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 […]

AMERICAS  Synthos to build Nd-PBR plant  Synthos will be investing in a USD 170 million synthetic rubber plant at Triunfo, Brazil. The plant will produce neodiyum catalyzed polybutadiene (Nd-PBR) rubber based on Michelin’s technology. The raw material for the plant will be supplied by Braskem. The plant will have a capacity of 80 KTA and […]

AMERICAS  Westlake to place ethylene assets in limited partnership  Westlake Chemical plans to place its ethylene assets into a separately traded limited partnership. Westlake Chemical Partners LP, will own two ethylene facilities at Lake Charles, LA, one ethylene unit at Calvert City, KY and an ethylene pipeline that runs from Mont Belvieu, TX to Westlake’s […]

March 26, 2014 – The Australian Financial Review quoted ADI Analytics in its story on the Jordan Cove LNG project approval by the U.S. Department of Energy.  In addition to citing ADI Analytics’ estimates of LNG shipping costs, the Australian Financial Review also quoted our firm’s senior consultant and CEO, Uday Turaga, to provide expert […]

ADI Analytics recently shared insights on gas-to-liquids (GTL) projects at the SMi GTL Conference in Houston. The presentation covered cost reduction and economic improvement for North American GTL projects. Traditional large-scale GTL projects in North America face tough competition. They struggle to compete economically with LNG export projects. High capital costs significantly impact their returns. […]