NASDAQ, MEOH - Methanex Corp
We are the world?s largest supplier of methanol and the largest supplier of
methanol to the major international markets of North America, Asia Pacific and
Europe as well as Latin America.
What is Methanol?
Methanol is a liquid chemical which has historically been produced from natural
gas and is increasingly produced from coal, particularly in China. Methanol is
typically used as a chemical feedstock in the manufacture of other products.
Approximately 75% of all methanol is used to produce formaldehyde, acetic acid
and a variety of other chemicals that form the basis of a large number of
chemical derivatives for which demand is influenced by levels of global economic
activity. These derivatives are used to manufacture a wide range of products,
including building materials, foams, resins and plastics. The remainder of
methanol demand comes from the energy sector. ...
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