In the October 2021 edition of the ADI chemicals newsletter, we spotlighted key developments in sustainability, recycling, and petrochemical investments. This issue highlighted ExxonMobil’s upcoming advanced plastic recycling plant, Dow’s major decarbonization and pyrolysis investments, and Nestlé’s partnership with Yes Recycling for hard-to-recycle plastics. We also cover Clover Sonoma’s launch of PCR milk jugs, TotalEnergies […]

In the October 2021 edition of the ADI newsletter, we examined evolving dynamics in energy and materials markets with a focus on sustainability and future demand. This issue featured an outlook on asphalt market growth in emerging economies as refiners seek alternative revenue streams. We also assessed the environmental challenges facing lithium mining for electric […]

Natural gas markets and prices are boiling these days with European and Asian buyers falling over themselves to secure supplies The boil is roiling global markets through a domino effect that is impacting everything including power and heating bills, fertilizer and aluminum plants, carbonated sodas and turkeys for Christmas feasts, energy transition, and global economic […]

How will hydrogen by transported if Energy Transition picks up the pace? Can existing pipelines help meet growing hydrogen demand?

Primarily used for aluminum (90%), alumina also finds applications in abrasives, refractories, glass, and ceramics. Extracted from bauxite via the Bayer process, which yields alumina as a white powder, a significant challenge is the environmentally hazardous alkaline by-product, red mud.

We continue our coverage of refined product exports to Latin America with a profile of Mexican fuel imports.

The mining industry, historically hesitant to adopt new technologies due to operational scale, complexity, and cost, is now experiencing increased integration of digital technologies and innovations.

Increasing fluorochemical and fluoropolymer regulations necessitate rigorous PFAS monitoring by companies.

As more countries continue to plan for a carbon-neutral world, many companies are beginning to invest in hydrogen.  Hydrogen can support many decarbonization efforts by emerging as an alternative fuel in transportation, becoming a cleaner heat source in industrial applications.  While we expect the demand for hydrogen to grow significantly in several large-scale applications, there […]

In the September 2021 edition of the ADI newsletter, global natural gas prices were surging, triggering a widespread domino effect across markets—raising heating and electricity costs, disrupting industrial operations, and impacting everything from fertilizer production to holiday food supplies. In Latin America, Mexico remains a focal point for refined fuel imports, shaping regional trade dynamics. […]

The initial euphoria of a quick post-COVID recovery to jet fuel markets has now died. In addition to near-term challenges, jet fuel markets are also beset with long-term constraints. What is the future of jet fuel?

ADI Analytics was asked to provide an outlook on natural gas markets for CompressorTech2 magazine. Our article was featured in the August-September 2021 edition and provided insights from our research on the outlook of natural gas demand, supply pricing, projects, and implications on international trade. The article also covered the impact COVID-19 had on natural […]