Since its launch in 2017, the ADI Forum—ADI Analytics’ annual oil & gas, energy, and chemicals conference—has grown into a premier platform for industry leaders. Designed to facilitate strategic conversations across the entire oil & gas value chain, the forum brings together experts from upstream, oilfield services, midstream, LNG, refining, and petrochemicals. At its core, […]

In the January 2020 edition of the ADI chemicals newsletter, we covered how global economic indicators (GDP, PMI) continued to decline, signaling ongoing uncertainty. In the Americas, there were moves in plastics recycling (Avangard/Dow), ethylene production (Formosa Plastics), and a joint venture acquisition. In Europe, BASF expanded polyurethane capacity, Nestlé invested in reducing virgin plastics, […]

ADI has launched a monthly subscription service covering the North American downstream market. 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 supply chain. The first part reviews historical […]

In the August 2019 edition of the ADI newsletter, ADI explored two major themes shaping the future of the energy sector. As interest in the energy transition accelerates, we examine how coal-fired power producers are responding to shifting market dynamics and regulatory pressures. Additionally, we took a closer look at the growing adoption of Industrial […]

In the December 2019 edition of the ADI chemicals newsletter, we highlighted significant trends and developments in the global chemical industry. With global auto sales and the Purchasing Manager’s Index (PMI) having continued to decline, the industry faced economic challenges. However, construction spending was on the rise in most countries, except India and Canada. Key […]

The energy transition aims for a carbon-free system via full electrification, driven by advocacy groups. The U.S. energy mix has shifted from nuclear/hydro to coal/natural gas, with renewables poised to lead due to coal plant closures, cheaper renewables, and better storage.

Shale gas and light tight oil producers are now trying to bend the cost curve with monster well pads.

Interest in hydrogen as a fuel and source of energy is surging again.

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 November 2019 edition of the ADI newsletter, this newsletter highlighted a renewed focus on hydrogen as an energy source and noted shale producers’ efforts to reduce costs through “monster well pads.”

In the November 2019 edition of the ADI chemicals newsletter, we highlighted key trends in the global chemical industry, including weak auto markets and a declining Purchasing Manager’s Index (PMI) due to trade disputes and a slowing global economy. The Americas saw petrochemical expansion and a new gas market entrant. Europe focused on battery tech […]

ADI has launched a monthly subscription service covering the North American downstream market. 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 supply chain. The first part reviews historical […]