Methanex Backs Launch of U.K.’s First Commercial Biomethanol Bunkering at Port of Immingham
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An announcement from Methanex ( (TSE:MX) ) is now available.
On February 10, 2026, Methanex, Exolum and Ørsted launched the U.K.’s first commercially ready biomethanol storage and bunkering service for shipping at the Port of Immingham, the country’s largest port by cargo volume. Exolum is providing adapted storage and fueling infrastructure, Methanex is supplying ISCC-certified biomethanol produced from waste-derived feedstocks, and Ørsted will initially use the fuel for its North Sea offshore wind farm service vessels.
The initiative is presented as a significant step toward decarbonizing one of the world’s hardest-to-abate sectors, despite delays in the International Maritime Organization’s Net Zero policy vote. By enabling biomethanol bunkering that can cut greenhouse gas emissions by up to 80 percent versus conventional marine fuels, the project strengthens Methanex’s role in low‑carbon shipping fuels and supports U.K. transport decarbonization goals, potentially influencing port competitiveness and clean-energy supply chains for maritime operators.
The most recent analyst rating on (TSE:MX) stock is a Hold with a C$52.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Methanex stock, see the TSE:MX Stock Forecast page.
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More about Methanex
Methanex Corporation is a Vancouver-based, publicly traded chemicals company and the world’s largest producer and global supplier of methanol, supplying markets via listings on the Toronto Stock Exchange and Nasdaq. The company is increasingly positioning methanol and biomethanol as key low‑carbon fuels for hard‑to‑abate sectors such as maritime transport, leveraging its production network, including ISCC-certified facilities on the U.S. Gulf Coast.
Average Trading Volume: 196,317
Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy
Current Market Cap: C$4.99B
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