M&A strategy and due diligence

De-risking transactions and asset acquisitions across oil & gas, energy, and chemicals

Executing successful transactions across oil & gas, energy, and chemicals demands comprehensive, fast-paced evaluation of complex commercial and technical risks. ADI Analytics provides deep commercial, technical, and regulatory diligence under tight transaction timelines to support critical corporate development and investment decisions. We combine proprietary asset models and targeted primary research to validate target valuations and uncover hidden liabilities before capital deployment.

Validate transaction synergy. Evaluate asset alignment, technology pipelines, and market positions through thorough strategic fit assessments to ensure long-term value creation.

Isolate operational components. De-risk complex structural sales or divestments with rigorous carve-out analysis that identifies standalone asset costs, supply chain dependencies, and operational stranded risks.

Capture transaction value. Transition seamlessly from closing to execution with structured post-merger integration support designed to capture commercial synergies, align organizational workflows, and protect asset performance.

Experience

Market due diligence for oil & gas compressor acquisition

ADI Analytics conducted a detailed market and strategic due diligence study to support a private equity firm’s evaluation of an oil and gas compressor manufacturer. The client A private equity firm assessing the acquisition of a compressor manufacturer serving upstream and midstream oil and gas markets. The situation The client needed a thorough understanding of […]

Due diligence on O&G analytics software company

ADI Analytics conducted a high-level due diligence to support a strategic corporate investor evaluating an investment in an oil and gas analytics software company. The client A strategic corporate investor evaluating acquisition of an oil and gas analytics software provider. The situation The client needed a structured assessment of the target’s offerings, market outlook, competitiveness, […]

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, […]

Hydrogen infrastructure due diligence

ADI performed a market-focused due diligence of a hydrogen distribution company to evaluate its positioning within the transportation sector in California. The work assessed low-carbon fuel standard (LCFS) credit pricing volatility and the total cost of ownership (TCO) for heavy-duty FCEV trucks compared to battery and diesel alternatives. The client Private equity firm The situation […]

Refining turnaround and maintenance due diligence

ADI supported investment due diligence by assessing the market outlook for refinery turnaround (TAR) and maintenance services. Primary research involved interviews with major U.S. Gulf Coast operators to validate job pipelines and post-pandemic labor cost escalations. The work included site-specific unit outage forecasts with regional spending trends and assessing competitive margins. The client Private equity […]

Valuation assessment for onshore E&P assets

This evaluation quantified the valuation potential of an African oil holdings by benchmarking global M&A transaction data for oil sands and other development-stage fields. ADI analyzed the economic trade-offs between as-is asset sales and value-added farm-out scenarios involving significant drilling investments over a three-year horizon. The findings addressed infrastructure limitations and contingent resource uncertainty within […]

Valuation of integrated energy and chemicals assets

ADI performed technical and commercial due diligence for an integrated energy and chemicals park, evaluating asset configurations. The valuation involved rigorous DCF modeling of scenarios ranging from lube oil complex rejuvenation to asset shutdowns, factoring in terminal value sensitivities. The assessment specifically addressed market risks associated with Monoethylene Glycol (MEG) oversupply and regional demand recovery […]

Technology investment strategy

A venture capital firm needed to understand the technology needs in emerging shale gas basins to prioritize investments and manage market risk. The client A regional venture capital firm was interested in funding start-ups focused on developing technologies for exploiting shale gas basins. The situation The client sought a market-backed understanding of technology needs in […]

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Chris Trachier VP, Ara Partners
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Newsletter: Data center power, ammonia, and biofuel mandates

In the June 2026 edition, AI-driven demand is surging, but constraints in grid capacity, permitting, and equipment supply are reshaping how and where data centers expand. Developers are increasingly embedding power considerations into site selection, shifting toward distributed infrastructure models and prioritizing regions with faster, more reliable access to electricity. As power availability becomes a […]

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The growing challenge of industrial R&D

For much of the 20th century, R&D was viewed as a long-term investment in scientific discovery, often insulated from day-to-day operational pressures. Success was measured in patents, breakthrough technologies, and the promise of future growth. Today, that view no longer holds. Across energy, chemicals, and broader industrial sectors, R&D has been reshaped by a combination […]

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IMO’s safety guidelines pave the way for ammonia-fueled ships

Ammonia has increasingly emerged as a potential low-carbon marine fuel to support decarbonization in the maritime sector due to its carbon-free combustion profile. However, compared to methanol, ammonia has lagged behind in commercial adoption as a low-carbon marine fuel. This is primarily due to its toxicity, which requires more complex storage and handling systems, as […]