THE MARITIME and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) has reported to have received 14 proposals under its Expression of Interest (EOI) to scale up the supply of liquefied natural gas (LNG) as marine fuel in the Port of Singapore.
A total of 18 companies reportedly took part in the EOI, including energy companies, fuel suppliers, traders, bunker operators, and storage providers.
The MPA said the range of submissions reflect the industry’s readiness to support sea-based LNG reloading to complement existing onshore infrastructure and supply more options.
Eight of the submissions included bio-methane and e-methane solutions, fuels which the MPA said can offer lower lifecycle greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and support the needs of international shipping for additional options for vessel operators on the energy transition pathway.
The port authority will work with shortlisted companies to carry out sea-based LNG reloading trials by the second half of 2025. It said it will also develop plans to promote the use bio- and e-methane as marine fuels in Singapore.
“The trials will assess scalability, technical feasibility, safety, operational readiness, and digital connectivity, as well as measures to address methane slip,” the MPA said.
Insights from the proposals and trials are intended to inform the MPA’s review of the LNG bunkering licensing framework, including enhancements to existing supply arrangements to better meet the needs of international shipping.
These efforts contribute to the emission reduction efforts discussed at the International Maritime Organization, the MPA said.
To support the demand for LNG, MPA expects to call for applications for additional bunker supply licences, including those covering bio- and e-methane, by early 2026, with further details to be shared in due course.
