During the 2020 ADI Forum, Uday Turaga, CEO of ADI Analytics, examined the evolving economics of U.S. light tight oil production, noting that while break-even costs saw significant declines between 2013 and 2016 due to operational improvements and service cost reductions, these gains have since leveled off. The discussion focused on the increasing difficulty of […]

During the 2020 ADI Forum, Uday Turaga, Chief Executive Officer, ADI Analytics, discussed the evolving role of private equity in the U.S. oil and gas sector. While private capital remained a key funding source for exploration and production, especially in the Permian Basin, challenges in exiting investments were prompting firms to adapt. This included building […]

During the 2020 ADI Forum, Roy Hartstein, Managing Director, Responsible Energy Solutions, highlighted the critical need to reduce both methane and carbon dioxide emissions from natural gas production to combat climate change. 1. He emphasized that flaring was a major contributor to emissions in the oil and gas industry, making its reduction one of the […]

During the 2020 ADI Forum, One Future Executive Director Richard Hyde shared valuable insights on how shale operators were tackling methane emissions amidst the ongoing energy transition. This discussion, part of ADI Analytics’ annual oil and gas conference, highlighted the strategic investments, process improvements, and innovative solutions being implemented by industry leaders to reduce emissions […]

During the 2020 ADI Forum, industry leaders John Powell, SVP & COO, NGLs, Crestwood Equity Partners, and Eric Hazeldine, EVP & Midstream SME, Quorum Software, discussed how private equity is transforming the midstream sector. The current low borrowing costs and appealing cash-on-cash returns are prompting investors to move away from short-term strategies towards a long-term […]

During the 2020 ADI Forum, industry leaders John Powell, SVP & COO, NGLs, Crestwood Equity Partners, and Eric Hazeldine, EVP & Midstream SME, Quorum Software, addressed the significant challenge of midstream constraints in key basins, notably Western Canada. Pipeline delays, canceled LNG projects, and negative gas prices are hindering producers’ market access, especially for natural […]

During the 2020 ADI Forum, Horace Hobbs, Chief Economist, Phillips 66, shared insights on the future of bunker fuel as the marine industry transitions to lower-carbon options. While bunker fuel remains the primary choice, the longevity of ships indicates that this shift will be a long-term process, with demand persisting even if traditional fuel production […]

During the 2020 ADI Forum, Gregory Dolan, CEO, Methanol Institute, highlighted the thriving U.S. methanol industry, fueled by significant investments that are creating jobs and stimulating economic growth. A single large-scale methanol plant, capable of producing 4,000 tons daily, can lead to a $1.1 billion investment, thousands of jobs, and billions more in economic impact. […]

During the 2020 ADI Forum, Gregory Dolan, CEO, Methanol Institute, discussed the growing significance of methanol in the global energy landscape. Despite historical concerns about toxicity and handling, innovations, such as Li Shufu’s methanol-powered taxis in China, demonstrate its safe integration into transportation. With 20,000 such taxis operating in China, methanol is emerging as a […]

During the 2020 ADI Forum, Gregory Dolan, CEO, Methanol Institute, discussed the comparative cost efficiency of methanol and Fischer-Tropsch (FT) processes for gas-to-liquids production. While large FT projects in regions like Qatar are significantly larger than methanol plants, methanol production offers greater adaptability to various gas feedstocks. The investment for a mega methanol plant producing […]

During the 2020 ADI Forum, ADI Analytics’ annual oil and gas conference, Helen Currie, Chief Economist, ConocoPhillips, discussed the changing significance of drilling rigs in shaping production outlooks. She noted that modern rigs possessed far greater efficiency, with a single rig often equaling the output of multiple rigs from 15 years prior, a trend especially […]

During the upstream panel at the 2020 ADI Forum, Helen Currie, Chief Economist, ConocoPhillips, discussed the global outlook for shale gas and tight oil. While these resources were present globally, significant development beyond North America was still limited, with Argentina being a leading example. However, other countries faced hurdles in scaling up production, as infrastructure, […]