Who we are

Mission & values

Our mission

Our mission is to advance methanol’s role in the global energy transition by sustaining existing markets, unlocking new demand, promoting its safe and responsible use across sectors, and securing its place in the global energy and chemical landscape.

We do this by bringing together industry, policymakers, researchers, classification societies, certification bodies, and other stakeholders to support market development through collaboration, trusted knowledge, technical leadership, and informed policy.

A methanol production plant at dusk
An e-methanol plant beside a solar field

Our vision

To be the trusted global voice of the methanol industry, driving growth, collaboration, and recognition of methanol as an essential building block of a resilient energy future.

Our values

01

Credibility

We provide trusted information grounded in science, technical expertise, and transparency.

02

Collaboration

We bring together organisations from across the methanol value chain to share knowledge, build partnerships, and advance common goals.

03

Safety

We promote high standards for the safe handling, transport, storage, and use of methanol through technical guidance, education, and industry collaboration.

04

Ambition

We support innovation, encourage new applications, and help create the conditions for methanol markets to grow.

05

Integrity

We act with honesty, professionalism, and accountability, earning the trust of our members, partners, and stakeholders.