Pacífico Mexinol to begin construction of the world’s largest green methanol plant

With an investment of more than US$3.3 billion, construction of the Pacífico Mexinol plant will begin in Topolobampo, Sinaloa, making it the largest green methanol facility in the world.

The project, led by US firm Transition Industries LLC, marks a milestone for the sustainable chemical industry in Mexico and represents one of the most ambitious industrial ventures of the decade.

The official announcement was made in Mexico City, with the signing of contracts attended by national authorities and diplomatic representatives from the United States, South Korea, Italy, and Japan. In addition to financial support from the World Bank Group's International Finance Corporation (IFC), the project stands out for its focus on clean energy, global cooperation, and the circular economy.

Strategically located in the port of Topolobampo, the plant will have the capacity to produce 350,000 metric tons of green methanol annually, generated from renewable sources, and 1.8 million metric tons of blue methanol, derived from natural gas with carbon capture.

Construction will be carried out by an international consortium comprising Samsung Engineering (South Korea), Techint Ingeniería y Construcción (Mexico and Italy), and the Italian firm Maire. The latter will contribute cutting-edge technology through its patented NX AdWinMethanol®Zero system, designed to minimize the carbon footprint.

One of the most innovative aspects of the project is the use of municipal wastewater instead of fresh water, which reinforces its environmental commitment and positions it as a benchmark for the responsible use of water resources within the chemical industry.

The state administration of Sinaloa expressed its support for the project, ensuring that it will offer legal certainty, job stability, and institutional collaboration throughout all stages. The local government emphasized that the state is prepared to integrate into the new global green industry.

With construction scheduled to begin in 2025 and operations planned for 2029, significant direct and indirect job creation is expected, as well as the strengthening of regional production chains. This economic boost adds to the international relevance of the project, which is planned to be presented as a success story during COP30 in Brazil in November 2025.

Pacífico Mexinol will not only transform northern Sinaloa, but also place Mexico in a strategic position within the global energy transition. Its development exemplifies how collaboration between companies, governments, and international organizations can lead to large-scale industrial projects with a sustainable focus.