China's Quiet Bet on Methanol Is Paying Off In a move that has largely flown under the radar, China has been quietly investing heavily in methanol, a versatile fuel that has the potential to transform the country's energy landscape. With the global energy market in flux and China's own energy needs growing exponentially, the country's decision to bet big on methanol is starting to pay off. As the world's largest consumer of fossil fuels, China is turning to methanol as a cleaner-burning alternative to traditional fuels, with the potential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and decrease dependence on imported oil. But what's behind China's sudden interest in methanol, and how is this shift in energy policy likely to impact the global energy market?
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