The Methanol Sector Group
Who we are
Methanol is a chemical used in the production of formaldehyde, acetic acid and methyl methacrylate (MMA), and is used as a solvent in many applications. It is also used to produce MTBE (methyl-tert-butyl-ether), which is used as an octane-booster or as a gasoline compound.
The Group brings together a majority of methanol producers (BASF, Bio MCN, Shell Chemicals Ltd, Statoil ASA, Total, Deutsche BP AG) in Western Europe and is chaired by Peter Heyn, Total.
What we do
The principal objectives of the Methanol Group are:
- To promote the use of methanol and its first-line derivatives with scientifically sound arguments, taking into full consideration its health and environment aspects.
- To develop a co-ordinated approach to health, safety, environment and technical issues.
- To develop, within the legal framework of the European Union, an understanding of the market situation for methanol and its first-line derivatives
- To gather market intelligence
- To exchange views on trade matters, such as imports and anti-dumping actions
- To participate to the Methanol REACH consortium in order to comply with the REACH requirements.
- To participate in the IPPC LVOC BREF review.
Want to know more?
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