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Methanex restarts methanol train after weather delays

METHANEX New Zealand has restarted one of two methanol trains at the giant Motunui complex in north Taranaki – more than a month behind schedule after wild winter weather delayed some outdoor operations associated with the $US55 million ($A82.5 million) recommissioning.

First methanol from the unit was achieved on October 3, and full production from the 900,000 tonne per year train is expected to be reached during the next few weeks, if not sooner. "The recommissioning...

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