During the 2019 ADI Forum, Fabio Ribeiro, Director, CISTAR, discussed the future of the chemical industry and the crucial role of innovation in gas utilization. He highlighted two significant trends shaping the sector: the development of new chemistries for readily available C2 to C5 hydrocarbons, which already possess carbon-carbon bonds, making them valuable for novel […]

During the 2019 ADI Forum, industry experts Jennifer Jewson, Director, NA Feedstocks, LyondellBasell; Angela John, Director, Structured Products, BP, and Dave Marchese, CEO, Caliche Development Partners, discussed critical trends shaping the propane market in a session moderated by Brandon Johnson, Project Manager, ADI Analytics. Key discussion points included the decline in U.S. residential and commercial […]

During the 2019 ADI Forum, Jennifer Jewson, Director, NA Feedstocks, LyondellBasell, and Dave Marchese, CEO, Caliche Development Partner, shared their #ethane outlook in a session moderated by Brandon Johnson, Project Manager, ADI Analytics. They highlighted the rapid evolution of the ethane market, noting the significant impact of the CP and Exxon crackers in 2018, each […]

At the 2019 ADI Forum, Panuswee Dwivedi, Project Manager at ADI Analytics, spoke about how single‑use plastics continued to pose environmental challenges. While new technologies were making plastic recycling more economical, “enhanced producer responsibility” regulations were emerging. However, a critical challenge of securing enough waste plastic feedstock remained. This scarcity was so significant that major […]

Panuswee Dwivedi, Analyst, ADI Analytics, discussed the implications of slowing global methanol growth for the U.S. methanol industry at the 2019 ADI Forum. She pointed out that while the global olefins market continues to expand, its growth rate has decreased from 6% to 4%, largely due to the high costs associated with the methanol-to-olefins (MTO) […]

During the LNG Markets panel at the 2019 ADI Forum, James Reddinger, Chief Executive Officer, Stabilis Energy, discussed the various factors influencing the price of small‑scale LNG, the advantages it provided to end users, and its increasing competitiveness within the marketplace when compared to alternatives such as diesel, propane, fuel oil, and compressed natural gas, […]

During the gas utilization panel at the 2019 ADI Forum, Eberhard Lucke, Vice President of Process Engineering and Technology, NiQuan Energy, explored the economics of gas‑to‑liquids (GTL) projects, emphasizing that their success hinged on low natural gas prices and high‑value end products. The discussion delved into how the GTL project in Trinidad and Tobago navigated […]

During the gas utilization panel at ADI Analytics’ annual oil & gas conference at the 2019 ADI Forum, Fabio Ribeiro, Director, CISTAR, discussed the intertwined relationship between economics and innovation. He explained that overcoming the technical, economic, and environmental barriers of new processes requires a systems-based approach where economic analysis guides technical decisions, encompassing modular […]

During the 2019 ADI Forum’s Downstream Panel, moderated by Uday Turaga, CEO of ADI Analytics, Chris Knirk, Procurement Head, C&T at Shell, shared insights into Shell’s capital investment strategy in the downstream sector. His discussion highlighted Shell’s refining portfolio optimization, including recent asset sales, as well as the company’s strategic focus on integrated refining and […]

During the 2019 ADI Forum, Uday Turaga, CEO, ADI Analytics, analyzed the operational and investment challenges Gulf Coast refiners face as they adapt to increased light crude production from the Permian Basin. The discussion addressed whether Gulf Coast refiners have reached their maximum capacity for processing light crude, the necessary infrastructure and capital investments required […]

During the 2019 ADI Forum, Linda Berndt, VP, Eagle LNG Partners, shared insights on the transformative role of ISO tanks and modular infrastructure in LNG delivery to the Caribbean. She addressed the specific challenges of supplying LNG to dispersed island markets and the innovative solutions making it feasible. The discussion covered how ISO tanks simplify […]

During the 2019 ADI Forum, John Powell, SVP and COO, NGLs, Crestwood Equity Partners, and Eric Hazeldine, EVP & Midstream SME, Quorum Software, analyzed the impact of slowing oil and gas production on midstream markets. By 2020, industry leaders faced even more significant hurdles as evolving market dynamics and shrinking margins compelled companies to revise […]