Port of Singapore Seeks LNG Bunkering Proposal

The Port of Singapore on Tuesday launched proposal seeking interested parties to apply for LNG bunker supplier licence.

The licence would allow the party to supply LNG bunker to vessels in the Port of Singapore.

In their submissions to the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA), applicants are to propose an end-to-end LNG bunkering supply solution that details, amongst other things, their bunkering supply and delivery model, LNG sources and marketing plans for the sale of LNG to customers in the Port of Singapore, the Port said in a statement.

Interested applicants have until 30 September 2015 to submit their proposals to MPA. The shortlisted proposals will be announced by MPA by end of this year. Successful applicants are expected to supply LNG bunker to support the LNG bunkering pilot programme that is scheduled to commence in early 2017.

As part of efforts to develop LNG bunkering, MPA has been collaborating closely with partner agencies, industry stakeholders and technical experts, to develop LNG bunkering standards, procedures and facilities. Last year, MPA announced commencing work on a pilot programme with interested parties of the LNG bunker supply chain to establish operation protocols for LNG bunkering. MPA will also provide funding of up to S$2 million per vessel for up to six LNG-fuelled vessels for the pilot programme.

The bunkering industry is an important and integral part of Singapore's global hub port.