ADI research indicates COVID-19 impacted plastics and petrochemicals via increased protective equipment usage, reduced recycling due to bans and fear, policy/regulatory delays, and innovation slowdowns.

In the June 2021 edition of the ADI newsletter, we examined Brazil’s growing dependence on U.S. fuel imports—particularly diesel—as refinery upgrades stall and marine terminal storage expands. We also explored the concept of green premiums to better understand the hidden costs of adopting zero-carbon technologies in the energy transition. Finally, we dove into the chemical […]

In the June 2021 edition of the ADI chemicals newsletter, we examined how Scope 3 emissions are reshaping sustainability priorities in the chemical industry, spotlighting the growing pressure on major producers to address indirect emissions. The issue also covered global economic recovery trends, notable industry transactions such as Epsilyte’s acquisition of Polysource, and significant project […]

Many are calling this past week a watershed for the oil & gas industry. Uday Turaga, Founder & CEO, ADI Analytics, unpacks what it means for oil & gas operators in the first of a multi-part series.

Central Asia comprises of Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Afghanistan, Tajikistan, and Kyrgyzstan. Kazakhstan is the main oil producer in the region, while the rest of the region mainly produces gas led by Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan. As of 2019, the total proved reserves in the region are 31.4 billion barrels of oil and 825.8 trillion cubic feet […]

ADI conducted an assessment of the growth outlook for asphalt in emerging markets.

In the May 2021 edition of the ADI newsletter, we began with an in-depth analysis of the ExxonMobil & Engine No. 1 battle, exploring its transformative impact on the oil & gas industry. Uday Turaga, CEO of ADI Analytics, started a multi-part series that examines the implications for oil & gas operators in this new […]

In the May 2021 edition of the ADI chemicals newsletter, we explored major shifts across the specialty polymers, adhesives, and sustainability sectors. As global chemical demand grew, insights from FlexPO+ spotlight the future of engineered materials. Market momentum was reflected in acquisitions by Arkema and Arsenal Capital, while large-scale projects from Indian Oil, PPG, and […]

How are refiners addressing environmental, social, and governance (ESG) pressures from investors and stakeholders?

We continue our blog series on decarbonizing steel exploring new production pathways and the role of hydrogen.

Carbon emissions are hard to abate in chemicals but companies are pressing ahead.

ExxonMobil is proposing a massive carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) project on the Gulf Coast.