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What will it take to scale geothermal?

Geothermal is attracting more attention than at any point in recent decades. Fervo’s IPO brought public-market attention to enhanced geothermal systems, and Quaise’s recent $134 million Series B first close showed continued investor appetite for superhot geothermal and millimeter-wave drilling. Developers are improving drilling performance, stimulation design, reservoir modeling, subsurface monitoring, and project execution. Oil […]

Refining. downstream. diesel demand. performance.

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Balancing global LAO oversupply and supply chain resilience

Recent disruptions in the Middle East—including the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and the shutdown of Shell’s Pearl GTL facility in Qatar—have significantly tightened global supplies of Group III and Group III+ base oils, the primary feedstocks used in synthetic lubricants. At the same time, substantial capacity additions from LAO producers in Asia and […]

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ADI’s U.S. data center projects database

The U.S. data center market is growing rapidly as rising computational demand from artificial intelligence (AI), cloud computing, and high-performance computing continues to drive an unprecedented wave of infrastructure development. In 2025, U.S. operational data center capacity is estimated to have reached ~40 gigawatts (GW) and is expected to grow at roughly 30% annually through […]

implications on upstream midstream refining chemicals and petrochemicals because of UAE exit from OPEC

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Implications of UAE’s exit from OPEC

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 […]

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How the Iran conflict is reshaping global energy

The ongoing Iran conflict is driving major structural shifts across global energy and chemical supply chains. In this brief update, ADI Analytics breaks down four critical market implications—from prolonged natural gas shortages to a surprising reality check on crude oil prices. Key Highlights Watch the video to explore these shifting market dynamics >>

Downstream industry. Refining plant.

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Diesel’s enduring drive: ADI’s long-term global demand forecast

ADI Analytics has just published our global diesel demand forecast. While the long-term outlook for gasoline is characterized by significant regional divergence, it is clear that diesel is here to stay. After a period of relative stagnation since 2015, global diesel demand is projected to grow well through 2045. This resilient growth trajectory, faster than the pace […]

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Energy transition: Courting the molecule

At the 2026 ADI Forum, Elim Yeoh, Head of Biofuels Growth, Americas at bp; John Goldsmith, SVP, Renewables, Par Pacific Holdings; and Ryan Eslicker, Head of New Energies Origination – North America at Uniper; joined Panuswee Dwivedi, Project Manager at ADI for the Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) and low-carbon fuels panel. Key themes discussed were […]

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What’s driving the acceleration of green technologies?

At the 2022 ADI Forum, Trevor Best, CEO of Syzygy Plasmonics, Inc.; David Hatrick, VP of Innovation, Huntsman; and Muhammad Islam, SVP of Business Development and Technology, IHI E&C, discussed the key drivers accelerating green technology adoption. They emphasized that electricity had become a central force in powering emerging technologies, from LEDs to pyrolysis, making […]

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The future of hydrogen: Trends, challenges, and opportunities

At the 2022 ADI Forum, Trevor Best, CEO, Syzygy Plasmonics, and David Hatrick, VP, Innovation, Huntsman, joined moderator Ari Greenberg, Head of Sales, Energy, & Industrials, AlphaSense for the panel on hydrogen and fuels. Key topics included the challenge of achieving a competitive hydrogen price and the potential for a second revenue stream from valuable […]

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Overcoming gas pipeline challenges

At the 2022 ADI Forum, Michael Mott, SVP of Strategy at NextDecade, discussed the challenges and solutions for transporting and utilizing natural gas from Texas’ key production regions, during a Natural Gas and LNG panel moderated by Uday Turaga, CEO of ADI Analytics. Mott highlighted the successful sale of a 42-inch pipeline to Enbridge, which […]

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Overcoming regulatory bottlenecks in innovation

At the 2022 ADI Forum, Leslie Beyer, CEO, Energy Workforce & Technology Council and industry leaders discussed carbon capture challenges, emphasizing lengthy permitting delays, which had stalled private investment. Companies noted that international markets had faster deployment pathways, while U.S. regulatory hurdles had slowed progress. The discussion underscored the urgent need for infrastructure investment, particularly […]

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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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Big energy and ESG: Weighing the scales

At the 2022 FlexPO+ (now incorporated into the ADI Forum), Richard Thomas, Sr. Manager of Strategy and Business Development, TotalEnergies US, joined moderator Uday Turaga, CEO of ADI Analytics, for the PE and PP markets panel. Key topics included the significant scrutiny large energy companies faced regarding ESG and emissions, which could be seen as […]

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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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The future of plastics & polymers: Market trends and insights for 2022

At the 2022 FlexPO+, (now incorporated into the ADI Forum), Uday Turaga, CEO, ADI Analytics, provided a comprehensive overview of the plastics and polymers market, providing an outlook of the market trends and insights for 2022. Key topics included the chemical industry’s underperformance despite long-term gains, driven by challenging feedstock costs and overcapacity from China. […]

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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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Refueling North America with LNG

ADI Analytics launched a multi-client study evaluating LNG penetration in trucking, rail, marine, and E&P markets, with analysis of supply costs, vehicle conversion economics, and value chain returns validated by stakeholder insights. In addition, the study provides a comprehensive view of the competitive landscape, including efforts to develop LNG supply at the both the merchant […]

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ADI’s U.S. LNG export terminals database

The U.S. LNG export capacity growth stagnated over the past couple years due to delays caused by market volatility, labor shortages, and regulatory uncertainty. Now, the supportive stance of the Trump Administration and growing global gas demand are expected to bolster the U.S. LNG sector through 2030. U.S. LNG export capacity reached a little over […]