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Global methanol capacity is poised to see considerable growth by 2030, potentially increasing from 148.44 million tonnes per annum (mtpa) in 2019 to 310.94 mtpa in 2030, registering a total growth of 109%. Russia, Iran and the US are expected to drive capacity additions during the forecast period. Together these three countries will contribute around […]
Asia to lead global acrylic acid capacity additions by 2024, says GlobalData
The global acrylic acid capacity is poised to see considerable growth by registering a total growth of 19% by 2024. The acrylic acid capacity is likely to increase from 8.70 million tonnes per annum (mtpa) in 2019 to 10.35 mtpa in 2024. Among the regions, Asia leads the capacity additions and the region’s acrylic acid […]
Total SA leads global long-term LNG contracted capacity signed by key purchasing companies in 2020
Total SA has dominated in terms of long-term liquefied natural gas (LNG) import contract volumes signed by key purchasing companies for the year 2020, with almost 38% of global contracted capacity, according to GlobalData, a leading data, and analytics company. The company’s report, ‘Global Long-Term LNG Contracts Review, 2020 – Kosmos Energy Signs Largest LNG […]
Asia to lead global Bisphenol A capacity additions by 2024, says GlobalData
The global Bisphenol A capacity is poised to register a total growth of 17% by 2024. The Bisphenol A capacity is likely to increase from 7.60 million tonnes per annum (mtpa) in 2019 to 8.89 mtpa in 2024, says GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. GlobalData’s report, ‘Global Bisphenol A Industry Outlook to 2024 […]
African midstream operators withdraw investment plans amid COVID-19 turmoil
The COVID-19 pandemic and weak global economic outlook, coupled with fragile energy demand has resulted in a decline in oil and gas prices. The all-pervasive nature of these circumstances has also impacted the African midstream sector, forcing several major midstream oil and gas operators to revisit their strategies and reduce capital expenditure (capex) for 2020. As […]
Crude oil production in Eagle Ford shale expected to decline by 10% during 2020–2021, says GlobalData
Shale operators slashed their planned capital expenditure (capex) for 2020 to account for the oil price crash, which inevitably led to decline in drilling and completion activity in the Eagle Ford play. Hence, crude oil production is expected to drop by 10% year-on-year (YOY) in 2021, says GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. GlobalData’s […]
Nigeria to spearhead Africa refinery capacity additions by 2024
Nigeria is expected to drive the refinery capacity growth in Africa by 2024, contributing around 71% of the region’s total growth. Nigeria is likely to add 1.5 million barrels per day (mmbd) of refinery capacity by 2024, says GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. GlobalData’s report, ‘Refining Industry Outlook in Africa to 2024’, reveals […]
Asia to lead global vinyl chloride monomer capacity additions by 2024, forecasts GlobalData
Asia is forecast to lead the global vinyl chloride monomer (VCM) capacity additions, which is likely to increase from 26.91 million tonnes per annum (mtpa) in 2019 to 31.25 mtpa in 2024 at an average annual growth rate (AAGR) of 3%, according to GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. GlobalData’s report, ‘Global Vinyl Chloride […]
Global shale industry on a recovery path after 8.1% production decline in 2020
Global shale production has taken a drastic hit in 2020, where shale oil is expected to drop by 11.7% year-on-year and shale gas production may see a 4.5% fall, according to projections by GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. Market demand for oil and gas plummeted globally from March 2020, following the COVID-19 pandemic. […]
LSFO emerging as preferred bunker fuel following IMO 2020 regulation
Despite its relatively high cost, both shipping companies and refiners are placing bets on low sulfur fuel oil (LSFO, 0.5% sulfur m/m) for marine transportation. As a result, LSFO sales in Singapore, the world’s largest bunkering hub, have increased from 174 thousand tons in September 2019 to 2,896 thousand tons in September 2020, says GlobalData, […]
Denmark’s oil and gas exploration ban strengthens its position as a leader towards lower carbon future
Following the news that Denmark has voted to end new oil and gas exploration in the Danish North Sea; Daniel Rogers, Oil and Gas Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers his view on the situation. “The news follows in the footsteps of other decarbonising countries that have or plan to implement […]
Around three quarters of North American midstream projects that got impacted are in the US
Over 70% of the total midstream projects that have been impacted are in the US. Consequently, several oil and gas companies with midstream operations have had to revisit their business strategies and capex plans for 2020 amid dwindling revenues. With LNG buyers’ preference shifting more towards short-term or spot contracts, bagging long-term supply contracts has […]
European oil companies lead way in renewable strategy with top six having over 28GW capacity in pipeline
European international oil companies (IOCs) are leading the way in terms of progressing strategies for renewable power growth, ahead of US players that have not, so far, made the same switch. The top six European firms have over 28GW of renewables capacity in the pipeline, with BP, Total and Equinor making up over 70% of […]
Global oil and gas contract activity report marginal increase during Q3 2020
The global oil and gas industry has witnessed a marginal increase in the number of oil and gas contracts from 1,104 in Q2 2020 to 1,136 in Q3 2020. This is in spite of challenges such as crude oil process and the COVID-19 outbreak, says GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. The industry recorded […]
Asia to lead global phenol capacity additions by 2024, says GlobalData
The global phenol capacity is poised to see considerable growth by registering a total growth rate of 17% by 2024. The phenol capacity is likely to potentially increase from 14.21 million tonnes per annum (mtpa) in 2019 to 16.64 mtpa in 2024. Among the regions, Asia leads the capacity additions and the region’s phenol capacity […]
Despite downturn, US shale operators finding new growth opportunities, says GlobalData
Following the early disruption caused by the crude price crash, the US shale industry has gradually started to adapt to the new pricing environment. Since the third quarter of 2020, a series of M&As were executed in the industry. Consequently, the US shale drillers have developed a renewed optimism and hence, could sense some new […]
Pace of economic recovery and demand dynamics to determine Southeast Asian plastics industry growth, says GlobalData
The COVID-19 continues to wreak havoc across the globe causing severe damage to the growth of the global and regional economies. Consequently, the Southeast Asian companies in the plastics industry are forced to downsize their capital expenditure (capex) for 2020 as a measure to sustain during the crisis. They are even compelled to undertake rationalization […]
US to drive LNG liquefaction capacity growth in North America by 2024
The US is expected to lead the liquefied natural gas (LNG) liquefaction capacity growth in North America by 2024, accounting for around 92.6% of the region’s total growth. Approximately 144.6 million tonnes per annum (mtpa) is likely to be added by the US by 2024, says GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. GlobalData’s report, […]
Global refinery maintenance activities are gradually getting back on track
Refiners across the globe were severely impacted by COVID-19, which destroyed demand, reduced operations in several refineries and even compelled them to suspend operations. Despite unfavorable conditions in the first three quarters of 2020, refiners are getting back to normalcy with seemingly improving market scenario, says GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. In the […]
China to dominate liquids storage capacity additions in Asia through 2024, says GlobalData
China is expected to witness the highest liquids storage capacity additions in Asia, contributing about 32% of the region’s total capacity additions through 2024, says GlobalData, a leading data, and analytics company. GlobalData’s report, Global Capacity and Capital Expenditure Outlook for Liquids Storage, 2020-2024 – Asia Spearheads Global Liquids Storage Capacity Growth, reveals that China […]