Investment, cost, and economic analysis

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When the stakes are high, clients turn to ADI Analytics for fast, accurate, and defensible financial analysis. We bring deep industry context to every model—NPV, IRR, breakeven, or scenario-based—and deliver insights that support board-level decisions.

Our economic analysis is grounded in proprietary cost curves, market data, and financial modeling tailored to oil & gas, energy, and chemicals.

Relevant projects

  • Location economics of LNG export terminals for oil and gas major.
  • Feasibility study of a new service facility for a compressor vendor.
  • Polygeneration economics of IGCC – renewables for U.S. DOE.
  • Returns analysis of  refinery-petchem complex for Asian major.
  • Valuation economics for oil and gas tank equipment maker.

Experience

Methanol contracting and pricing strategy

ADI Analytics helped a leading methanol producer develop best practices for methanol sales and offtake contracts based on a survey of customers and their procurement practices, contracting strategies, and pricing structures. The client A leading methanol producer was interested in refining their sales, offtake, and pricing contracts and strategies based on industry best practices. The […]

On-purpose olefins feasibility study

ADI Analytics conducted a feasibility study to support an oxo-chemical producer’s evaluation of opportunities in on-purpose C3-C4 olefins production. The client A major oxo-chemical producer exploring on-purpose olefins production to strengthen feedstock supply and support downstream growth. The situation The client was assessing whether to invest in on-purpose olefins production and needed a clear view […]

Biofuel cost and economic models

ADI Analytics partnered with a national oil company to develop a robust suite of biofuel cost and economic models. This collaborative project empowered the client to make strategic biofuel investment decisions with greater confidence.  The client National oil company The situation Biofuel strategy assessment to evaluate investment feasibility and optimize portfolio. ADI’s contributions Scenario definition Our […]

Global POE and POP market analysis

ADI Analytics conducted a global market assessment to forecast supply, demand, and technology trends for polyolefin elastomers (POE) and polyolefin plastomers (POP). The client A leading European polymer producer evaluating growth opportunities in POE and POP markets. The situation The client sought a detailed evaluation of the global POE and POP markets, including supply-demand dynamics, […]

Assessment and identification of promising shale gas plays

An E&P company sought to strategically diversify its portfolio by assessing and identifying high-potential unconventional resources. The client A Canadian exploration and production (E&P) company looking to expand beyond its conventional oil and gas reserves. The situation The client wanted to enter the unconventional resources market, which was, at the time, characterized by high costs […]

SAF investment feasibility study

An Indian oil company engaged ADI to conduct a feasibility study for its first SAF investment in a new greenfield project. The client Indian refining company The situation Feasibility study to assess investment in a greenfield SAF project ADI’s contributions Comprehensive policy analysis Evaluated existing and emerging policies on SAF including incentives and mandates in […]

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 […]

Market and customer strategy for a service provider

A gas compressor service provider needed to understand and verify the size and customer behavior of new markets for growth and diversification. The client A gas compressor service provider, part of a diversified industrial company, sought to explore new markets for growth and diversification. The situation The client needed an independent assessment of target market […]

Midstream operator’s DJ Basin market entry strategy

ADI Analytics provided market research and entry strategy support to a major midstream company evaluating investment opportunities in the DJ Basin. The client A leading midstream operator considering strategic entry into the DJ Basin through greenfield or partnership-based investments. The situation The client needed a data-driven view of supply, demand, competitive positioning, and growth potential […]

Customer Results
ADI did a great job to help us think and advance in making our investments.
Meghan Leggett Principal, White Deer
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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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Cooling fluids are becoming a constraint in AI data centers

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 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 […]