Key features

Global service

Global methanol coverage, news and analysis in a single, concise and integrated service.

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Regional methanol prices

Price assessments for methanol across the Americas, Europe and Asia-Pacific.

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Feedstocks insight

See how feedstocks, including crude and natural gas, impact methanol markets.

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Methanol news

Published in real time by expert market reporters from around the globe.

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Fundamentals analysis

Methanol plant operating statuses, trade flows, supply and demand drivers, and more.

Trusted methodology

Our transparent methodology is developed in partnership with the methanol markets we cover, and based on rigorous market-appropriate processes.

Access to methanol specialists

Argus’ experienced and respected methanol experts know your markets.

Customers that benefit

The Argus Methanol service is essential for anyone exposed to methanol prices and seeking a perspective on the marketplace. Below are the examples of how some clients use this service:
  • Producers and consumers of methanol

    Use our price assessments to support contract negotiations. Use our data and market analysis for an independent view on supply, demand and market dynamics for negotiations, budgeting, planning and weekly commercial management strategies.

  • Traders and distributors 

    Use our global methanol price data, regional market analysis, and capacity lost analysis to review arbitrage and trade opportunities, and to support price negotiations.
  • Investors and banks

    Use our methanol price data to model listed companies producing, or with major spend on, methanol. Use our methanol news and analysis to keep abreast of the latest market dynamics.

     

Key price assessments

Argus prices are recognised by the market as trusted and reliable indicators of the real market value. Explore some of our most widely used and relevant price assessments.