Singapore is advancing its maritime decarbonization agenda with a significant response to its call for proposals to expand the use of LNG as a marine fuel. The Maritime and Port Authority (MPA) received 14 proposals under its Expression of Interest (EOI), launched in December 2024, with participation from 18 companies spanning the energy, fuel supply, trading, and storage sectors. Eight of the proposals included options for bio-methane and e-methane — lower-emission alternatives that could support international shipping’s transition to cleaner fuels. The MPA plans to work with shortlisted companies on sea-based LNG reloading trials in the second half of 2025, testing for technical feasibility, safety, and scalability, while also evaluating methane slip reduction strategies.
To meet anticipated demand, the MPA expects to call for additional LNG bunker supply licenses — including for bio- and e-methane — by early 2026. This follows a record-breaking year for Singapore's alternative bunker fuel sector, with LNG volumes surging over fourfold in 2024 to 463,948 metric tons and biofuel blends reaching 0.88 million metric tons, a 69% increase from 2023. With LNG demand projected to hit up to 3 million mt/year in the coming years and U.S. suppliers eager to support, Singapore is also developing a second LNG terminal to expand its throughput capacity to 15 million mt/year. These efforts solidify the city-state’s position as a global hub for sustainable shipping solutions.
