[1] Methanex is the world’s largest producer and supplier of methanol to major international markets in North and South America, Europe, and Asia Pacific.

[1] Methanex Corporation challenged California's plan to eliminate methyl tertiary butyl ether (MTBE) from gasoline on grounds of water pollution prevention, claiming protection under Chapter 11 of NAFTA and demanding US$970 million in compensation from the state.

[4] In 2012, Methanex announced that it acquired land in Geismar, Louisiana, and that it would move one of its idle Chilean methanol plants there.

Methanex's majority owned subsidiary, Waterfront Shipping Limited, is a global marine transportation company that operates a fleet of 30 ocean tankers.

Lines announced plans for a strategic partnership in July 2021,[10] resulting in MOL's purchase of a 40% stake in WFS.