The global transition towards sustainable energy has placed green fuels at the forefront of efforts to decarbonize aviation, maritime, and heavy industries. These green fuels — renewable diesel (RD), liquefied natural gas (LNG), hydrogen, ammonia, and methanol — promise a low-carbon alternative to fossil fuels. However, mainstream adoption requires overcoming significant barriers, including scalability, infrastructure […]
Refineries in transition: Strategies for decarbonization
Refineries are responsible for the production of transportation fuels and other products, such as petrochemicals and lubricants, but they also contribute significantly to global GHG emissions. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), refinery GHG emissions in 2023 amounted to 160 million metric tons CO2 equivalent (MMT CO2e), with over 70% resulting from fuel […]
Can natural gas pipelines handle hydrogen?
Hydrogen is emerging as a promising option to decarbonize power generation, transportation, and other industries. One of the most significant barriers to scaling up hydrogen use is the lack of a transportation network. Currently, hydrogen is transported via high-pressure tube trailers and liquefied hydrogen tankers, but these methods are not economically feasible for large-scale and […]
The future of SAF under Trump : Will biofuels thrive or stall?
The reelection of President Donald Trump has raised concerns regarding the future of biofuels in the United States, including SAF. With the U.S. expected to produce 40% of global SAF supply through 2028, the already turbulent road to SAF adoption could face increased challenges during President Trump’s second term. SAF stakeholders have four primary concerns, […]
The Middle East’s gas boom: A new era of energy
The Middle East, long recognized for its vast oil reserves, is now experiencing a significant shift towards natural gas. Driven by soaring domestic demand, global energy security concerns, and the urgent need to reduce carbon emissions, several key countries in the region are embarking on ambitious gas development projects. Rising demand and production The region’s […]
Technical service contracts vs. production sharing contracts: A tale of two models
The choice between technical service contracts (TSCs) and production sharing contracts (PSCs) can significantly impact the development of a country’s oil and gas industry. Technical service contracts (TSCs) are agreements where a company provides technical expertise and services to the state-owned oil company in exchange for a fee. This model can be particularly attractive when […]
Methane emissions reduction: The game is on!
Decarbonization efforts in the oil and gas sector continue to gain momentum but face significant challenges. In our previous blog, we discussed the challenges oil and gas companies face in reducing upstream greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and highlighted several initiatives major operators such as ExxonMobil, Chevron, and Shell have made in GHG emissions reduction. However, […]
New gas pipelines alleviate bottlenecks
The U.S. natural gas sector is witnessing another transformation and ready for growth even if limited in pipeline infrastructure primarily as a way to prepare for increasing demand for natural gas and, meanwhile, addressing transportation constraints. Last year alone, new pipelines with a combined capacity of ~7 billion cubic feet per day (Bcf/d) came online, […]
Batteries of the cars go round and round!
Electric vehicles (EVs) demand continues to grow, albeit at a slightly slower pace, as ADI has reported previously. Policy support, falling battery pack and cell prices, rising consumer interest, and innovation by automotive OEMs are all driving this growth resulting in concerns on whether there is enough supply of various critical minerals including lithium, nickel, and other critical minerals. […]
Refining margins under pressure: The impact of economic slowdown
Petroleum refiners globally are experiencing reduced margins in 2024 compared to the previous year, as illustrated in Exhibit 1. The 3:2:1 crack spread has fallen sharply in several regions. Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp (ARA) has seen its refinery margins fall from $24/bbl to $8/bbl, a drop of 66%. Los Angeles has also faced a sharp decline, with margins […]
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