Biofuel sales at the Port of Singapore far exceeded those of liquefied natural gas (LNG) in 2022.
Around 140,000 tonnes of biofuel blends were bunkered over 90 operations, surpassing the 16,000 tonnes in LNG bunker sales, said Chee Hong Tat, Senior Minister of State for Finance and Transport, speaking at the annual Singapore Maritime Foundation New Year Conversations event.
Whilst overall sales were down 4.3% at 47.9 million tonnes last year, Mr Chee said Singapore remained a favoured location for bunkers and has made progress in supplying alternative fuels including a new framework for licensed suppliers.
“Currently, commercial sales of biofuel blends of up to B24 are available for the maritime sector in Singapore,” said Mr Chee, adding that the MPA and Energy Market Authority were also calling for proposals to build and operate ammonia bunkering in Jurong Island.
In 2022, 25 Singapore-flagged ships from 13 companies received Green Ship certificates under the Green Ship Programme, which since 2011 has recognised 650 vessels.
Singapore is also involved in developing green and digital shipping corridors (GDSC), announcing a collaboration with the Port of Rotterdam to establish the world’s longest GDSC, and is working with ports in California towards a corridor between Singapore and the San Pedro Bay port complex.
