Methanex returns to production

Methanex returns to production
Methanex is back to making methanol. (Image: NZME)
Ian Llewellyn
Methanex has resumed producing of methanol and the indications are that it will not be called upon again this winter to mothball operations to ensure the lights stay on.The country’s largest energy user shut down operations in May for eight weeks to relieve concerns of a fuel shortage to generate electricity heading into the colder months.Methanex said it resumed production on Wednesday.Gas soldUnder the deal, Contact said it would take 2.8 petajoules (PJ) of Methanex’s gas during the shutdown. and Genesis said it would take up to 1...

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