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Mike Nash, Vice President, Global Syngas Team Lead, Chemical Market Analytics by OPIS
Chemical Market Analytics Syngas Team
The perfect start to the workshop and the foundation of the remainder of the day. Module one covers key topics such as the characteristics of methanol and use cases, the broad spectrum of feedstocks used in methanol production, current and emerging technologies, and how those technologies are evolving to meet the needs of a future “net zero” world.
Chemical Market Analytics Syngas Team
An in-depth analysis of the varied applications for methanol. It is used as a chemical intermediate in the manufacture of formaldehyde, acetic acid, methyl methacrylate, amines and chloromethanes. It is a feedstock for the manufacture of olefins and derivatives. It is also used in various fuels applications: the direct blending of methanol into gasoline; MTBE; DME and biodiesel. It is increasingly used as a low-carbon alternative fuel for ships, as a gateway to Sustainable Aviation Fuel, in fuel cells, and as a source of power in isolated locations. This session will provide you with unparalleled market intelligence about the increasing role played by methanol and the broad spectrum of end use products it supports.
Truly a global commodity, methanol is produced, shipped and used in all four corners of the globe. Your instructors will help you to understand the global methanol industry as well as regional supply-demand dynamics. They will also explain the structure of the methanol industry: the major producers and consumers.
About a third of methanol production output is transported to a different region to be sold. The instructors will demonstrate and explain the major trade flows and how they are expected to evolve. The cost of freight and duty, on top of production costs, are vital components of the methanol cost curve. One of the key elements required to understand the methanol industry is how pricing works, from a global and regional perspective. The instructors will talk through the cost curve, different industry pricing mechanisms, how prices are discovered and the process used to draw up short and long term price forecasts.
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Mike Nash, Vice President, Global Syngas Team Lead, Chemical Market Analytics by OPIS
Luka Powell, Principal Analyst, Energy Insights, Chemical Market Analytics by OPIS
The turmoil caused by the various geopolitical events in addition to growing supplies of hydrocarbon-based energy have forced nations to reassess how — and how long — the evolution from fossil fuels to renewables will play out. Further adding to this uncertainty is the stalling of EV adoption and a reduced collaboration on climate initiatives. Given these dynamics, there is growing confidence that traditional hydrocarbon-based fuels will still be a critical piece of the global energy mix. Join us as we discuss the current and forward pace of change within the energy markets.
Mariana Santos Moreira, Thought Leadership Director, Chemical Market Analytics by OPIS
The global methanol market is undergoing a pivotal transformation driven by the energy transition and shifting feedstock availability. This presentation examines core market trends, including the rise of low-carbon “green” methanol and its expanding role in marine fuels and chemical synthesis. By analyzing regional supply-demand imbalances and pricing volatility, we provide an outlook for 2026 and beyond.
This session features an examination of the methanol project landscape and pillars of bankability across the globe. We’ll explore the project lifecycle with analysis of feedstock sourcing, integrating supply chains, and the mitigation of production cost volatility. Participants will gain insights into how aligning logistical efficiencies with strategic off-take agreements enables the delivery of competitive margins in an evolving energy market.
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Join this session of industry leaders and internal experts as they discuss the methanol industry’s journey toward decarbonization. This session dives into the critical hurdles and emerging breakthroughs defining the transition to a low-carbon future.
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This session establishes the regulatory context of the global and regional fuels landscape before analyzing key conventional applications. We examine the short- and long-term growth forecasts driving methanol demand, with specific focus on MTBE, DME, and biodiesel.
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Mike Nash, Vice President, Global Syngas Team Lead, Chemical Market Analytics by OPIS
Led by Chemical Market Analytics’ regional methanol experts, this session will provide an in-depth analysis of supply-demand balances across key regions. We’ll look at the evolution of global trade patterns as well as the outlook for both grey and low-carbon methanol capacity, where it’s expected to be built and why. Short- and long-term forecasts will be presented, addressing critical questions about future suppliers, buyers, and the dynamics of regional trading.
Speakers : Global Syngas Team
Topics will focus on the growing use of methanol and ammonia as marine fuels, including perspectives from shipowners and ports, and provide insight into potential demand growth scenarios to inform future supply strategies.
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This session will highlight the technological breakthroughs driving the methanol sector and explore how these innovations are being realized in projects worldwide to meet shifting energy demands.
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This session explores how downstream diversification continues to transform methanol’s role in the global economy. We will take a look at its foundation in traditional applications, such as formaldehyde and acetyls, before transitioning to its usage in innovative new applications.
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