SE Asia LNG bunker vessel first

FueLNG, a joint venture between Keppel Offshore & Marine Ltd (Keppel O&M) and Shell Eastern Petroleum (Pte) Ltd, has announced the launch of Singapore’s first LNG bunkering vessel in Keppel Nantong Shipyard in China.

The 7,500m3 bunkering vessel was moved from land to water on 28 May and when construction is complete will enable FueLNG to be the first in Singapore to provide regular ship-to-ship LNG bunkering services within the Port of Singapore.

Saunak Rai, general manager of FueLNG, said: “There is a growing number of LNG-fuelled vessels in the world and FueLNG is well-positioned to seize LNG bunkering opportunities in Singapore.”

He added: “Building Singapore’s first LNG bunkering vessel demonstrates FueLNG’s confidence in LNG as a marine fuel. The vessel will enhance our range of services and boost our efforts to further increase the availability of LNG in the market.”

The vessel supports initiatives implemented by the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) to increase the adoption of LNG as a marine fuel, facilitating the growth of Singapore as a global LNG bunkering hub.

FueLNG’s bunkering vessel will further enhance the LNG bunkering infrastructure in Singapore and support the growth of the industry through the development of best practices such as technical standards. The expansion of the LNG bunkering infrastructure will also create more opportunities in adjacent sectors in Singapore, such as ship design, construction, operation and repair, as well as in LNG trading.