Recent developments in artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), cloud computing, and other technologies are leading to rapid implementation in various industries around the world. These developments have only been possible due to recent increases in computing power and availability of vast datasets needed to train AI programs. This along with improved algorithms for training […]
2024 Upstream outlook: Opportunities, growth, and industry trends
In 2024, the upstream oil and gas industry is expected to experience notable changes influenced by developments in 2023. From the ongoing wave of consolidation and the maturation of the U.S. shale sector to pivotal shifts in Latin America, Africa, and Asia, the industry is adapting to new dynamics. Technological advancements, particularly in digitalization and […]
Cost optimization in the shale patch
Leading shale operators from oil majors such as ExxonMobil and Chevron to the E&P independents including ConocoPhillips, Pioneer, Oxy, and Diamondback have committed to growing production without compromising returns and sustainability. Achieving this aspiration will require significant cost optimization where recent ADI research and consulting is showing significant progress by E&P companies. These cost optimization […]
Optimizing crude oil pipeline capacity with drag reducing agents
The U.S. built a little over 3,000 miles of crude oil pipeline capacity during 2018 to 2020 to reach 84,816 miles in 2021, transporting 1.2 billion barrels of crude oil that year. No significant oil pipeline capacity additions have been made since and U.S. oil production averaged 11.9 million barrels per day in 2022 that […]
Energy security over energy transition
From the start of the Russia-Ukraine war, we have seen global interest fragment across both energy transition and energy security. With several countries being overly reliant on Russian oil and gas, we saw a return to energy sources that the world had been weaning off. For example, Exhibit 1 shows how coal, oil, and nuclear […]
January 2010: Why is India not in play for “big oil?”
January 5, 2010- ADI Analytics’ article titled, “Why is India not in the play for big oil?” was featured in Business Line, India’s leading business newspaper. The article talked about the reason why oil majors has stayed away from accessing and exploring oil and gas in India, which has to do more with their business strategy rather than the country’s New Exploration […]
ESG Offerings: The Next Competitive Advantage
Energy and chemical operators are facing increased scrutiny around environment, social, and governance (ESG) practices. While pressure is mounting for operators, industrial equipment providers have faced limited pressure regarding ESG practices. Equipment providers have been focused on reducing the environmental footprint at their manufacturing plants by reducing energy and water consumption and increasing the role […]
Top 10 ESG Trends in Energy
Investors and consumers are pressuring companies to seriously incorporate Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices into their culture and operations. ESG has gone from a nice-to-have feature to a must-have pre-requisite as it is influencing investments and will ultimately decide winners and losers in the energy market going forward. The pressure of ESG is being […]
Much ado about gas: Qatar’s exit from OPEC
Qatar recently announced plans to leave OPEC starting January 2019, ending its nearly six-decade long membership. The decision comes amid tensions with neighboring countries as a trade and travel embargo was imposed last June by a group of Middle Eastern countries led by Saudi Arabia and including Bahrain, Egypt, and United Arab Emirates. Political considerations […]
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 […]