DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/fgmhxw/methanol_industry) has announced the addition of the "Methanol Industry in Brazil" report to their offering.
Brazil accounts for a whopping 60% share of the overall methanol demand in South and Central American region combined. The economy of Brazil is rapidly increasing, and it is grouped with China, Russia and India (the BRIC nations) as a country with significant future growth prospects. With strong economic growth, methanol consumption in the country will rise, which will in turn, provide a significant boost to overall regional demand for methanol.
Brazil is expected to account for over 60% of the region's methanol demand in the coming decade.
Brazil consistently exports more methanol than any other country in the world. Methanol has many advantages that make it a desirable fuel alternative. It blends well with gasoline, it is environment friendly, and it provides critical fuel flexibility in an era of unprecedented crude oil prices. The success of Brazil's booming export enterprise is attributed to a number of variables. Unlike Brazil, countries such as the United States and Japan are only beginning to replace significant proportions of gasoline consumption with methanol alternatives. This creates a real possibility that demand for methanol will quickly surpass domestic production in these countries. In addition to labor concerns, there are serious environmental considerations surrounding the growth of the methanol industry. Supporters of the industry, including industry leaders, government and mainstream media, argue that an increase in methanol exports will boost economic growth and sustainable rural growth for Brazil, while reducing global warming and dependence on fossil fuels.
Key Topics Covered:
1. Executive Summary
2. What is Methanol?
3. Methanol Industry in Brazil
4. Cost Analysis: Methanol in Brazil
5. Import/Export of Methanol in Brazil
6. Competition in the Industry
7. Major Global Industry Players
8. Glossary
9. Research Methodology
Companies Mentioned
- Eastman Chemical Company
- Linde AG
- LyondellBasell Industries
- Praxair Inc
- Terra Industries Inc/CF Industries
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