Super-hard materials, including tungsten carbide and diamond, exceed a specific hardness threshold, rendering conventional manufacturing techniques like milling and turning inapplicable.

IIoT and digital are finding their way but slowly in midstream oil and gas markets.

ADI has launched a monthly subscription service covering the North American downstream market, including insights on crude oil to chemicals. 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 […]

In the August 2019 edition of the ADI chemicals newsletter, we provided a global snapshot of key developments shaping the chemical industry. Amid ongoing economic uncertainty and trade tensions impacting major markets like the U.S. and China, companies pursued strategic investments, divestitures, and operational shifts. Highlights include new plant operations in the Americas, major acquisitions […]

In the August 2019 edition of the ADI newsletter, we explored the evolving landscape of the oil and gas industry, with a focus on two key areas: the gradual adoption of the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) and digital technologies in the midstream sector, and the strategic capital expenditure (CAPEX) decisions being made by upstream […]

Global polyolefin demand has shifted towards Asia while growing, and Russia, driven by feedstock and import substitution policies, aims to reduce imports despite limited success in polypropylene.

An insightful webinar featured Uday Turaga, CEO of ADI Chemical Market Resources (CMR), which had been part of ADI Analytics since late 2017, as he explored the future of the chemical industry, highlighting key trends, investment opportunities, and challenges. The expert panel delved into market disruptions, specialty chemical opportunities, and the increasing importance of sustainability‑driven […]

ADI has launched a monthly subscription service covering the North American downstream market, including insights on crude oil to chemicals. 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 […]

In the July 2019 edition of the ADI newsletter, ADI explored key trends in the Bakken shale play, highlighting the evolving landscape of this vital U.S. energy resource. We also examined the robust rise in refining capital expenditures, focusing on the driving factors behind this trend. Additionally, we took a closer look at the growing […]

In the July 2019 edition of the ADI chemicals newsletter, ADI explored key developments in the global chemical industry amid slowing growth in North America and a declining global Purchasing Manager’s Index (PMI). Despite economic headwinds, companies are pushing forward with strategic investments, sustainability efforts, and digital initiatives. Highlights include new petrochemical and methanol projects […]

ADI 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 first […]

ADI Chemical Market Resources (ADI CMR) conducted a strategic study of the global tie layer resin (TLR) market, focusing on functionalized polyolefins that bond dissimilar materials in multi-layer packaging and automotive structures. The report examines evolving technologies—including new resins based on advanced Ziegler-Natta and metallocene catalysts—alongside trends in flexible and rigid packaging, compounding, and automotive […]