HOUSTON, Texas–Unconventional oil and gas in North America has ushered in a flurry of capital projects aimed at taking advantage of cheap and abundant natural gas. New research from the oil and gas market research and consulting firm, ADI Analytics, forecasts that capital spend on natural gas monetization projects is anticipated to grow at a […]

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Uday Turaga of ADI Analytics recently spoke at the Small- and Mid-scale LNG Conference in Houston. He drew from ADI Analytics’ Natural Gas Monetization Advisory and spoke about small-scale LNG infrastructure and new business models that are taking advantage of the shale gas boom in combination with small-scale LNG. A version of the presentation is […]

At the Methanol Conference in 2015, the presentation “Natural Gas Utilization via Small-Scale Methanol Technologies” explored growing interest in North American natural gas monetization. An abundant supply of cheap natural gas drives this interest. It highlights key factors. Gas flaring, favorable pricing, mature product markets, and diverse end-uses propel interest in small-scale methanol. The discussion […]

ADI Chemical Market Resources has completed a detailed analysis of high melt-strength polypropylene (HMS PP) technologies, designed to enhance PP’s processability in applications like extrusion foaming, thermoforming, and blow molding. HMS PP is produced through techniques such as long-chain branching and molecular modification, making it competitive with polystyrene and polyethylene in performance-demanding uses. Key applications […]

ADI Chemical Market Resources (ADI CMR) conducted a strategic study of global styrene block copolymer (SBC) markets, including SBS, SEBS, and SIS. These thermoplastic elastomers offer outstanding mechanical, elastic, and processing properties and are widely used as polymer modifiers and in adhesives, films, wire and cable, roofing, and automotive parts. The report analyzes supply-demand dynamics, […]

LNG peak shaving involves storing LNG at power plants for use during periods of high electricity demand, typically driven by extreme seasonal temperatures.

AMERICAS Dunkin’ Donuts seeking replacement of EPS cup Dunkin’ Brands Group Inc. has looked for alternatives to expanded polystyrene (EPS) foam cups for its coffee cups. Currently, polypropylene foam cups from Berry Plastics Group have been considered the best alternative to EPS foam cups. Dunkin’ Donuts also seeks a new and recyclable lid to be […]

Stricter marine emissions regulations drive interest in cleaner fuels; abundant North American shale gas offers LNG and methanol as lower-emission alternatives to traditional fuels.

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ADI Analytics was cited in Bloomberg’s story about Freeport LNG, which is set to start operations in 2018. ADI Analytics drew upon its database of all LNG projects in the United States to find that no Chinese customers have yet been disclosed on off-take agreements for LNG export projects. “Aside from Cheniere Energy Inc.’s Sabine […]

Diesel dominance in U.S. heavy-duty trucking faces potential displacement by abundant, low-cost natural gas, particularly LNG. Regional adoption, notably in California, precedes anticipated national expansion.