THE Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore has launched a scheme to explore scalable solutions for sea-based LNG reloading and e/bio-methane supply, inviting participants to perform tests.

As the world’s largest conventional bunker port, Singapore is striving to explore LNG and other alternative fuels supply by welcoming participants to join the EOI,  including those who are not existing LNG bunkering licensees.

The EOI seeks to collect proposals in three areas: scaling up sea-based reloading operations, which includes ship-to-bunker barge LNG operations; facilitating the supply of LNG alternatives such as liquefied bio-methane; and developing floating platform concepts to improve bunkering safety and efficiency.

The proposals should also include mitigation measures addressing the challenge of methane slip on a well-to-wake basis.

According to the EOI requirements, participants should submit models for operationalising sea-based LNG reloading starting in 2025.

The selected contributors will conduct trials in Singapore to verify the feasibility and safety of their proposed solutions.

MPA will use the insights gained from the EOI to guide the review of the LNG licensing framework, enhancing it to better meet bunkering requirements.

Singapore’s LNG bunkering has surged from 16,000 tonnes delivered in 2022 to more than 385,000 tonnes in the first 10 months of this year.