Scenario planning

Prepare for uncertainty. Build resilience.

Our scenario planning is praised for being both creative and grounded. We help clients explore multiple futures and build flexible strategies that can adapt to change—especially in fast-moving energy and industrial markets.

We use proprietary scenario models and sector-specific insights from oil & gas, energy, and chemicals to guide long-term planning.

Energy transition scenarios

Geopolitical risk modeling

Strategy stress-testing

Operational scenarios

Decision analysis

Uncertainty analysis

War gaming

Relevant projects

Led natural gas demand scenarios through 2035 for oil major.
Analyzed Asian LNG supply/demand scenarios for Indian utility.
Evaluated small cars-led global fuel demand scenarios for refiner.
Led carbon scenarios and strategy simulation for national oil firm.
Supply chain impacts of geothermal power scenarios for the U.S. DOE.

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Work with ADI

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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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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What We Do

More consulting services

ADI offers a wide range of consulting services to help clients assess markets, develop strategy, address uncertainty, optimize operations, and strengthen corporate functions, leveraging propriety data, models, analytics, and insightful research reports.

Market and price forecasts

Provide custom data, forecasts, and analyses for oil & gas, coal, power, energy, and chemical markets using public and proprietary data.

Technology assessment

Understand technology maturity, value, impact, cost, trends, competition, risks, and commercialization.

Regulatory analysis

Analyze energy and chemical regulations and develop response strategies including advocacy and compliance.

Risk assessment

Assess and manage risks from market shifts, technology, and business models through prioritized analysis and strategic mitigation.

Vendor evaluation

Optimize price and performance by identifying, assessing, ranking, and recommending vendors using robust analytics.

Cost benchmarking

Benchmark company performance and technologies for better decision-making using qualitative and quantitative measures.

Customer Results

ADI helped us with where to focus with our activities.

Marcos Gomez Director, Renewable Energy, BASF

Insights

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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SAF Tracker

2026 January SAF Tracker highlights – #78

Here are the latest highlights from ADI’s SAF Tracker. The full newsletter along with archives and databases are available to SAF Tracker subscribers.

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Premium content

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 […]

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