Competitive analysis

Know your landscape. Sharpen your edge.

Our clients appreciate how we go beyond surface-level benchmarking. ADI Analytics delivers competitive intelligence that’s specific, strategic, and actionable—helping you understand where you stand and how to lead in your segment.

We use proprietary databases and industry-specific research to map competitive dynamics across oil & gas, energy, and chemicals.

Relevant projects

  • Benchmarked 15 biofuel and biochemical technologies for VC firm.
  • Developed a comprehensive shale gas strategy for an exploration and production (E&P) company.
  • Compared segment strategy against peers for industrial gas firm.
  • Evaluated CSR and HSE functions in 14 peers for oil company.
  • Ranked 20 refineries by operational reliability for Asian refiner.

Experience

Competitive analysis for mobile emissions catalysts

ADI Analytics gathered competitive intelligence on the operational and commercial practices of key mobile emissions catalysts manufacturers. This effort included benchmarking their manufacturing processes and technology, as well as their sales and commercial strategies. The client A large European chemical producer sought to maximize margins and profitability for its mobile emissions catalysts business. The situation […]

Steam cracker electrification and tail gas analysis

ADI Analytics evaluated the costs and technical implications of steam cracker electrification and tail gas recovery to support a client’s assessment of unconventional hydrocarbon feedstocks. The client A U.S.-based start-up with a proprietary process evaluating unconventional hydrocarbon streams for use in steam cracker operations. The situation The client was exploring using steam cracker tail gas […]

Strategic insights on biofuels practices

ADI Analytics conducted voice-of-customer research through a two-phase primary research approach. The client A leading manufacturer of analytical instruments and test equipment. The situation Understand the operational practices of biofuels storage, blending, testing, and certification within refining companies. ADI’s contributions Content needed. Interviewing operators Interviewed 15-20 operators, including majors, National Oil Companies (NOCs), and independent […]

EVSE market and investment outlook

ADI Analytics conducted a three-week study of the electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) market to support a client’s investment planning. The client A firm exploring growth opportunities in the electric vehicle infrastructure space, with a focus on charging equipment, power systems, and associated services. The situation The client needed a forward-looking assessment of EV adoption […]

Competitive positioning of a hydrogen tech company

ADI Analytics supported a competitive assessment of a hydrogen technology company by identifying key players, validating strategic hypotheses, and conducting primary research across the hydrogen and electrolysis landscape. The client A diversified holding company evaluating the competitive positioning of one of its portfolio companies in hydrogen generation and electrolysis. The situation The client wanted to […]

Competitive benchmarking for gas processing plant vendor

ADI Analytics conducted a competitive benchmarking study for a gas processing plant vendor using extensive voice-of-customer research to uncover trends, evaluate competitors, and inform strategic decisions. The client A vendor of gas processing plants seeking to better understand customer perceptions, competitive dynamics, and market trends. The situation The client wanted to assess its competitive positioning […]

Oilfield chemicals investment review

ADI Analytics conducted a comprehensive review of the global oilfield chemicals market to support a venture capital investor’s evaluation of potential investment opportunities. The client A venture capital firm evaluating opportunities in the oilfield chemicals sector. The situation The client needed a detailed market review across multiple oilfield chemical segments to inform its investment thesis, […]

Customer Results
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Tech licensing: Where downstream value is shifting

Over the past two years, EPC firms have begun talking about process technology licensing in a materially different way. In corporate filings, expert calls, and investor communications, licensing is no longer positioned as an adjunct to project execution. Instead, it is increasingly framed as a core strategic lever—one that delivers capital light margins, recurring revenue, […]

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Five shifts reshaping the methane emissions market

We shared some of ADI Analytics’ research on methane emissions at the 5th Energy Emissions Management Conference in Houston last week.  While the methane emissions measurement, reporting, and verification (MRV) landscape is clearly far more mixed today than a year ago, operators in 2026 continue to address material challenges around regulatory pressure, buyer requirements, and […]

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Stranded gas in Alberta and the Permian move data centers off the grid

In March 2026, Capital Power advanced plans for a large data center in Alberta using on‑site gas‑fired generation tied to AECO pricing. With AECO prices recently around US$1.00–1.20 per MMBtu, fuel costs are among the lowest available to data‑center developers in North America, reinforcing Alberta’s appeal as a destination for power‑intensive compute. This momentum is […]