At the 2024 ADI Forum, Brent Williams, Director, Sustainability, Callon Petroleum; William Atcheson, Energy Sector Strategist, Jefferies; and Michael Pipkin, CEO, Rushmore Resource Partners, joined Joe Quoyeser, Advisor, ADI Analytics for the upstream onshore and unconventional panel. Key topics included the shale industry’s maturation towards capital discipline and engineering-focused recovery, and a major consolidation wave […]

At the 2024 ADI Forum, Brandon Schwertner, CEO, Priority Power, and Jane Zhang, Business Fellow, Breakthrough Energy, joined moderator Uday Turaga, CEO, ADI Analytics for the renewable power and energy storage panel. Key topics included energy demand moderation via efficiency gains, particularly in buildings, and a shift towards decarbonization and grid resiliency. The discussion also […]

At the 2024 ADI Forum, Austin Harbour, Managing Director, Piper Sandler, and Sean Ebert, Senior Partner, Altira Group join moderator Uday Turaga, CEO, ADI Analytics, for the oilfield services and equipment panel. Key topics include digital transformation in oil and gas, particularly its value and implementation by major players. M&A trends in the oilfield services […]

Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) activity in February 2025 gained momentum in the U.S. through new funding, certifications, and collaborative projects. United Airlines expanded its Sustainable Flight Fund with new global partners, while Repsol obtained certification from the Roundtable on Sustainable Biomaterials to support traceable SAF sales. Industry partnerships and project launches continued to advance innovation […]

Maria Lopes, Senior Analyst, ADI Analytics, spoke about upstream and onshore unconventionals. The U.S. shale market had matured, causing operators to prioritize maintaining and increasing production from existing wells. Additionally, consolidation reshaped the industry as companies pursued prime acreage and cost reductions. There was also a growing trend of operators enhancing well productivity through increased […]

Uday Turaga, CEO, ADI Analytics, addressed concerns from clients about the Biden administration’s temporary pause on approving new LNG export permits. He spoke about how the pause would slow approvals for new projects. This would benefit existing large exporters by reducing competition.

Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) milestones in January 2024 were marked by new research partnerships, expanded airport availability, and breakthroughs in production technology. The Indian Institute of Petroleum advanced plans with Airbus for SAF development in India, while Long Beach Airport began offering SAF for general aviation. Major technology and supply developments underscored the industry’s growing […]

The midstream industry had a favorable year in 2023, witnessing higher investment, M&A, and notable progress in infrastructure development. Looking forward to 2024, we expect a mixed but business as usual outlook for the midstream industry. Key trends to keep an eye on are the following: – Bhautik Gajera

While the broader sentiment around energy transition turned more pessimistic in 2023, investments in clean energy and related technologies still increased by more than 20%. This included renewables, biofuels, and a wide range of low-carbon solutions. Despite this growth, we anticipate a more measured pace of progress in 2024, as reflected in the following themes: Overall, 2024 shapes up to be a […]

The global chemical industry struggled in 2023. The year was marked by rising inflation rates and low demand from major markets. With China still in recovery, the growth the industry was hoping for never came to fruition. In 2024 we expect things to stay the course and see no drastic changes up or down in […]

In 2024, the upstream oil and gas industry is expected to experience notable changes influenced by developments in 2023. From the ongoing wave of consolidation and the maturation of the U.S. shale sector to pivotal shifts in Latin America, Africa, and Asia, the industry is adapting to new dynamics. Technological advancements, particularly in digitalization and […]

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 […]