About us
MI is the global trade association for the methanol industry. We bring together the entire methanol value chain — from producers, fuel suppliers, and traders to technology providers, shipowners, and ports.
With offices in Brussels, Washington D.C., Singapore, Beijing, and Delhi, we provide a global platform where the organisations shaping methanol markets come together to collaborate, share knowledge, and help advance the industry.
Our role is to help create safe, sustainable, and long-term growth of methanol markets. We do this by connecting industry, informing policy, advancing technical knowledge, and supporting the development of existing and new markets around the world.
For more than three decades, MI has served as the global voice of the methanol industry. As methanol markets continue to evolve, we remain committed to connecting the people, knowledge, and partnerships that support their continued growth around the world.
How we work
We connect
We bring together the organisations shaping methanol markets around the world. By connecting stakeholders across industries, sectors, and regions, we help foster collaboration, share knowledge, and support the development of new markets and applications.
We inform
We provide trusted technical guidance, market intelligence, research, and educational resources to help members, policymakers, and industry stakeholders make informed decisions. Our work combines technical expertise with practical industry experience to support the safe and responsible use of methanol.
We influence
We engage with governments, regulators, standardisation bodies, and international organisations to help shape policies, regulations, and technical frameworks that support the responsible development of methanol markets. From safety guidance to fuel standards and certification pathways, we work to ensure that regulation is informed by practical operational experience and sound science.
We accelerate
We help turn market opportunities into commercial progress. By identifying barriers, supporting emerging applications, and connecting the organisations needed to move projects forward, we help accelerate the development of methanol markets across chemicals, transport, and energy.