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Rethinking chemical industry demand | |
Chemical demand is no longer moving in step with GDP growth. Structural forces such as demographic decline, material efficiency, recycling, and substitution are reshaping the market. Learn more >> | |
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Reliability: The core of refining and chemicals | |
Reliability is becoming a critical differentiator in the refining and chemicals sectors. Beyond its technical definition as the ability to operate without failure, reliability drives operational success, improves financial performance, and strengthens market competitiveness. Learn more >> | |
RECENT ADI PROJECTS Developed plastics recycling strategy via policy analysis, market research, and technology benchmarking for a chemicals major. Led a feasibility study for on-purpose olefins production at an oxo-chemicals producer. Assisted an Asian chemicals producer with investment analysis for a new polyolefin elastomers and plastomers plant. -
Led M&A due diligence for a U.S. oilfield chemicals vendor.
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Plant startups across the U.S., Europe, and Asia
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- Evonik Industries launches a new fumed alumina production facility in Yokkaichi, Japan.
- Alltech invests ~$4.6 million in a biological fertilizer plant in Kentucky, U.S., to support sustainable agriculture.
- Dow will restart its ~800,000 tpa polyethylene (PE) plant in Freeport, Texas, U.S. by 2026.
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- LB Group acquires Venator Materials to strengthen its position in the global titanium dioxide pigment market.
- Element Solutions acquires Celanese’s Micromax (e-inks and paste) business for ~$500 million, expanding its portfolio in conductive and dielectric materials.
- KPS Capital Partners will acquire a 51% stake in Ketjen by H1 2026. In addition, Axens will acquire Ketjen’s isomerization catalysts business and its 50% stake in Eurecat in the same timeframe.
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Trusted studies on chemicals and plastics
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Plant closures in the U.S. and Europe
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- Nutrien will commence a controlled shutdown of its nitrogen operations in Trinidad and Tobago because of access restrictions and natural gas supply constraints.
- Fibrant will permanently close its ~135,000 tpa caprolactam plant in Geleen, the Netherlands, by November 2025 due to declining profitability.
- Celanese plans to shutdown its acetate tow plant in Lanaken, Belgium, by H2 2026 due to declining demand, high operating costs, and regulatory uncertainty.
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2026 ADI Forum: Thought leaders on stage
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ABOUT ADI
ADI Analytics is a Houston-based consulting firm specializing in oil & gas, energy, and chemicals. Since 2009, we've delivered over 1,000 bespoke engagements for more than 400 clients, including operators, investors, and start-ups.
With the acquisition of Chemical Market Resources (CMR), ADI’s chemicals practice is now backed by a rich, 30-year legacy. Our deep expertise in commodity and specialty chemicals, petrochemicals, polymers, plastics, and engineered materials has shaped our rich experience in serving clients through 600+ projects and a library of 55+ industry-leading multi-client studies.
We also offer ADI Plus, our proprietary research and data portal, and host the ADI Forum, an executive conference featuring thought leadership in chemicals and materials, alongside oil & gas and energy. | | |
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