Argus Methanol & Ammonia Conference

Name: Argus Methanol & Ammonia Conference
Start: 2026-09-21T00:00:00Z
End: 2026-09-23T00:00:00Z
Location: Houston, Texas, US

Houston, Texas, US

21-23 September 2026

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Meet the biggest buyers and sellers across the methanol and ammonia markets

Against a backdrop of geopolitical tension, energy insecurity and market volatility, the Argus Methanol & Ammonia Conference provides a trusted meeting place for the global industry ahead of contracting season.

Long established as the leading methanol event, the conference now expands to include ammonia, reflecting shared fundamentals and overlaps between the two commodities. Gain independent insight into pricing, trade flows, supply and demand fundamentals, and how global disruptions are reshaping markets.

Join the global methanol and ammonia community in Houston, for a reality check on market conditions, demand signals from chemical and fertilizer markets, progress in low‑carbon methanol and ammonia developments, and the latest policy and regulatory direction.

Network with key industry contacts to plan for the year ahead, secure supply and capture opportunity in the new energy reality.

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Key topics on the agenda

Pricing and market fundamentals

Explore how production economics, feedstock costs and capacity developments shape methanol and ammonia pricing.
Gain insight into supply‑demand balances, regional cost competitiveness, utilisation rates and how new projects, technology pathways and demand growth influence short‑ and long‑term market outlooks.

Macro events, geopolitics and trade flows

Examine how geopolitical risk, energy security, policy shifts and shipping disruption are reshaping methanol and ammonia markets.
Understand the macro drivers behind price volatility, evolving trade flows, regionalisation of supply and the global forces influencing future growth and investment decisions.

Downstream deep dive: Demand trends shaping the derivative markets

Gain a focused update on downstream demand shaping methanol and ammonia markets.
Explore shifts in key methanol derivatives such as MTBE and acetic acid, alongside insights into fertilizer pricing, regional demand drivers and how downstream trends are influencing upstream strategies.

Low‑carbon developments: Scaling the transition for ammonia and methanol

Discover how low‑carbon methanol and ammonia projects are moving toward scale.
Sessions cover green and blue pathways, carbon intensity benchmarks, project economics and certification, alongside the role of regulation and offtake demand from shipping and energy markets.

Event highlights

Industry-leading speakers

Hear from senior industry leaders shaping the future of global methanol and ammonia markets, alongside Argus analysts presenting the latest insight on pricing dynamics and evolving trade flows. Gain direct perspectives from companies driving strategy, investment and innovation across the value chain.

Networking at the heart of the event

Take part in curated, high‑value networking designed to support meaningful connections ahead of the contracting season. Drinks receptions, extended breaks, interactive roundtables and dedicated meeting spaces create multiple opportunities to engage with a fully integrated methanol and ammonia audience.

Technical depth and practical insight

Access in‑depth technical sessions exploring the tools, processes and innovations supporting efficiency and performance across the industry. These sessions complement strategic discussions with practical perspectives from technology providers and operators.

Expanded audience and integrated focus

Bringing methanol and ammonia markets together under one roof, the event reflects shared fundamentals and growing market overlap. Attendees benefit from broader participation, cross‑commodity insight, and enhanced opportunities to connect across both sectors.

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Speakers include:

Amit Goyal

Senior Director - Low carbon Services, North America,

DNV

René Laursen

Director, Global Sustainability,

ABS

Brian Davis

Chief Executive Officer,

C2X

Dr. Matthias Stein

Director Chemicals Market,

Air Liquide

Jakob Krummenacher

VP of Clean Energy,

LSB Industries

Lara Naqushbandi

Chief Executive,

ETFuels

Lawrence Navin

VP External Affairs,

Methanol Institute

Tessa Weiss

Manager - Heavy Industry,

RMI

Carlos Torres

Global Head of Methanol & Strategic Relationships,

Bunker Holding A/S

Tim Cesarek

Operating Partner,

Ara Partners

Cassidy Staggers

Senior Analyst,

Argus

Dave McCaskill

Vice President, Methanol and Derivatives Service,

Argus

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Your event in numbers

150+ attendees

100+ companies

15+ countries

13+ networking hours

30+ expert speakers

The Argus Methanol Forum was a great way to connect with colleagues and is an excellent way to introduce those new to the industry to the priorities, issues and challenges! Well done, Argus.

Baton Rouge Area Chamber

Argus is the current best worldwide conference in methanol by far.

Ercros

The atmosphere and participants at the Argus Methanol Conference were remarkable. The speakers delivered good insights about different aspects of the methanol industry. The panels had quite exciting discussions and highlighted views from different angles. It is a well-organized conference worth attending for businesses active in the methanol industry.

DNV

Focused sessions, interesting speakers, good networking.

Repsol

The Argus Methanol Forum was a great way to connect with colleagues and is an excellent way to introduce those new to the industry to the priorities, issues and challenges! Well done, Argus.

Baton Rouge Area Chamber

Argus is the current best worldwide conference in methanol by far.

Ercros

The atmosphere and participants at the Argus Methanol Conference were remarkable. The speakers delivered good insights about different aspects of the methanol industry. The panels had quite exciting discussions and highlighted views from different angles. It is a well-organized conference worth attending for businesses active in the methanol industry.

DNV

Focused sessions, interesting speakers, good networking.

Repsol

The Argus Methanol Forum was a great way to connect with colleagues and is an excellent way to introduce those new to the industry to the priorities, issues and challenges! Well done, Argus.

Baton Rouge Area Chamber

Argus is the current best worldwide conference in methanol by far.

Ercros

The atmosphere and participants at the Argus Methanol Conference were remarkable. The speakers delivered good insights about different aspects of the methanol industry. The panels had quite exciting discussions and highlighted views from different angles. It is a well-organized conference worth attending for businesses active in the methanol industry.

DNV

Focused sessions, interesting speakers, good networking.

Repsol

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