Process design

Assess corporate strategy, organizational goals, and existing (“as is”) business processes using a variety of diagnostic tools to identify structural, contextual, and cultural gaps along with guidance and criteria for the new (“to be”) processes. Benchmark diagnostic findings internally and externally to define optimal organization structure, location of expertise (e.g., central shared services or business units), and talent management. Design new (“to be”) processes that fill gaps by integrating best practices, decision rights, organizational linkages, and governance policies to reduce costs, grow businesses, eliminate complexity, improve collaboration, and strengthen capabilities.

  • Formulated IT and PMO strategy for an E&P independent.
  • Diagnosed gaps in capital projects org at E&P independent.
  • Surveyed best practices to manage JVs in for oil/gas major.
  • Benchmarked peers on CSR / sustainability for oil/gas major.
  • Developed knowledge management strategy for R&D at an NOC.
  • Designed new technical services organization for E&P independent.

Experience

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 […]

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2026 ADI Forum

The 2026 ADI Forum highlighted a rapidly shifting energy landscape, where global models are giving way to region‑specific strategies shaped by local policy, infrastructure, and power demand. Featuring about 15 speakers across five strategic panel sessions, the forum provided a comprehensive outlook on oil & gas, LNG, power markets, chemicals, and the energy transition. Event […]

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Newsletter: ADI’s global chemicals update

In the February 2026 edition of the ADI Chemicals Newsletter, Dow expands propylene glycol capacity in Thailand as specialty demand grows. M&A activity progresses with ADNOC and OMV advancing their Borouge transaction, and Fertiglobe, Covestro, and TA’ZIZ strengthening ammonia and sustainability collaboration. Europe continues to rationalize capacity, with Dow, TotalEnergies, and the Covestro–LyondellBasell JV announcing […]

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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 […]