February 4th News Summary of Methanol Plant Operations in the United States on February 4th: The 1.7 million tons/year methanol plant operated by Koch in the United States may experience unstable operations and low utilization rates, with specific details pending further tracking. The 1.75 million tons/year methanol plant operated by Natgasoline in North America was shut down on the 28th, and the restart time is pending further tracking. Chempricehub's analysis of methanol, with a long-short rating of 1.5: The unstable operations and low utilization rates of the 1.7 million tons/year methanol plant operated by Koch in the United States, along with the shutdown of the 1.75 million tons/year plant operated by Natgasoline in North America, have led to a reduction in global methanol supply. It is expected that spot prices will rise. Combined with the latest methanol futures market conditions (e.g., the MA2605 contract closing price of 2,247 yuan/ton, settlement price of 2,256 yuan/ton, and an increase in open interest by 3,725 lots), news of supply disruptions may boost market sentiment, driving a rebound in futures prices, which is favorable for long positions.