Subscriber note: FOB China, CFR Japan methanol prices to be discontinued Apr 1

Following industry feedback, Platts has decided to discontinue the FOB China, CFR Japan spot methanol assessments with effect from April 1, 2013. This proposal was first announced on September 6, 2012, and the suspensions reflect changing trading patterns in Asia. These assessments are currently published on Platts Petrochemicals Alert page PC0348, in the Asian Petrochemicalscan and in the Platts database under the codes PHACG00 (CFR Japan) and AAWVY00 (FOB China). Please send all questions and feedback to petchems@platts.com and pricegroup@platts.com.