Why do data centers need better cooling? Data centers are the foundation of digitalization. These facilities are the physical locations that hold the servers used for AI processing and cloud computing. Skyrocketing demand for AI is resulting in a race to build new data center capacity. However, today’s data centers are an order of magnitude […]
What will growth in shale look like?
Significant consolidation within the shale patch has continued, as ADI has previously discussed in its blogs. This trend has led to a heightened emphasis on cost optimization, strategic and sustainable growth, and a disciplined approach to production. Moreover, favorable oil prices over the past two years have facilitated numerous large acquisitions and private equity exits where large companies […]
The 2024 U.S. Presidential Election – Part 2: How will Harris and Trump impact U.S. energy policies?
Beginning with the 2016 Presidential election in the U.S., ADI has been publishing a summary of energy policy proposals by the leading candidates. Our summary has typically collected the positions of the two candidates on key energy issues, and we have tried to be objective by using their own words — made through statements reported […]
Direct lithium extraction technology: Breaking new ground in lithium production
The demand for lithium is on the rise due to its role as a crucial component in electric vehicle (EV) batteries and energy storage systems. Major oil and gas companies such as Equinor and ExxonMobil are seizing opportunities in this growing market. ExxonMobil is constructing a lithium production facility in Arkansas and has recently secured […]
The turbulent road to a SAF future
The aviation industry stands at a critical crossroads in its journey toward sustainability. In recent years, interest in SAF has surged, with airlines making significant commitments to incorporate this fuel into their operations, while governments around the world are launching initiatives to enhance SAF production and adoption. The Biden Administration’s SAF Grand Challenge, for instance, […]
Finding the perfect spot to build your next project
Selecting the site for a new hydrogen project, chemicals plant, or renewable energy facility can be a long and rigorous process. The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) is driving investment into new energy transition projects, but location is often a critical factor in project’s success. Whether it’s the company’s first, second, or hundredth facility, finding the […]
How U.S. states are reshaping plastic waste management
California signed the Plastic Pollution Prevention and Packaging Producer Responsibility Act (SB 54) into law in June 2022 to reduce plastic waste generation and increase recycling in the state. The law sets plastic source reduction goals, imposing strict compliance, reporting, and fee requirements on manufacturers, distributors, and retailers of single-use packaging and other covered materials. […]
Natural gas goes to Six Flags
ADI has been reporting about struggling natural gas prices over the past year. U.S. natural gas prices have been on a rollercoaster again this year despite the country emerging as the top LNG exporter globally. Henry Hub benchmark prices started at $3.18 per MMBtu in the beginning of this year but fell to $1.49 per […]
Uncertainties with GHG emissions of plastics production
The greenhouse gas (GHG) footprint of plastics continues to find attention with a recent report published by researchers at Lawrence Berkeley National Lab (LBNL) in April 2024. In the past, this issue was looked at by McKinsey in July 2022 when they estimated life cycle GHG emissions of plastics. According to the LBNL report, in […]
Greener chemical operations – Part 2: Characteristics of renewable electricity options
Renewable electricity is becoming increasingly accessible for companies striving to meet their sustainability goals. They can either generate it themselves or procure it from third-party providers. There are seven options a chemical company can use to obtain renewable electricity such as owned on-site generation, owned off-site generation, on-site Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) / operating leases, […]
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