinds are propelling the growth of capital investments in the utility sector in the U.S.: […]

One of the largest problems affecting the chemical industry in recent years has been the pressure to transition toward clean energy and reduce carbon emissions. More than 20 of the firms in the Chemical & Engineering News (C&EN) Global Top 50 have made investments recently in sustainability or currently have sustainability projects in development. At […]

As electric vehicles (EVs) gain momentum in reshaping the automotive landscape, it’s imperative to confront the practical challenges. The anticipated surge in EV adoption, projected to account for 33% to 50% of new car sales in the U.S. by 2030 (up from ~7% in 2022), raises critical concerns for the power grid. In 2022, EVs […]

Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) adoption in August 2023 advanced through cargo programs, inaugural flights, feedstock research, and carbon offset initiatives. All Nippon Airways (ANA) expanded its SAF program to include ANA Cargo, while Fiji Airways completed its first flight using SAF supplied from Singapore to Fiji. Industry collaboration and certification also strengthened globally. Idemitsu Josan […]

Global progress in Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) accelerated in August 2023, marked by inaugural flights, strategic collaborations, and advancements in technologies. El Al Airlines completed its first SAF-powered delivery flight, while Lufthansa Group partnered with HCS Group to expand production and supply efforts. Shandong Haike Chemical adopted Axens’ technology, and Swedish Biofuels received ASTM approval […]

At the 2023 ADI Forum, Uday Turaga, CEO, ADI Analytics; Sheldon Harbinson, VP, Computer Modelling Group; Allie Thurmond, Asset Manager, US GoM Exploration, Equinor; and Maryam Schellstede, SVP of Planning and Development, University Lands participated in discussions on digital transformation in energy, highlighting the shift from siloed technologies to integrated end-to-end solutions. While adoption had […]

Advancements in nuclear technology continue to shape the future of energy production, balancing the scales between safety, efficiency, and economic feasibility. In the previous blog post, we’ve delved into the realm of Small Modular Reactors (SMRs). Now, we turn our attention to one of the most promising innovations within this domain, the Stable Saltwater Reactors […]

Leading shale operators from oil majors such as ExxonMobil and Chevron to the E&P independents including ConocoPhillips, Pioneer, Oxy, and Diamondback have committed to growing production without compromising returns and sustainability. Achieving this aspiration will require significant cost optimization where recent ADI research and consulting is showing significant progress by E&P companies.  These cost optimization efforts […]

As renewable energy capacity addition accelerates, the renewable energy credit (RECs) can play an important role. But what exactly is an REC and how does it work? RECs are tradable, non-tangible commodities or digital certificates that demonstrate that one megawatt-hour (MWh) of electricity was generated from a renewable energy resource and then delivered to the […]