Brunei Methanol Company Sdn Bhd (BMC) is a joint venture established to produce methanol, a key chemical used in a variety of industries, including petrochemicals and fuels. The plant, located at the Sungai Liang Industrial Park (SPARK), is owned by Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company (50%), ITOCHU Corporation (25%), and Mirkhas (25%). The plant has a production capacity of up to 850,000 metric tonnes of high-grade methanol annually, derived from natural gas supplied by Brunei Shell Petroleum. BMC was officially inaugurated in 2010, marking a significant step in Brunei’s effort to diversify its economy and reduce its reliance on oil and gas by creating value-added products. The methanol produced is used in industries like automotive fuel, chemicals, and consumer goods, with key export markets in Northeast and Southeast Asia