Capital project support

Deliver complex projects with confidence.

We support capital projects with feasibility studies, cost modeling, and execution planning. Clients value our ability to work closely with internal teams and deliver insights that drive real-world results.

Capital projects drive growth for oil and gas, energy, and chemical companies. Capital project returns in energy and chemicals depend on creative conceptualization, rigorous risk and decision analyses, technology choice and integration, and safe, timely, and cost-effective execution. For larger companies, value also depends the effective management of their portfolio of capital projects.

At the capital project planning stage, ADI Analytics can help clients maximize lifecycle returns and reduce risks in three ways. First, we analyze the business case for its strategic and operational impacts. Second, ADI Analytics evaluates project choices and configurations using a common methodology to identify best option. Finally, our team can assess technology licensors, equipment vendors, and EPC contractors and contracting and procurement strategies based on the project configuration and client resources and capabilities.

Once projects are underway, our team can help improve safety, timeliness, and cost-effectiveness by (1) developing and implementing project controls and monitoring dashboards, (2) developing strategies to manage stakeholders such as contractors, licensors, and vendors, (3) advising the technical and operational teams on best practices in lean engineering and construction for accelerated completion and start-up, and (4) conducting due diligence on project readiness to complement owners’ engineers.

Finally, ADI Analytics can help clients with managing their portfolio of capital projects by (1) developing or strengthening the project development process with clear strategy-driven criteria, work flows, budgets and value estimation tools, and document templates, (2) formulating portfolio-centered analytics and dashboards to monitor and manage projects, and (3) creating playbooks to improve value at each step of the project from conception to start-up.

Project scoping

Technology selection

Vendor evaluation

Final investment decision support

Relevant projects

Coached refinery VPs on best practices in capital projects.
Designed org to manage small capital projects for E&P player.
Supported licensor selection with rigorous analytics for refiner.
Benchmarked E&P firm process to reveal gaps costing $50M annually.

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Work with ADI

Seismic study market analysis

ADI Analytics conducted a market analysis of seismic study services to support an independent exploration and production (E&P) company’s evaluation of technology options and supply chain cost optimization. The client An independent E&P company evaluating seismic study solutions and sourcing strategies. The situation The client sought to understand the seismic services landscape, evaluate vendor engagement […]

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Upstream portfolio review for national oil company

ADI Analytics led a two-phase project to support a national oil company’s review of its upstream portfolio, covering conventional, unconventional, offshore, and oil sands assets. The client A national oil company reviewing and reshaping its upstream asset portfolio. The situation The client needed a structured approach to evaluate existing assets, define a target portfolio under […]

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Refracturing technologies and strategy assessment

ADI Analytics conducted an assessment of refracturing technologies and strategies to support an oil and gas major’s evaluation of unconventional well refracturing opportunities. The client A major oil and gas company evaluating refracturing opportunities in unconventional plays. The situation The client needed a comprehensive view of refracturing technologies, costs, market practices, and strategic opportunities to […]

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Asset valuation for African oil and gas company

ADI Analytics supported an African oil and gas company in valuing its upstream assets and developing an informed investment strategy. The client An African oil and gas company evaluating upstream asset investment and development options. The situation The client needed valuation support and strategic guidance to assess its asset portfolio and determine a viable investment […]

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Benchmarking corporate functions for a valued oil & gas client

ADI Analytics conducted a benchmarking study of corporate functions such as sustainability, corporate social responsibility (CSR), and government affairs for a mid-sized oil and gas company. The client A mid-sized oil and gas company seeking to strengthen key corporate functions. The situation The client needed a comparative analysis of its performance across core corporate functions […]

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Shale gas strategy development for E&P player

ADI Analytics supported a leading exploration and production (E&P) independent in developing its shale gas strategy, including organizational design, process development, and opportunity evaluation. The client A leading independent E&P company pursuing entry into shale gas. The situation The client needed to establish a strategic foundation, processes, and organization to enter and scale up operations […]

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What We Do

More consulting services

ADI offers a wide range of consulting services to help clients assess markets, develop strategy, address uncertainty, optimize operations, and strengthen corporate functions, leveraging propriety data, models, analytics, and insightful research reports.

Vendor evaluation

Optimize price and performance by identifying, assessing, ranking, and recommending vendors using robust analytics.

Cost benchmarking

Benchmark company performance and technologies for better decision-making using qualitative and quantitative measures.

Technology scale-up

Assess technologies for investment, develop business models and growth strategies, and amplify R&D and commercialization.

Operational improvement

Analyze operations and identify improvement pathways across metrics, processes, and personnel to achieve operational excellence.

Innovation/R&D strategy

Design, implement, and improve R&D programs from ideation to commercialization to drive effective innovation.

Communications design

Design communication strategies, research key messages, and develop content for various business goals.

Customer Results

ADI did a study for us. They were very responsive, had a quick turnaround, and understood our problem, providing relevant information for our needs.

Joseph Gentry VP, Licensing, GTC Vorro

Insights

CBAM puts a new price tag on emissions

On April 7, 2026, the European Commission announced the first official Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) certificate price for Q1 2026 at €75.36 per tonne of CO2 equivalent (~$88/t CO2e), marking the EU’s first explicit carbon price applied to imported goods. This rate will be applied to the embedded emissions in CBAM-covered imports and is […]

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Immersion cooling fluids are taking on more importance as data‑center operators deploy higher‑power artificial intelligence (AI) and high-performance computing (HPC) systems. Rack densities are increasing faster than traditional air systems can accommodate, and liquid cooling is now part of the design discussion for many new builds and retrofits. In that context, fluid properties affect reliability, […]

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implications on upstream midstream refining chemicals and petrochemicals because of UAE exit from OPEC

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Implications of UAE’s exit from OPEC

Part of ADI Analytics’ ongoing coverage of the implications of the Iran conflict across oil & gas, LNG, refined products, and chemicals. The UAE’s exit from OPEC (see our prior blog) in late April 2026 reflects a decisive shift toward a volume‑driven strategy focused on monetizing its hydrocarbon resource base ahead of the global energy […]

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