MMSA was established in 2004 at its current headquarters in Singapore. In its 20th year of operation, the company provides leading independent analysis to the global methanol industry (all major global methanol producers, consumers, traders, process licensors, catalyst suppliers, and other ancillary industries). MMSA is staffed with experienced industry chemical engineers and market consultants in Singapore, Shanghai, Houston, Seattle, France and the UK.
The firm does not buy, sell, trade, broker, or distribute any products in the methanol supply chain (from natural gas and coal to methanol derivatives), and is a trusted independent voice among global buyers and sellers of methanol.
Through several multi-client services and hundreds of single-client (proprietary, tailored) services, the firm has developed a reputation as a business solution provider and thought leader in addition to a fair voice in the market.
MMSA single-client services have included support of financial adviser efforts in fundraising for new facilities, existing assets, mergers and acquisitions (including valuation), and other bankable studies.
In December 2024, MMSA joined Energy Aspects (EA), a market-leading energy analytics and data company specializing in energy commodities and macro markets. EA provides data, research, and analysis to support investment, strategy, and financing decisions. Covering the entire energy value chain, EA offers unmatched insights through proprietary models and data sets. With a track record of accuracy and independence, EA is a trusted partner for energy companies, financial institutions, and governments worldwide.
MMSA Staff and Consultants
US
Mark Berggren
Head of Methanol
mark.berggren@energyaspects.com
Singapore
Office Manager
Ms. Hemalata Sinniah
hemalata.sinniah@energyaspects.com
Shanghai
James Xie
Methanol Consultant
james.xie@energyaspects.com
US
Marybeth Maloy Gebauer
Senior Methanol Analyst
marybeth.gebauer@energyaspects.com
Japan
Senior Representative
Mr. Masanori Kawakami
masanori.kawakami@energyaspects.com
Professional Associations
Methanol Institute (MI)
As the global trade association for the methanol industry representing the world’s leading methanol producers, distributors and technology companies, the mission of the Methanol Institute (MI) is to serve and provide cost-effective value to its membership. MMSA has been a MI member since 2018, and regularly provides MI with historic global methanol pricing as well as historic global methanol supply and demand assessments.
International Methanol Producers and Consumers Association (IMPCA)
IMPCA is an Association of Companies that are active in the global methanol market. The membership is open to companies that are active in the production, marketing and consumption for use as feedstock or fuel, as well as to service providers to this industry. MMSA has been a member of IMPCA since 2005, providing dozens of presentations at their global events and organizing the annual IMPCA International Methanol Conference since 2006.
Singapore Chemical Industry Council (SCIC)
The Singapore Chemical Industry Council Limited (SCIC) is the official industry association representing the Singapore Energy and Chemicals cluster in the private sector. It plays a proactive role in representing the interests of this manufacturing sector and continues to promote it as a major economic pillar of Singapore. MMSA has been a SCIC member since 2006.