Methanex launches global methanol bunkering operations in ARA Region, South Korea

This partnership builds on a previous bunkering arrangement between OCI Global and UniBarge

Methanex Corporation, the world’s largest producer and supplier of methanol, announced new strategic partnerships in two of the world’s key fueling hubs—the ARA (Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp) region and South Korea.

These agreements further advance Methanex’s leadership role in supporting the marine energy transition. In the ARA region, Methanex is partnering with TankMatch —a recognized regional expert in inland waterway fuel logistics—to provide safe, barge-to-ship methanol bunkering. This partnership builds on a previous bunkering arrangement between OCI Global and UniBarge, which Methanex took over through its acquisition of OCI , boosting its capacity to serve a wider range of marine customers in the area. In South Korea, Methanex is working with Alpha Maritime and Hyodong Shipping to enable last-mile bunkering operations.

“These partnerships allow us to safely and reliably fuel ships with methanol in two of the busiest global trade corridors that are pivotal to maritime decarbonization,” said Mark Allard, Methanex’s Senior Vice President of Low Carbon Solutions . “By leveraging our global supply chain with the expertise of trusted local bunkering operators, we now provide a fully integrated, end-to-end methanol fuel solution to support the maritime industry’s needs.”

All partners are thoroughly vetted to meet Methanex’s stringent operational and safety standards. Drawing on more than a decade of experience operating the world’s largest fleet of methanol-fueled tankers through its subsidiary, Waterfront Shipping, Methanex has also developed a comprehensive methanol bunkering safety package and technical guidance based on internationally recognized protocols to support shipping companies, bunkering operators and terminals adopting methanol as a marine fuel. This combination of deep expertise and a robust global logistics network ensures a safe, fully supported bunkering experience.

As the demand for low-carbon methanol is expected to rise sharply in the coming years, Methanex continues to take focused steps to expand reliable supply and help the industry meet tightening regulatory requirements.