Latin America fuel supply hasn’t been able to meet the region’s fuel demand for the past several years mainly due to its refineries’ low utilization rates and a lack of investments in refinery upgrades and expansions. In addition, refining capacity has been insufficient in key Latin American countries. As a result, the region has been […]

In the July 2020 edition of the ADI newsletter, we covered key energy sector developments, including ADI’s analysis of the top 10 ESG trends impacting oil and gas markets, and the recent success of Guyana’s offshore oil sector. We explored the growing small-scale LNG market and Chinese car manufacturing’s material impacts. The global refining capex […]

The LNG market is shifting from long-term, high-volume contracts to shorter, flexible deals, although emerging markets still seek smaller, longer-term agreements for infrastructure financing, causing variations in contract terms.

ADI looks at trends in car manufacturing in China and its implications on materials.

COVID-19’s impact on chemicals and petrochemicals varies: polypropylene and PVC fell due to auto and construction drops, polyethylene held steady due to packaging, and specialty chemicals showed mixed performance depending on the served industry.

Sweeping impacts across the energy value chain from the COVID-19 pandemic are turning a spotlight now on the corporate and financial performance of various segments.

ADI has launched a monthly subscription service covering the North American downstream market. Our research service provides a monthly report comprising two parts. We provide research, market intelligence, analytics, and insights to help you build a strategic, forward-looking view of downstream markets. Our goal is to help you understand operations, assets, and supply chains. The […]

In the June 2020 edition of the ADI chemicals newsletter, we explored how the global chemical and petrochemical industries are adapting to the ongoing economic downturn driven by COVID-19. Highlights included major polypropylene and recycling investments, delayed project timelines due to demand uncertainty, and sustainability-focused innovations such as bio-based films and electrified steam cracking. Key […]

At the 2020 webinar, Uday Turaga, CEO of ADI Analytics, and Brandon Johnson, Project Manager at ADI Analytics, explored essential strategies for OEMs and industrial companies navigating the rapidly evolving market landscape. The discussion provided valuable insights into adapting to shifting industry dynamics and investment trends, equipping businesses with practical approaches to enhancing competitiveness through […]

Hot melt adhesives (HMAs) are 100% solid thermoplastic polymer-based formulations. They are typically are applied hot at their softening temperature and allowed to solidify by cooling to room temperature to provide necessary adhesion between two different materials. Once applied and brought in contact with the second surface, they solidify to a physical state that possesses […]

In this insightful weekly webinar, Uday Turaga, CEO of ADI Analytics, leveraged deep expertise in oil and gas, energy, and chemicals to guide utilities and power markets through the “perfect storm” of the oil price crash and COVID‑19. He explored market disruptions, the specific challenges facing companies serving commercial and industrial customers, and the strategic […]

Increased oil and gas exploration and production, particularly hydraulic fracturing, have driven higher demand for silica as a proppant. U.S. industrial sand and gravel consumption grew by 33% in 2017 to 100 million tons, primarily due to this increased activity in the energy sector.