The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) has announced the opening of applications for additional licences to supply liquefied natural gas (LNG) as a marine fuel in the Port of Singapore. This initiative, available to both current licensees and new entrants, follows recent updates to the LNG bunkering licensing framework, which now includes sea-based LNG reloading and the supply of liquefied bio-methane and e-methane.
Applicants must meet several key requirements, including implementing comprehensive LNG bunkering supply arrangements. These arrangements cover securing LNG supply, demand planning, cargo transfer operations, and the safe handling and delivery of LNG fuel to vessels. Additionally, licensees must own or charter at least one LNG bunker vessel registered with the Singapore Registry of Ships, adhering to MPA’s standards.
To align with international shipping’s decarbonisation efforts, applicants are required to submit proposals detailing their readiness to supply LNG fuels with lower lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions. This includes outlining supply pathways and sourcing arrangements, as well as measures to monitor and mitigate methane slip from LNG bunker vessels.
MPA, in collaboration with Enterprise Singapore, will upgrade the existing Technical Reference for LNG Bunkering to a Singapore Standard in Q2 2026. This will enhance the LNG bunkering ecosystem by aligning it with broader bunkering standards. Interested companies must submit their applications by 27 March 2026, with further details available on MPA’s website.
