Methanex is the global industry leader and well-positioned to capitalize on market recovery.

 

  • 1. Global methanol leader

    • Global industry leader with leading market share, global production footprint and integrated global supply chain
    • Enables us to be the supplier of choice to customers around the world

  • 2. Positive long-term industry outlook

    • Methanol is used as a chemical building block in a wide range of everyday consumer and industrial items
    • Also used in an increasing number of energy-related applications and as a clean-burning, economic fuel
    • Limited industry capacity additions expected post 2022 based on lower investment in current environment

  • 3. Strong cash flow generation potential

    • Assets well positioned on industry cost curve to be competitive through the methanol price cycle
    • Significant cash flow potential driven by leverage to methanol prices

  • 4. Disciplined capital allocation and prudent balance sheet management

    • Balanced approach to capital investments and capital returned to shareholders
    • Near-term focus on liquidity and financial flexibility

  • 5. Growth potential

    • Unique growth opportunity in Louisiana (Geismar 3) to increase production capacity at advantaged capital costs
    • Robust decision-making process and various factors to consider before deciding whether to restart construction