Methanex Corporation, established in 1968 and based in Vancouver, Canada, functions as a primary worldwide supplier of methanol. The company not only manufactures this essential chemical across North America, the Asia Pacific, Europe, and South America, but also acquires it from external producers through long-term contracts and spot market deals. To support its extensive global operations, Methanex possesses and leases storage and terminal facilities, and oversees a fleet of roughly 30 ocean-going ships. Its customer base primarily includes businesses within the chemical and petrochemical sectors.