OCI Global signals intent to explore sale of more Methanex shares

OCI Global (OCI) on Tuesday (7 April) provided an update regarding its shareholding in methanol producer and supplier Methanex Corporation (Methanex).

Since OCI’s H2 2025 earnings announcement on 16 March 2026,  OCI said trading volumes in Methanex shares have increased significantly, which may provide additional flexibility with respect to potential future disposals. 

“In light of these evolving circumstances, among other factors, the Board has authorised management to consider selling Methanex shares from time to time, as and when it determines appropriate,” the company said.

In March, OCI announced that its wholly owned subsidiary OCI Chemicals BV sold 3,331,346 common shares of Methanex, representing approximately 4.3% of the issued and outstanding shares. 

Immediately prior to the disposition, OCI had beneficial ownership of, or control and direction over, 9,944,308 Shares, representing approximately 12.9% of the issued and outstanding shares. 

Manifold Times previously reported Methanex launching global methanol bunkering operations in the ARA (Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp) region and South Korea. 

In the ARA region, Methanex partnered with TankMatch —a recognised regional expert in inland waterway fuel logistics—to provide safe, barge-to-ship methanol bunkering. 

In South Korea, Methanex is working with Alpha Maritime and Hyodong Shipping to enable last-mile bunkering operations.

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Published: 8 April, 2026