At the 2020 ADI Forum, top analyst Brandon Johnson broke down key trends in the natural gas liquids (NGL) market. From supply projections and rising demand to pricing impacts and monetization options, this session provided a deep dive into how ethane, propane, and butane shaped global markets. The discussion covered the rapid growth of ethane […]

At the 2020 ADI Forum, Mark Herrmann, VP, Commercial Operations, NRG Energy, and Eric Carlos, Sr. Executive Advisor, SoEnergy International, spoke during the power panel. Key topics included the future of transmission lines, the role of large-scale renewable projects like wind and solar, and the need for new transmission infrastructure. The central theme was that […]

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 LNG Markets panel at the 2020 ADI Forum, Lisa Leland, Senior Vice President, Gas Supply, Annova LNG, and Scott Chrisman, Former Chief Commercial Officer, Sempra LNG, shared insights, moderated by Uday Turaga, CEO, ADI Analytics, on construction challenges in LNG projects and effective preparation strategies. They highlighted that construction delays significantly impacted costs […]

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, […]

During the upstream panel at the 2020 ADI Forum, moderated by Utkarsh Gupta, Senior Analyst, ADI Analytics, Jonathan Crane, Vice President of Wells Digital Deployment, Shell, shared insights on shale performance. He highlighted the challenge for shale operators in stabilizing well flow rates while navigating economic and technical limitations, emphasizing the crucial role of well […]

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 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, 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, 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, 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 […]