On April 7, 2026, the European Commission announced the first official Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) certificate price for Q1 2026 at €75.36 per tonne of CO2 equivalent (~$88/t CO2e), marking the EU’s first explicit carbon price applied to imported goods. This rate will be applied to the embedded emissions in CBAM-covered imports and is […]

Immersion cooling fluids are taking on more importance as data‑center operators deploy higher‑power artificial intelligence (AI) and high-performance computing (HPC) systems. Rack densities are increasing faster than traditional air systems can accommodate, and liquid cooling is now part of the design discussion for many new builds and retrofits. In that context, fluid properties affect reliability, […]

Part of ADI Analytics’ ongoing coverage of the implications of the Iran conflict across oil & gas, LNG, refined products, and chemicals. The UAE’s exit from OPEC (see our prior blog) in late April 2026 reflects a decisive shift toward a volume‑driven strategy focused on monetizing its hydrocarbon resource base ahead of the global energy […]

Part of ADI Analytics’ ongoing coverage of the implications of the Iran conflict across oil & gas, LNG, refined products, and chemicals. On April 28, 2026, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) announced it was quitting the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), the producer group created in 1960 to coordinate and unify petroleum supply […]

In the May 2026 edition, ADI examines why oil prices, lifted by Iran-related risks, are expected to ease back into the sixty-dollar range as fundamentals reassert, while helium markets tighten amid Middle East disruptions and Russian export limits. At the same time, SLB’s acquisition of S&P Global’s upstream software highlights accelerating digital momentum, as rising […]

The UAE’s decision to leave OPEC represents a massive shift in global energy dynamics. In this brief update, Uday Turaga, CEO of ADI Analytics, breaks down why Abu Dhabi is choosing to break away from production caps to monetize its low-cost reserves and fund its economic future. Key highlights Watch the full video below to […]

Recent developments highlight growing momentum in SAF and low-carbon fuels, with LATAM Cargo and Quick Cargo integrating SAF on Frankfurt–São Paulo routes, and Boeing and Norsk e-Fuel advancing eSAF production in Europe. Project activity continues with Eni’s biogenic feedstock facility in Sicily and HUI’s waste supply partnership in Saudi Arabia, while policy support strengthens as […]

Venture Global’s LNG projects have drawn attention for how quickly they have moved from construction to first production. A highly modular, repeatable design approach has allowed those projects to come online faster than many traditional, bespoke developments. Across energy and industrial markets, project conditions have become more challenging. Project costs are rising and timelines are […]

SLB’s recent acquisition of S&P Global’s upstream software portfolio (including Kingdom and Petra) signals a major strategic shift across the sector. In this brief update, Uday Turaga, CEO of ADI Analytics, breaks down how oilfield service majors are aggressively chasing recurring digital revenue and why a global exploration rebound is making these tools more valuable […]

SLB this week agreed to acquire S&P Global Energy’s upstream software portfolio, aiming to bring software-like economics to OFSE companies. The acquisition includes the widely used Kingdom, Petra, and Harmony geoscience and petroleum engineering tools, mainly used for U.S. onshore workflows. SLB sees this as an expansion of its digital platform with essential tools to […]

In the April 2026 edition, we assess how escalating geopolitical tensions, particularly the Iran conflict, are disrupting global chemical supply chains and driving cost volatility across petrochemicals and fertilizers. At the same time, consolidation and portfolio reshaping continue across the CASE and polyolefins sectors, alongside investments in recycling, bio-based solutions, and downstream integration. Recent developments […]

Despite recent geopolitical tensions, crude oil prices are likely to retreat to the $60s by the end of 2026. In this brief update, Uday Turaga, CEO of ADI Analytics, outlines the economic, structural, and political forces driving this impending market correction and loosening global supply. Key highlights Watch the full video below to see how […]