Compn. of post-reaction gases produced by gasification of several alternative fuels and hard coal and conversions of the gases to MeOH were simulated by the Gumz and Traustel method. Temp., pressure and the nature of the gasification agent were selected as variables. Based on the data and prices of the gasifying agents, the MeOH prodn. costs were calcd. and compared to est. the optimal manufg. cost.