Iran's First Methanol Deposit Certificate Begins Trading on Energy Exchange

Iran Energy Exchange hosted the country's first trading of a methanol commodity deposit certificate, tied to Sabalan Petrochemical, on Wednesday, September 2, 2026 (11 Shahrivar 1405). Per Boursenews, Mohammad Nazifi, the exchange's CEO, said at the launch ceremony that this marks the first time a methanol deposit certificate has joined the exchange's roster of commodity deposit certificates. Sabalan Petrochemical's CEO said the exchange's backing has allowed the company to begin supplying methanol on the export ring, which is expected to provide useful working capital for the firm. Exchange officials said certificates for other petrochemical products are expected to follow.