UNLOCKING
METHANE’S VALUE

Perspectives and development of the regional and global gas market

Before COVID-19 the global methanol industry was amongst the most rapidly developing in the petrochemical sector. For the last decade, its annual growth rate (more than 6.5%) has been twice that of global GDP. Russian and global oil and gas markets are changing rapidly. What are the opportunities for methanol production: growth or stagnation? Will the industry be able to handle future challenges?

Development of infrastructure for industry needs

Presentations by transport companies following with heated discussion with industry. Ensuring the development of the gas chemical sector is only possible if there is a systematic approach to the development of the infrastructure. An integral element of the required development is the construction of new infrastructure and the modernisation of the existing one.

New and existing projects in Russia and CIS: what are the prospects?

Re-evaluating projects amid the coronavirus pandemic, who will pass the test of reality? For those who can build and launch they face new challenges. At the same time, what risks can be faced by ammonia projects? Will all announced projects go ahead? Will there be changes in distribution channels? What is the impact of technological changes?

What is the key driver of global prices and what is the forecast for price dynamics?

Discussion: Methanol prices are still volatile and difficult to predict. However, investors have to rely on these price forecasts when choosing a project configuration and production volumes.

Brainstorming discussion: Five priority tasks

The format of the discussion relies upon the active participation of all conference delegates, who based on information and statistics received during the two days of the conference will discuss priority tasks for the gas processing sector in the region for the coming year.