We quickly utilized our proprietary technology to produce and supply methanol locally through specially designed oil tankers, and to supply methanol to various parts of the world. For over 70 years, our business has continuously expanded and diversified, and we have developed into a world leading methane supplier with a fully integrated global network, producing and delivering approximately 2.5 million tons of methane annually. MGC's overseas factories supply 60% of Japan's total imports of methanol annually. Our technology, network, and experience make us the world's only comprehensive producer of methanol and methanol derivatives.
Methanol - a safe, clean, and multifunctional future energy source
The versatility of methanol makes it a commonly used fuel resource in the power generation industry. At MGC, we not only use methanol as a fuel source in liquid form, but also in the form of high-efficiency fuel cells. In locations and conditions where commercial electricity cannot be utilized, rechargeable batteries, solar cells, and gas engine generators are currently commonly used. MGC Direct methanol fuel cell (dmfc) provides another solution with unparalleled efficiency and versatility.
The Use of Methanol
Unlike standard Hydrogen fuel cells, which use hydrogen as the fuel source, DMFC uses a unique super mixed mixture that concentrates 54% liquefied methanol. As long as the fuel is continuously used, concentrated fuel can generate sustained electricity, making it more stable, lighter, compact, and easier to store and transport than hydrogen. This makes it an ideal fuel for power generation in emergency situations, such as serving as a backup fuel source after a disaster, and as the main fuel source for sites that cannot be reached by the power grid. Portable power sources using DMFC are also quieter than gasoline generators and do not emit harmful gases such as carbon monoxide or nitrogen oxides. This makes DMFC suitable for projects and activities held outdoors or indoors. Outdoor, the DMFC generator is almost silent within a distance of 2-3 meters, and a 4-liter metamix can provide more than 8 hours of power for a 200 watt generator. The versatility, safety, reliability, and environmental characteristics of methanol will make it the core energy source of the future.
Potable ethanol, Non drinkable methanol
Ethanol (ethanol) and methanol (methanol chemical formula) are very similar, but very different. Both are alcohols, but ethanol is produced from fermented starch and sugar found in grains, while methanol is produced from natural gas, coal, and biomass. Their molecular structures are only a few different molecules, but this tiny difference endows them with completely different properties. The most important difference is that ethanol is a drinkable form of alcohol, while methanol is highly toxic when consumed.
