Gapuma Switzerland at the Sharp End of Global Methanol Markets
6th November 2025 Fabrice Brunet, Managing Director of Gapuma Switzerland, travelled to Singapore this week to attend the International Methanol Conference 2025 (IMC 2025), held from 4th–6th November at the Pan Pacific Singapore. The Industry’s Annual ParliamentSince 2006, this annual gathering—organised by MMSA for the IMPCA International Methanol Producers & Consumers Association—has brought together suppliers, consumers, traders, and service providers in what has become the methanol industry’s most influential forum. In a year marked by market uncertainty, pricing pressure, shifting trade flows, and geopolitical tensions, IMC 2025 convened global leaders across two intensive days. Crucially, it remains the venue for Asia’s annual contract negotiations—where meaningful business is often concluded in the margins, over coffee and corridor conversations. Why Singapore MattersThere is a reason this meeting is held in Singapore rather than Zurich or Houston. The city-state’s rise as Asia’s foremost energy and commodities hub reflects broader shifts in global economic gravity. Its regulatory sophistication, logistical strengths, and strategic geography make it the natural home for an industry increasingly shaped by Asian demand. Methanol: The Quiet DisruptorWhile public debate tends to focus on hydrogen and batteries, methanol continues to reshape markets with far less fanfare. Serving both as a vital chemical feedstock and an emerging marine fuel, it occupies a unique space—rooted in the traditional hydrocarbon economy yet integral to global decarbonisation strategies. Why Gapuma Prioritises This EventGapuma’s presence at IMC 2025 reflects strategic priorities: access to market intelligence that differentiates opportunity from risk; relationship-building with the producers, consumers, and traders who influence global flows; close monitoring of developments in renewable methanol; and an understanding of Asian dynamics that increasingly define the sector’s future. As Gapuma expands its footprint in renewable fuels and chemical feedstocks, events like IMC 2025 provide invaluable context. The insights gathered in Singapore will directly inform our trading strategies and long-term positioning in markets where being six months early can look perilously similar to being six months late. We extend our thanks to MMSA and IMPCA for another outstanding conference.
🔋 Gapuma Attends 9th European Biofuels Conference in Marbella
10th June 2025 Senior representatives from Gapuma Switzerland AG—Jacques Landolt (Director, Biofuels), Fabrice Brunet (Managing Director), and Rafael Fraletti (Senior Trader)—participated in the 9th European Biofuels Conference, held in Marbella from 2–6 June 2025. Organised by Dropet and hosted at the Hotel Don Pepe Gran Meliá, the event brought together leading figures from across the European biofuels and renewable energy sector. The conference addressed key challenges and emerging trends shaping the future of sustainable fuels in Europe. Discussions centred on regulatory alignment across EU member states, traceability in biofuel supply chains, and the commercial strategies needed to support large-scale decarbonisation. Participants included a wide range of stakeholders, from producers and refiners to policy advisors and international traders. Notable attendees included ePURE (the European renewable ethanol association), CRISTALCO, Ensus, Marquis Energy, iEthanol, and influential policy groups such as EWABA and the European Biodiesel Board. Their engagement reflected the sector’s growing urgency in aligning innovation, regulation and market demand to support the continent’s clean energy transition. For Gapuma, the event offered a valuable opportunity to strengthen partnerships, exchange insights with key players in the field, and deepen our strategic commitment to building robust and sustainable biofuel supply networks. These discussions reinforce our mission to deliver energy solutions that are not only commercially viable but also aligned with global environmental priorities. We extend our sincere thanks to Dropet and all participating organisations for their collaboration and contribution to a dynamic and timely event.