What is the current operating rate of Iran's ZPC No. 2 methanol plant at Asaluyeh following its restart on May 25?

The operating rate of Iran’s ZPC No. 2 methanol plant at Asaluyeh stands at 40% after its restart on May 25, according to the news body. This plant has a nameplate capacity of 1.65 million metric tons per year, and the 40% operating rate reflects its current production level post-restart. No further details about ramp-up timelines, operational constraints, or expected future utilization are provided in the text.

Is the No. 1 methanol unit at the same Asaluyeh site currently operational, and is there a confirmed restart date?

No, the No. 1 methanol unit at the same Asaluyeh site remains offline, and there is no definite restart date announced, as explicitly stated in the news body. The text provides no additional context regarding the reason for its continued shutdown, duration of downtime, maintenance status, or any official communication from ZPC about potential resumption plans.

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Iran's ZPC restarted its No. 2 methanol plant at Asaluyeh on May 25, now operating at 40% capacity with a 1.65 million mt/y output. However, the site's No. 1 unit remains offline with no confirmed restart date yet.

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