The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) has invited Expressions of Interest (EOI) for scalable sea-based LNG reloading solutions to enhance onshore LNG bunkering.
The Authority aims to explore scalable solutions for sea-based liquefied natural gas (LNG) reloading to complement the existing onshore LNG bunkering storage and jetty capacities and the supply of e/bio-methane as marine fuel in the Port of Singapore.
According to MPA, LNG bunkering in Singapore has grown from 16,000 tonnes delivered in 2022 to over 385,000 tonnes delivered from January to October 2024. The EOI proposals should also include mitigation measures to address the issue of methane slip on a well-to-wake basis. The EOI seeks to gather proposals on three areas:
- to scale up sea-based reloading operations, including ship-to-bunker barge LNG operations;
- to facilitate the supply of LNG alternatives such as liquefied bio-methane;
- and to develop floating platform concepts to enhance bunkering safety and efficiency.
Participants in the EOI do not need to be an existing LNG bunkering licensee. Participants are required to propose models for operationalising sea-based LNG reloading starting from 2025. Participants selected will be required to conduct trials in Singapore to validate the proposed solution’s operational feasibility and safety.
Insights gained from the EOI and trials will inform MPA’s review of the LNG licensing framework, including enhancements to supply to better serve the industry’s bunkering needs.
To remind, in early November, the Energy Market Authority (EMA) of Singapore signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with PetroChina International Company Limited to enhance Singapore’s expertise in Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) supply and management.
