Abstract: Methanol, as a carrier of hydrogen energy, holds promise in advancing the exploitation of hydrogen energy and achieving carbon neutrality goals. This paper reviews the properties, synthesis methods, and application scenarios of methanol, with a particular focus on summarizing and comparing methanol utilization technologies under the background of the dual carbon, and analyzes the current state of existing methanol application technologies. In terms of direct utilization, direct combustion of methanol is relatively easy to achieve and can be employed for energy supply in internal combustion engines, boilers, and direct methanol fuel cells. However, the low calorific value and strong acidic property of methanol restrict the application of these technologies to some extent. In terms of facilitating hydrogen energy utilization, methanol can serve as a hydrogen energy carrier to enhance hydrogen storage and transportation and provide high-purity and high-quality hydrogen, thereby effectively advancing the development and utilization of hydrogen energy, which should be given attention and development. In terms of industrial raw materials, methanol utilization technologies are relatively mature, and the use of green methanol can also achieve carbon fixation from carbon dioxide. Overall, methanol production and utilization technologies are relatively mature. Nevertheless, further technological development is needed in areas such as methanol fuel cells and direct combustion. It is recommended to develop from multiple aspects such as technological innovation, planning layout, policy support, and relevant standard system construction to ensure the gradual improvement of methanol technology.