This development reportedly complements the existing onshore LNG
bunkering storage and jetty capacities. 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 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.
The EOI proposals should also include mitigation measures to
address the issue of methane slip on a well-to-wake basis. Participants in the EOI do not need to be an existing LNG bunkering
licensee, as per MPA’s statement. 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.