Opportunity assessment

Prioritize what moves the needle.

We help clients identify and validate high-impact opportunities—whether it’s a new market, product, or technology. Our work is known for being thorough, fast, and tailored to your business model, not just generic market trends.

We apply proprietary analytics and deep domain knowledge in oil & gas, energy, and chemicals to every assessment for new ventures, innovation teams, and corporate development groups.

Relevant projects

  • Analyzed pyrolysis naphtha opportunities for Asian chemical firm.
  • Reviewed energy market strategy for mechanical seals fabricator.
  • Recommended opportunities for compression service provider.
  • Assessed opportunities in butadiene for Asian chemical firm.
  • Evaluated shale gas resource in Argentina for U.S. investor.

Experience

CCUS market and IRA opportunity analysis

ADI Analytics supported a leading compressor manufacturer by analyzing the CCUS market and identifying IRA-driven opportunities to inform its growth and positioning strategy. The client A leading compressor manufacturer exploring opportunities to expand its presence in the emerging CCUS market. The situation The client sought to understand how global CCUS policies, IRA incentives, and market […]

Fuel-switching analysis

ADI’s analysis evaluates the opportunity for an oil and gas company to enhance its operations by switching its fuel source. The client An oil and gas company that is evaluating a fuel-switching opportunity to power its operations. The situation The company is considering using LNG to produce steam instead of using a third of its […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Customer Results
We found ADI to be very effective in doing the market assessment for a new technology.
David Hatrick VP, Innovation, Huntsman Advanced Materials
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Devon–Coterra: Scale as strategy in a maturing shale world

The Devon–Coterra merger is a pragmatic assessment of where U.S. shale stands today. Survival will require capital efficiency to offset declining resource quality as the shale system matures. Historically, consolidation among U.S. E&P independents has delivered tangible operating benefits. Scale has helped reduce drilling times materially—industry averages have fallen from roughly 28 days per well […]

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2026 ADI global midstream outlook

In 2026, ADI expects demand growth to drive the midstream sector as opposed to supply growth. At the same time, disciplined capital allocation strategies will reshape how infrastructure is developed, optimized, and valued. Exhibit 1 summarizes our growth expectations in midstream oil and gas, and we share below 10 key insights on what to expect […]