William,
Actually methanol prices have not been directly linked to oil prices.
My understanding is that natural gas is the normal feedstock for methanol
production. Of course, oil prices do effect distribution costs.
I had an interesting discussion with the sales rep. from the chemical
supply company I've been getting my methanol from.
He mentioned seasonal fluctuations that are fairly predictable ex
Here in the US, winter windshield wash contains methanol to prevent
freezing. Increased demand in winter causes prices to go up a bit.
He said that the current spike in price was related to a dramatic drop
in production by a manufacturing plant in the Caribbean and two in India.
He said that methanol prices have always been volatile; spikes in price are
not uncommon. He could not say when prices will drop back to more normal
prices, but seemed quite sure that this was a temporary increase.
James Phelps provided a valuable link www.purchasing.com that has
price info with explanation for methanol and other items.
Tom
----- Original Message -----
From: "VAN DER SLUYS, WILLIAM" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <biofuel@sustainablelists.org>
Sent: Wednesday, November 22, 2006 10:30 AM
Subject: Re: [Biofuel] Methanol Price Increase?
> It is my understanding that most of the methanol available in the US is
> produced from ethylene (petroleum). I'm not surprising that methanol
> prices have gone up, but, I am surprised it took so long for them to do
> so. They probably will come back down in the near future since oil prices
> have moderated.
>
> The other way to make methanol is from wood, by way of pyrolysis
> (destructive heating which also produces charcoal) but this is not
> commonly done since it is more difficult and costly.
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Thomas Kelly [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> To: biofuel [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Subject: [Biofuel] Methanol Price Increase?
>
>
>> Hello All,
>> Did I miss the news?
>> Has there been a significant increase in the price of methanol
>> recently?
>>
>> I just got the bill for a delivery (two 55gal barrels). Previous
>> price
>> ( July): $2.60 USD/gallon; current bill: $3.54 USD/ gallon .... 35%
>> increase in a few months?
>> I'll call my supplier in a little while ... maybe it's just a
>> billing
>> mistake. I am just hoping someone has some info.
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Tom
>>
>
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