# Methanol processing (technology)

internal name `methanol-processing-1` · tier 2 (Logistic science pack, [tier 2](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tier/2.md))
HTML page: https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/methanol-processing-1/

## Cost

300 units of (1 × [Logistic science pack](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/logistic-science-pack.md), 2 × [pY science pack 1](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/py-science-pack-1.md), 3 × [Automation science pack](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/automation-science-pack.md)), 60 s each.

## Requires (1)

- [Alloy smelting - Stage 2](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/alloys-mk02.md)

## Leads to (1)

- [Korlex - Stage 1](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/korlex.md)

## Unlocks (8 recipes)

### Acetic acid (`acetic-acid`)

- 4 s · tier 2 · productivity modules allowed
- Ingredients: 50 × [Methanol](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/methanol.md), 80 × [Carbon dioxide](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/carbon-dioxide.md), 1 × [Chromium](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/chromium.md)
- Results: 50 × [Acetic acid](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/acetic-acid.md)
- Made in: Methanol reactor MK 01, Methanol reactor MK 02, Methanol reactor MK 03, Methanol reactor MK 04
- Unlocked by: [Methanol processing](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/methanol-processing-1.md)

### Empty gas canister (`empty-gas-canister`)

- 1 s · tier 2
- Ingredients: 2 × [Aluminium plate](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/aluminium-plate.md), 1 × [Copper plate](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/copper-plate.md)
- Results: 1 × [Empty gas canister](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/empty-gas-canister.md)
- Made in: Burner assembling machine MK 01, Burner assembling machine MK 02, Burner assembling machine MK 03, Automated factory MK 01, Automated factory MK 02, Automated factory MK 03, Automated factory MK 04, Character, Character (flying), Mutagenic infusion,  (flying)
- Unlocked by: [Methanol processing](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/methanol-processing-1.md)

### Methanol (`methane-to-methanol5`)

- 6 s · tier 2
- Ingredients: 100 × [Methane](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/methane.md), 100 × [Hot air](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/hot-air.md), 1 × [Tin chromium alloy](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/sncr-alloy.md)
- Results: 150 × [Methanol](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/methanol.md)
- Made in: Methanol reactor MK 01, Methanol reactor MK 02, Methanol reactor MK 03, Methanol reactor MK 04
- Unlocked by: [Methanol processing](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/methanol-processing-1.md)

### Methanol (`methane-to-methanol6`)

- 6 s · tier 2
- Ingredients: 400 × [Methane](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/methane.md), 100 × [Hot air](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/hot-air.md), 2 × [Copper plate](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/copper-plate.md), 2 × [Titanium tetrachloride](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/ticl4.md)
- Results: 300 × [Methanol](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/methanol.md)
- Made in: Methanol reactor MK 01, Methanol reactor MK 02, Methanol reactor MK 03, Methanol reactor MK 04
- Unlocked by: [Methanol processing](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/methanol-processing-1.md)

### Methanol from syngas (`methanol-from-syngas`)

- 2 s · tier 2
- Ingredients: 150 × [Syngas](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/syngas.md), 3 × [Copper plate](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/copper-plate.md), 1 × [Zinc plate](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/zinc-plate.md)
- Results: 150 × [Methanol](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/methanol.md)
- Made in: Methanol reactor MK 01, Methanol reactor MK 02, Methanol reactor MK 03, Methanol reactor MK 04
- Unlocked by: [Methanol processing](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/methanol-processing-1.md)

### Methanol reactor MK 01 (`methanol-reactor`)

- 1 s · tier 2
- Ingredients: 2 × [Boiler](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/boiler.md), 25 × [Simple circuit board](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/electronic-circuit.md), 20 × [Steel plate](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/steel-plate.md), 15 × [Small parts](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/small-parts-01.md), 4 × [Intermetallics](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/intermetallics.md)
- Results: 1 × [Methanol reactor MK 01](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/methanol-reactor.md)
- Made in: Burner assembling machine MK 01, Burner assembling machine MK 02, Burner assembling machine MK 03, Automated factory MK 01, Automated factory MK 02, Automated factory MK 03, Automated factory MK 04, Character, Character (flying), Mutagenic infusion,  (flying)
- Unlocked by: [Methanol processing](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/methanol-processing-1.md)

### Water (`methanol-void-denitrification`)

- 2 s · tier 2 · productivity modules allowed
- Ingredients: 100 × [Methanol](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/methanol.md), 100 × [Wastewater](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/waste-water.md)
- Results: 100 × [Nitrogen](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/nitrogen.md), 100 × [Water](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/water.md)
- Made in: Methanol reactor MK 01, Methanol reactor MK 02, Methanol reactor MK 03, Methanol reactor MK 04
- Unlocked by: [Methanol processing](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/methanol-processing-1.md)

### Refined syngas from methanol canisters (`refsyngas-from-meth-canister`)

- 2 s · tier 2 · productivity modules allowed
- Ingredients: 100 × [Syngas](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/syngas.md), 1 × [Filled methanol canister](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/methanol-gas-canister.md)
- Results: 100 × [Refined syngas](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/refsyngas.md), 30 × [Water](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/water.md), 20 × [Carbon dioxide](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/carbon-dioxide.md), 60 × [Acid gas](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/acidgas.md), 1 × [Empty gas canister](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/empty-gas-canister.md)
- Made in: Rectisol MK 01, Rectisol MK 02, Rectisol MK 03, Rectisol MK 04
- Unlocked by: [Methanol processing](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/methanol-processing-1.md)

