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.

Watch this insightful webinar on petrochemicals and plastics with Uday Turaga, CEO of ADI Analytics, as part of the Oil and Gas in the Perfect Storm series in 2020. He explored key industry challenges, market shifts, and the evolving role of petrochemicals in the future of energy.

ADI has launched a monthly subscription service covering the North American downstream market, including insights from PADD analysis during COVID-19. Our research service provides a monthly report comprising two parts. Our goal is to provide research, market intelligence, analytics, and insights to help subscribers build a strategic, forward-looking view of downstream markets, operations, assets, and […]

ADI Chemical Market Resources (ADI CMR) conducted a strategic study of the global polypropylene (PP) market, covering homopolymers and copolymers used across diverse industries including food packaging, automotive, healthcare, and electronics. The study explores PP’s polymerization technologies, additive systems, and compounding trends that enhance its mechanical and thermal performance. With global PP production exceeding 85 […]

In the May 2020 edition of the ADI chemicals newsletter, we highlighted the continued global economic weakness in Q2 2020, with GDP forecasted to shrink 3% and auto sales and PMIs down across most regions. It covered rising demand for hot melt adhesives and insights from ADI’s petrochemical webinar on navigating COVID-19. Industry updates include […]

At a 2020 webinar, Uday Turaga, CEO of ADI Analytics—a specialized consulting firm in oil, gas, and energy markets—led an insightful discussion exploring the state of natural gas and LNG amid market uncertainty. The session delved into supply and demand dynamics, the influence of associated gas production, and the challenges confronting LNG exports. It provided […]

The refining panel session at the 2020 ADI Forum – our consulting firm’s annual oil & gas conference – in January this year was brimming with justified optimism.  After several years of questioning and cross-questioning, IMO 2020 – the International Maritime Organization’s rule limiting sulfur in marine fuel oil – was finally here and refiners […]

A third of the world’s population is today living in countries that have enforced moderate to severe lockdowns on virtually all human activity to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. In all, 27 countries have imposed lockdowns with nearly all of them opting for severe measures. Only three countries – Israel, Ireland, and the Czech Republic […]