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The site offered US Methanol the available infrastructure and site services that provided a faster path to building the plant . Temporary jobs were created during the construction of the plant , impacting the local economy , and benefiting the lifestyle of those hired .
The nature of the Liberty One and US Methanol business as a start-up without other chemical assets created the need to hire the workforce and leverage industry expertise to carefully plan for successful operations . In less than six months of operations , US Methanol managed to bring the facility to nearly full capacity safely , and every gallon of methanol has met quality specifications and shipped to customers . industry with the acquisition and relocation of a plant that previously operated in Rio de Janeiro , Brazil . The plant , known as Liberty One Methanol LLC , commenced production in fall 2022 .
The abundance of shale gas in the region , proximity to customers , good quality workforce talent and support for industry by the government and community are all reasons KKCG chose to invest in West Virginia for the location of US Methanol .
“ Our investment in US Methanol is a testament to our belief in the potential of West Virginia ' s economy . We trust that the plant will not only benefit our company , but also the local community and state as a whole , creating new jobs and opportunities for growth ,” says Karel Komarek , KKCG founder and chairman .
With 53 employees on staff and the capability for 55 to 60 employees , the plant is actively recruiting and interviewing for its remaining vacant positions .
“ Hiring the right people is important . We are delighted with our current team of 53 talented employees . We want to build and foster a strong company culture for our current and future employees ,” says HR Manager Angi Hyre .
US Methanol is considering multiple options to increase its capacity and grow its business in West Virginia .
“ We are very happy to be a West Virginia business and we appreciate the support we have received from this community and the region ,” says Walsh . “ Our investment was substantial , and we look forward to being an employer of choice and a strong contributor to good jobs in West Virginia .”
The plant is within overnight trucking distance of half of the U . S . population and about one-third of the Canadian population . Access to extensive water , rail and highway systems make cargo delivery easy and affordable .
Prior to moving the Liberty One plant from Brazil to West Virginia , everything had to be evaluated and tested to determine if it would meet U . S . and industry standards . Much equipment was replaced to meet standards and to ensure operating excellence , which is US Methanol ’ s numberone commitment to its employees and the community .
“ This resulted in replacement or complete refurbishment of a lot of equipment , which was complicated , but in the end has left us with a very safe , reliable and high-quality facility that also provides for a potential capacity expansion ,” Walsh says . usmeoh . com | ( 681 ) 205-8511 400 Capitol Street , Second Floor Charleston , WV 25301