At the invitation of Azerbaijan Methanol Company (AzMeCo), Mr. Dom Lavigne, Director of Public Relations for Asia and the Middle East at the U.S.-based Methanol Institute, paid an official visit to Baku last week. The visit aimed to strengthen dialogue around the methanol industry and its future development in Azerbaijan.

During his stay, Mr. Lavigne held meetings with senior representatives from several key government bodies, including the Ministry of Economic Development, the Ministry of Industry and Energy, and the State Oil Company of the Republic of Azerbaijan (SOCAR).

As part of these meetings, Mr. Lavigne delivered a comprehensive presentation on the global methanol market, its diverse application areas, and the economic and environmental benefits of methanol and its derivatives. The presentation was met with strong interest from ministry officials, who welcomed insights into methanol’s role as a clean, versatile, and forward-looking energy source.

Accompanying Mr. Lavigne was Mr. Nizami Piriyev, Chairman of the Board of AzMeCo, who spoke in detail about the Azerbaijan Methanol Project. He outlined the strategic importance of methanol production for the national economy and discussed how the establishment of a domestic methanol industry could pave the way for new segments of the chemical sector, contributing to industrial diversification and sustainable growth.

The delegation later visited the AzMeCo methanol plant in the Garadagh district, where they reviewed the plant’s progress and recent developments. Mr. Lavigne and the government representatives were introduced to the plant's advanced technologies and production infrastructure, further reinforcing the project’s significance within Azerbaijan’s energy landscape.

This visit reflects growing international interest in Azerbaijan’s emerging methanol industry and highlights AzMeCo’s pivotal role in connecting the country’s petrochemical sector with global partners and best practices.