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Across the Atlantic: U.S. LNG in the European energy mix

ADI Analytics along with the U.S. Energy Association and Gas Technology Institute explored the opportunities for U.S.-based small-scale liquefied natural gas (LNG) in Central and Eastern Europe for the U.S. Department of Energy in 2020. While decarbonization, energy security, and supply diversification were identified as the key drivers of U.S.-based small-scale LNG adoption in the […]

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2022 ADI Forum

Cheniere Energy’s SVP Christopher Smith opened the 2022 ADI Forum, which included 6 panels and over 25 speakers from Devon Energy, BP, Phillips 66, NextDecade, Huntsman, and Surge Energy. The agenda focused on upstream and midstream oil and gas, LNG, hydrogen, fuels, and innovation, with a strong emphasis on navigating the energy transition. FlexPO+ featured […]

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Driving sustainability in the polypropylene & polyethylene industry

At the 2022 FlexPO+ (now incorporated into the ADI Forum), Richard Thomas, Sr. Manager, Strategy and Business Development, TotalEnergies US, joined moderator Uday Turaga, CEO of ADI Analytics, for the PE and PP markets panel. Key topics included various industrial decarbonization strategies. These involved the exploration of carbon capture and storage (CCS) technologies to reduce […]

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How microbial PHAs are made

At the 2022 FlexPO+ (now incorporated into the ADI Forum), Raj Krishnaswamy, VP of Polymers R&D, CJ Bio, joined the bio‑based polymers and sustainable materials panel. Key topics included the inherent biodegradability of microbially produced, bio‑based polymers (aliphatic polyesters). These polymers served as a food source for microorganisms, ensuring their complete degradation. The trend was […]

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Co-polymer market trends and outlook for 2022

At the 2022 FlexPO+ (now incorporated into the ADI Forum), Jose Mendez, Global Business Director at SK Geo Centric, joined the specialty and performance polymers panel. Key topics included the significant role of sustainability in driving polymer growth across various sectors. A key driver for this growth was recyclability, with specific chemistry technology being utilized […]

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Exploring LNG and alternative fuels for the shipping industry

At the 2022 ADI Forum, Uday Turaga, CEO of ADI Analytics, and Matt Jackson, VP at Crowley, discussed LNG’s rapid adoption in shipping, despite emerging alternatives like ammonia, methanol, and hydrogen. Supply chain and pricing challenges had delayed these fuels, while LNG‑powered vessels surged past 900, offering a 20–30% emissions reduction and a pathway to […]

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Feedstocks in polypropylene and polyethylene recycling

At the 2022 FlexPO+ (now incorporated into the ADI Forum), Ron Smith, VP, Joint Venture Development, PureCycle Technologies, joined moderator Uday Turaga, CEO, ADI Analytics, for the PE and PP markets panel. Key topics included the crucial role of feedstock acquisition and the advanced purification technology used to process it. To optimize operations, the company […]

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Building strong partnerships in the PE & PP industries

At the 2022 FlexPO+ (now incorporated into the ADI Forum), Ron Smith, VP, Joint Venture Development, PureCycle Technologies joined the PE and PP markets panel, moderated by Uday Turaga, CEO, ADI Analytics. Key topics included the rapid formation of partnerships for both raw material sourcing and product sales. The conversation also touched on the thorough […]

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Hatrick, Huntsman partners with ADI for oil & gas market insights

At the 2022 ADI Forum, David Hatrick, VP of Innovation, Huntsman Advanced Materials, shared his experience working with ADI Analytics on a market assessment for a new oil and gas technology. The ADI team, led by Uday Turaga, CEO, ADI Analytics, had been highly responsive, fast to act, and patient, helping Huntsman navigate an unfamiliar […]

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Shifting trends in the U.S. polypropylene market

At FlexPO+ 2022 (now incorporated into the ADI Forum), Richard Thomas, Senior Manager of Strategy and Business Development at TotalEnergies US, shared insights on the evolving polypropylene (PP) market during the polyethylene and polypropylene panel moderated by Uday Turaga, CEO of ADI Chemical Market Resources. While new PP capacity was not being added in the […]

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Key insights from the 2022 ADI forum: expert discussions on oil & gas strategy

The 2022 ADI Forum, ADI Analytics’ flagship oil and gas conference, featured more than 30 expert speakers and panelists who sparked engaging discussions on key strategic issues across the entire oil and gas value chain. Over 100 attendees from leading oil and gas, energy, and chemicals companies participated in the event, exchanging perspectives and industry […]

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Highlights from attending the 2020 ADI forum

Since 2017, the ADI Forum had been a vital event for oil and gas professionals seeking networking opportunities and fresh perspectives. Featuring insights from leaders such as Fabio Ribeiro, Director at CISTAR; Terry Shidner, Enterprise Account Executive at AlphaSense; Reinaldo Bermudez, Executive Director of Turbomachinery Sales at MAN Energy Solutions; Vincent Follaca, Senior Business Development […]