Singapore opens first LNG truck facility

Situated within the SLNG Terminal on Jurong Island, the single-bay facility allows small quantities of LNG to be transported on land to locations including industrial plants and locations in the port from where LNG may be delivered to ships for use as fuel.

John Ng, chief executive officer of SLNG,who officiated the launch on 12 April, alongside MPA’s chief executive, Andrew Tan, said: “SLNG is proud to have been able to develop this facility with the support of the MPA and in doing so, help to concurrently kick-start the development of LNG trucking and LNG bunkering in Singapore. While it is still too early to tell how fast or how far these businesses will grow, the prospects look good, particularly for LNG bunkering.”

Mr Ng added that the facility could accommodate at least another four truck loading bays, should there be demand for them.

He stressed: “As the leading bunkering hub in the world, we need to ensure that we cater to the future energy needs of the global shipping industry by providing cleaner, alternative sources of fuel.”

MPA has confirmed it will continue to work with its stakeholders to put in place a framework to provide safe, efficient and reliable LNG bunkering in Singapore’s port.