Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an integrated methanol synthesis and fermentation system for the production of whole cells and biomolecules, and methods of using the same. In one embodiment, a system comprises a methanol synthesis apparatus adapted to produce unrefined methanol; a mixing apparatus adapted to receive unrefined methanol from the methanol synthesis apparatus; and a metering apparatus having at least one first input port in communication with mixing apparatus and at least one second output port in communication with a fermentation vessel.