OCI Global Initiates Purchase of Minority Shares in OCI Methanol Company
In a strategic move, OCI Global, a global leader in nitrogen, methanol, and hydrogen, has announced the repurchase of minority stakes in OCI Methanol. The Dutch-based company, listed on Euronext in Amsterdam, is looking to maintain its influence and value in the methanol sector.
The repurchased stakes amount to 11% and 4% respectively, from Alpha Dhabi Holding PJSC and ADQ. This decision comes after OCI Global sold these stakes to Methanex Corporation in June 2025, as part of a strategic expansion and realignment. The successful sale of OCI Methanol to Methanex was a result of the partnership, which advanced OCI Methanol's position as a global leader in methanol production.
Nassef Sawiris, the Executive Chairman of OCI, values this strategic partnership. He also expressed his enthusiasm for supporting future initiatives and collaborations. OCI Methanol, in turn, became a leading producer and distributor of green methanol through HyFuels.
OCI's product range includes nitrogen fertilizers, methanol, biofuels, diesel exhaust fluid, and melamine. The company's production capacity for hydrogen-based products is approximately 13.5 million metric tons per year.
The repurchase follows the earlier announced sale of OCI Methanol to Methanex Corporation. In November 2021, OCI Methanol established a strategic alliance with ADH and ADQ.
For more details, you can visit the OCI Global website at www.oci-global.com or read the full news on Hydrogen News. It is important to note that this press release contains information within the meaning of Article 7(1) of the EU Market Abuse Regulation.
OCI Global continues to demonstrate a disciplined operational and financial approach amid sector headwinds. This strategic move is aimed at optimizing operational control, financial performance, and long-term shareholder value in the methanol and chemical markets. The company can also be followed on LinkedIn.
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The repurchase of minority stakes in OCI Methanol by OCI Global signals a strategic intent to optimize operational control and enhance long-term shareholder value in the hydrogen economy, particularly the methanol sector. This decision, following the earlier announced sale to Methanex Corporation, underscores OCI Global's commitment to maintain its leadership in the methanol industry, and could potentially impact the broader chemical business and finance landscape. Read more detailed insights on this move in the news on Hydrogen News.
