Bolivia’s YPFB employs an LNG virtual pipeline system, transporting LNG via tanker trucks from the Rio Grande liquefaction plant to supply natural gas to the remote towns of San Julian, San Jose de Chiquitos, and Tupiza, bypassing existing pipeline networks.

Chemical industry summary  With the Q2 earnings season in sight, financial analysts are forecasting flat year-on-year earnings results from any chemical companies, with a relative balance of puts and takes from last year’s performance. However, it is likely that industry leaders will note some encouraging signs on the horizon, with several industries seeing modest improvement […]

In 2014, China’s LNG demand reached a peak of 2.7 bcfd, ranking it third globally behind Japan and South Korea. Subsequently, economic deceleration led to the first decline in Chinese LNG imports since their inception in 2006.

Dominant silicon photovoltaics face material intensity and purity costs; alternatives like dye-sensitized, organic, perovskite, and quantum dot cells are explored.

Pipeline corrosion management is being improved through advanced operational practices and technologies, as demonstrated in this case study.

Despite increasing ethanol blending, the value of octane has significantly risen from 2010 to 2015. This unexpected trend is attributed to various factors affecting the refining industry.

Historically tolerated cost overruns are now untenable due to depressed oil prices, necessitating cost reduction strategies for offshore operators to achieve breakeven and project profitability.

Chemical industry summary Recent news for global chemicals has been dominated by M&A. This week, Westlake Chemical announced that the board of its acquisition target Axiall has agreed to sell the company for the significantly improved offer of US$33 per share representing an enterprise value of US$3.8 billion. This valuation is a 31% increase from […]

ADI Chemical Market Resources has completed a strategic assessment of linear alpha olefins (LAOs)—key comonomers like 1-butene, 1-hexene, and 1-octene used in LLDPE, HDPE, POEs, and POPs. LAOs also serve as feedstock for synthetic lubricants, plasticizers, surfactants, and solvents. The report explores shifts in LAO technologies, including production routes such as ethylene oligomerization and Shell’s […]

ADI Chemical Market Resources (ADI CMR) presents an in-depth study of polyethylene catalyst technologies, focusing on the evolving use of Ziegler-Natta, chromium, and metallocene catalysts in low-pressure LLDPE and HDPE production. The report examines how catalyst selection and reactor configurations impact resin properties tailored for specific applications. With patent expirations enabling broader access and licensing, […]

ADI Chemical Market Resources conducted a strategic study on the growing use of polyolefins in the global automotive industry. Polypropylene (PP) is the most widely used polyolefin due to its lightweight, durability, and excellent processing properties. Polyethylene (PE) is used to a lesser extent. Elastomeric polyolefins, including TPOs, TPVs, and R-TPOs, are used for flexibility […]

ADI Analytics presented at the 2016 Oil & Gas Supply Chain Forum held in Houston, Texas on April 5-6. The event featured 20 speakers covering a range of oil and gas supply chain issues and topics. Uday Turaga of ADI Analytics, presented “Evolving the Supply Chain to Address Operators’ Pain Points”. The presentation can be […]