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Shandong methanol market strengthens on bullish sentiment, supportive fundamentals

Shandong (JLC), August 20, 2026 — Shandong methanol prices have surged in recent days, supported by firmer sentiment and improving regional supply-demand fundamentals.

08-20-2026 11:45:30

Ningbo's first methanol bunkering vessel comes into operation

Guangzhou (JLC), August 12, 2026--Ningbo's first methanol bunkering vessel ''ZHONG RAN LV NENG 85'' has been put into operation, marking the ability of Ningbo-Zhoushan Port to carry out reg

08-12-2026 16:50:57

Henan methanol prices rebound after July volatility

Shandong (JLC), August 12, 2026--From July to early August, methanol spot prices in Henan fluctuated widely, rising initially before pulling back and then rebounding.

08-12-2026 16:27:13

China completes first field trial of methanol transportation via existing refined oil pipeline

Shandong (JLC), July 20, 2026 -- China has completed its first methanol transportation trial through an existing refined product pipeline, paving the way for commercial application.

07-20-2026 16:42:55

China’s vinyl acetate market stabilizes, awaiting upward movement

Shandong (JLC), July 15, 2026—Vinyl acetate port prices in East China declined to CNY5,300–5,350/mt in the week ending July 10, with bearish sentiment prevalent. However, entering this week, with geop

07-15-2026 17:45:52

New green methanol & SAF project approved in Jilin

Beijing (JLC), July 15, 2026--On July 10, a new biomass-based green methanol & SAF (sustainable aviation fuel) project in Taonan, Jilin Province acquired official approval.

07-15-2026 16:11:29

CSSC Tianjin delivers third methanol dual-fuel carrier to CMA CGM

Beijing (JLC), June 18, 2026—CSSC DSIC (Tianjin) Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. delivered the third 15,000 TEU methanol dual-fuel container ship to CMA CGM Group on June 17, the company reported on its WeChat

06-18-2026 11:43:26

Vessel “ZHONG RAN LV NENG 85” completes first bunkering

Guangzhou (JLC), June 3, 2026--Vessel “ZHONG RAN LV NENG 85”, China’s first methanol bunkering vessel capable of navigating all Chinese waters, completed its first bunkering in Taizhou, Zhejiang Provi

06-03-2026 19:18:48

Improved margins keep China methanol plants running at high rates

Shandong (JLC), May 15, 2026--China’s methanol operating rates have remained at historically high levels, consistently above 85% since March, as the scale of spring maintenance stayed relatively limit

05-15-2026 17:08:59

North China methanol extends gains on improved fundamentals

Shandong (JLC), March 24, 2026-- Methanol prices in North China rose sharply in March, bolstered by stronger olefin demand, tighter regional supply, and geopolitical-driven sentiment.

03-24-2026 10:58:04

North China’s first methanol dual-fuel vessel delivered

Beijing (JLC), January 27, 2026—CSSC Tianjin Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. delivered North China’s first 15,000 TEU methanol dual-fuel container ship to CMA CGM Group on January 21, the company reported on W

01-27-2026 10:20:08

China methanol imports to down about 8.22% MoM in Nov

Shandong (JLC), December 4, 2025 – China methanol import volume is predicted to be settled at around 1.48 million mt in November, down around 8.22% month on month, mainly due to slight decrease of ope

12-04-2025 11:33:06

Shandong methanol trade flows shift as market dynamics evolve

Shandong (JLC), November 20, 2025--Shandong’s methanol trade flows have undergone a marked shift, reflecting changes in regional market dynamics.

11-20-2025 14:50:29

SIPG completes green methanol bunkering for dual-fuel vessel in Shanghai

Guangzhou (JLC), July 15, 2025--Bunkering ship “HAI GANG ZHI YUAN”, operated by Shanghai SIPG Energy Service Co., Ltd., pumped 1,000 mt of domestically-produced green methanol onto a dual-fuel-powere

07-15-2025 15:01:54

Shanghai Port moves towards regular methanol bunkering

Guangzhou (JLC), May 14, 2025--Shanghai Port saw a ship-to-ship methanol bunkering operation on May 11, with the bunkering volume setting a new record, marking a further step in the port’s regular me

05-14-2025 17:30:49

The operating rate of methanol units moves lower in Feb

Shandong (JLC), March 12, 2025—China’s methanol units operating rate slipped due to intensive unexpected shutdowns and run rate reductions.

03-12-2025 16:49:41

Coke-oven gas-based methanol units run rates go range-bound in early Sep

Shandong (JLC), September 18, 2024—The operating rate of China’s coke-oven gas-based methanol units went range-bound in early September.

09-18-2024 15:20:36

China methanol inventories diversify by region

Shandong (JLC), July 30, 2024—Methanol inventory surged at ports but declined in inland regions, and methanol stocks in downstream consumption areas remained high.

07-30-2024 14:13:03

China vinyl acetate prices fall in H1 on weak demand

Shandong (JLC), July 11, 2024—China vinyl acetate prices decreased amid tepid demand.

07-11-2024 17:40:31

China methanol inventory builds up as a whole

Shandong (JLC), June 25, 2024—China methanol stocks increased in upstream, middle and downstream.

06-25-2024 17:25:11

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