The United States has become a top player in global energy, especially in ethane exports. This position comes from its large domestic supply, good prices, and significant investments in export facilities, all supported by long-term contracts with international buyers. U.S. upstream and midstream players currently export about 0.5 million barrels per day (MMBPD) of ethane, which is […]
2025 Midstream Outlook : Growth tied to U.S. hydrocarbon exports
In 2025, the U.S. midstream oil and gas industry is expected to see growth opportunities, tied to rising hydrocarbon exports with new pipelines and export capacity planned to alleviate bottlenecks. Key trends to look out for include the following: Download ADI’s 2025 Midstream Outlook ADI Analytics is a prestigious, boutique consulting firm specializing in oil […]
NGL frac: Is it worth the worry?
For roughly two years, NGL fractionation capacity utilization rates have been over 90%. Roughly 820,000 barrels per day (bpd) of new fractionation capacity is coming online in the next two years. Will this amount be enough to relieve the constraints in the Mont Belvieu-Texas Gulf Coast? What other options are available? This blog will cover […]
2022 Midstream Outlook: Challenging times ahead
Midstream companies will cut back on capital spending in 2022 significantly by over 50% from 2021 The projections for capital spending in 2022 by large midstream players show a consistent trend of cutting back from 2021 spending. For example, Kinder Morgan expects to cut $1 billion in capital spending while Enbridge has announced a capex […]
2017 ADI Forum Highlights: New OEM Strategies
ADI Analytics hosted its first North America Natural Gas and NGL forum in Houston late February. The forum was well-attended with representatives from a wide range of companies including integrated oil and gas majors, refiners, E&P independents, industrial gas suppliers, equipment providers, technology licensors, investors, and media outlets. The forum featured several presentations by ADI […]
2017 ADI Forum Highlights: Regulatory Environment
ADI Analytics hosted its first North America Natural Gas and NGL forum in Houston late February. The forum was well-attended with representatives from a wide range of companies including integrated oil and gas majors, refiners, E&P independents, industrial gas suppliers, equipment providers, technology licensors, investors, and media outlets. The forum featured several presentations by ADI […]
Natural Gas Liquids: Returning to Good Times?
ADI Analytics hosted its first North America Natural Gas and NGL forum in Houston late February. The forum was well-attended with representatives from a wide range of companies including integrated oil and gas majors, refiners, E&P independents, industrial gas suppliers, equipment providers, technology licensors, investors, and media outlets. The forum featured several presentations by ADI […]
