Methanol
OQBI’s state-of-the-art, 1,095 ktpa nameplate capacity methanol plant was commissioned in 2010, and includes processing facilities and storage tanks while all required utilities are generated on-site with boilers, turbines and power generation systems.
Advancing innovation
In 2010, OQBI launched its methanol production.
Methanol is crucial for chemical production and is a vital feedstock for manufacturing everyday consumer goods such as plastics, plywood and industrial solvents.
As the international drive towards net zero gains momentum, methanol is becoming an increasingly valuable resource for producing alternative fuels, biodiesel and hydrogen, with immense future potential and strong demand from off-takers.
OQBI’s excellence in methanol is evidenced by our plant producing 3,000 metric tons per day.
Through world-class technology and sustainable practices, OQBI leads in methanol production, driving innovation and global energy solutions.
Methanol applications
Production of chemicals
Methanol is a critical feedstock for producing chemicals such as formaldehyde, acetic acid and MTBE.
Energy
Methanol’s importance is growing as a fuel for fuel cells, biodiesel production and hydrogen generation, underscoring its relevance in the transition to alternative fuels.
Manufacturing
Methanol is essential in manufacturing plywood, plastics and industrial solvents.
Markets around the world
Other Products
LPG
OQBI is a key player in Oman’s LPG industry, extracting and refining propane and butane from the country’s oil and gas resources.
Ammonia
OQBI is a leading regional ammonia producer, essential to global supply.