AMERICAS  CPChem to go ahead with alpha olefins expansion  CPChem plans to begin a 100 KT expansion of its normal alpha-olefins plant at Cedar Bayou in Texas. CPChem has obtained the approval of its board and the required environmental permits. Comments: The expansion of the alpha-olefins plant further reflects CPChem’s strategy to take advantage of […]

June 26, 2014 – ADI Analytics was quoted again in the media recently this time on the issue of crude oil exports.  The Australian Financial Review’s report of the U.S. Department of Energy’s company-specific approval of condensate exports from the Eagle Ford included comments from Uday Turaga, CEO of ADI Analytics.  An excerpt is provided […]

AMERICAS   CPChem begins construction of PE plants   Chevron Phillips Chemical has broken ground for the construction of 500 KTA PE plant in Old Ocean, TX. This is a part of Chevron Phillips Chemical’s USD 6 billion US Gulf Coast Petrochemicals Project which includes a 1,500 KTA ethane cracker at Cedar Bayou, Baytown, TX. […]

The North American shale gas revolution is a real and sustainable game changer. Unconventional resources exist globally, but their development will challenge and proceed more slowly than in North America. Innovation birthed the technologies that enabled North American shale gas and unconventional oil, though it has mostly focused on operational improvements. Finally, we will need […]

ADI Chemical Market Resources has conducted a detailed study on elastomeric polyolefin technologies, including TPOs, TPVs, POEs, and POPs—key thermoplastic elastomers with rubber-like properties used in automotive, packaging, construction, and medical applications. The report explores both conventional and reactor-made TPOs, along with advanced metallocene-catalyzed elastomers and plastomers. It provides in-depth analysis of market drivers, application […]

ADI Chemical Market Resources (ADI CMR) conducted a strategic study of the global polypropylene (PP) fiber market, covering fiber types such as bulked continuous filaments, monofilament, spun bonded, melt blown, and more. Produced using Ziegler-Natta or metallocene catalysts, PP fibers are increasingly used in carpets, hygiene and medical goods, geotextiles, and filtration. The report highlights […]

ADI Chemical Market Resources (ADI CMR) conducted a strategic study of the global polyolefin foams market, covering polyethylene (PE), polypropylene (PP), and ethylene-vinyl acetate (EVA) foams, including next-generation metallocene-based resins. These foams, which could be crosslinked or non-crosslinked, were used in protective packaging, automotive components, sporting goods, and medical applications. The development of high-melt strength […]

ADI Chemical Market Resources (ADI CMR) conducted a strategic study of the global polypropylene (PP) film market, covering both unoriented (UOPP) and biaxially oriented (BOPP) films. These cost-effective barrier films are used in flexible packaging, healthcare, cosmetics, and industrial applications. The report examines market shifts driven by sustainability, recyclability, and film performance across developed and […]

ADI Chemical Market Resources (ADI CMR) launched a multiclient study on China’s ethylene and polyethylene (PE) market. The study analyzed key trends that shaped this critical segment of the global chemical value chain, including China’s growing self-sufficiency, evolving trade flows, and capacity expansions. With PE demand historically driven by China, the report provided detailed insights […]

AMERICAS   Sasol and Ineos to move forward with HDPE JV   Sasol and Ineos will be proceeding with a 50-50 JV for the manufacture of bimodal HDPE at Ineos’ manufacturing site in LaPorte, TX. The JV will construct a 470 KTA HDPE plant which is expected to begin operations in 2016. The plant will […]

AMERICAS   Flint Hills Resources to acquire PetroLogistics   Flint Hills Resources will be acquiring propylene producer PetroLogistics for USD 2.1 billion. PetroLogisticsis a major producer of propylene and operates the only propylene dehydrogenation facility currently operating in the United States. The propylene production facility has a capacity of about 725 KTA. Comments: As a […]

ADI Analytics’ 2014 Shale Gas Innovation Report offers critical insights into unconventional oil and gas innovation. This presentation , which they originally presented at the Shale Gas Innovation Contest, details how technology and innovation fueled the rapid development of North American shale plays. The report highlights how these advancements promote sustainability. They achieve this by […]