LNG Bunkering

Sinanju Tankers expands bunkering ops into LNG marine fuels sector

Partners with MOL to operate 12,000 cbm LNG bunkering tanker chartered by Pavilion Gas at Singapore.

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February 25, 2019

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Singapore bunker tanker owner and operator Sinanju Tankers Holdings Pte. Ltd. (Sinanju) on Monday (25 February) said it has entered into a shipmanagement collaboration agreement with Mitsui O.S.K. Lines Ltd. (MOL) for a 12,000 m3 GTT Mark III Flex membrane liquefied natural gas (LNG) bunker vessel.

The newbuilding built by Sembcorp Marine Ltd. at its Singapore shipyard, is slated for delivery in early 2021. It will be the largest LNG bunkering vessel set for use at the Port of Singapore for ship-to-ship LNG bunker deliveries.

Pavilion Energy Pte. Ltd. and Total Marine Fuels Global Solutions have formed an agreement to co-share the utilisation of this dual-fuel LNG bunker tanker that will be chartered by Pavilion Gas Pte Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of Pavilion Energy – one of two licensed suppliers of LNG bunker fuels in Singapore.

Ju Kai Meng, Managing Director of Sinanju said, “We are delighted to partner MOL to promote the development of infrastructure and competencies in LNG fuel deliveries for Singapore. MOL’s expertise in LNG and our strong foundation in fuel oil bunkering augurs well for a successful collaboration in meeting the growing demand for LNG as a marine fuel.”

Industry reports indicate the growing interest of shipowners opting for LNG as a marine fuel to comply with the International Maritime Organization 0.5% global sulphur cap regulation which enters into force on 1 January 2020.

“While Singapore has entrenched itself as the world’s largest bunkering port, our foray into LNG bunkering is still in its early stages. Sinanju is committed to extend our unstinting support towards developing Singapore as a leading LNG bunkering hub as we have in the marine fuel oils sector,” Ju added.

In April 2018, Sinanju announced that it had placed an order to build Singapore’s first LNG-powered conventional bunker tanker, which it will manage and operate when delivered later this year.

Coupled with this latest tie-up with MOL, Sinanju has established itself as Singapore’s leading bunker operator in the LNG marine fuels sector.

Photo credit: Pavilion Energy
Published: 25 February, 2019

LNG Bunkering

Zhejiang Province wraps up first cross-regional bonded LNG bunkering operation

“Hai Yang Shi You 302” supplied container ship “MSC Maria Laura” with 3,500 cubic meters of bonded LNG at Chuanshan Port Area, after the bunkering vessel received bonded LNG in Zhoushan.

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July 6, 2026

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Zhejiang Province wraps up first cross-regional bonded LNG bunkering operation

Zhejiang Province on Saturday (27 June) completed its first cross-regional bonded LNG bunkering operation at Chuanshan Port Area of Ningbo-Zhoushan Port, according to Hangzhou Customs.

Bunkering vessel Hai Yang Shi You 302 travelled to ENN Zhoushan LNG receiving terminal to load bonded LNG. The vessel then supplied container ship MSC Maria Laura with 3,500 cubic meters of bonded LNG at Chuanshan Port Area.

Zhejiang Province wraps up first cross-regional bonded LNG bunkering operation

Compared with the traditional single-port bunkering model, the cross-regional operation removes the geographical barriers between Zhoushan’s gas supply and bunkering demand in Ningbo’s core port area, enabling cross-port LNG transfer within the province.

“The new operating model addresses longstanding constraints associated with the geographical limitations of LNG supply reloading and tight operational time windows,” said Chen Bangkui, Business Manager at CNOOC Zhejiang New Energy Co Ltd.

“We can now flexibly source bonded LNG from both Zhoushan and Ningbo, significantly improving operational flexibility and efficiency.”

Photo credit: Hangzhou Customs
Published: 6 July, 2026

LNG Bunkering

Port of Bilbao grants Molgas truck-to-ship LNG bunkering licence

Molgas says the licence marked a milestone that strengthens its ability to continue developing new supply opportunities across Spanish ports.

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July 6, 2026

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Port of Bilbao grants Molgas truck-to-ship LNG bunkering licence

Madrid-headquartered Molgas Energy Group on Friday (3 July) said the company has been granted an operating licence to supply LNG bunker fuel to vessels at the Port of Bilbao through Truck-to-Ship (TTS) operation.

Molgas said the licence marked a milestone that strengthens its ability to continue developing new supply opportunities across Spanish ports.

“In addition, in recent weeks, we took part in the presentation of the new LNG Supply Tender Model at the Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobility. We participated as part of the Gasnam working group specialising in TTS operations, contributing our expertise to the development of the sector,” it said.

The event was attended by the Secretary General for Air and Maritime Transport, the President of State Ports, and the Director General of the Merchant Marine.

Photo credit: Molgas
Published: 6 July, 2026

LNG Bunkering

Gasum secures LNG bunker fuel supply deal for Fjord1 ferries

Both signed a long-term agreement on the supply of LNG for a group of ferries operating the daily Arsvågen–Mortavika route connecting Stavanger and Haugesund along E39.

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July 6, 2026

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Gasum secures LNG bunker fuel supply deal for Fjord1 ferries

Energy company Gasum on Wednesday (1 July) said it has signed a long-term agreement with Norwegian ferry operator Fjord1 on the supply of liquefied natural gas (LNG) for a group of ferries operating the daily Arsvågen–Mortavika route connecting Stavanger and Haugesund along E39.

The agreement covers fuel supply for four main ferries and one backup ferry.

“We are very pleased that Fjord1 has selected Gasum as its LNG supplier for this important ferry route. The agreement underlines our ability to provide reliable LNG deliveries for demanding maritime operations thanks to our fully integrated and seamless supply chain,” said Jacob Granqvist, Vice President, Maritime, Gasum.

“For Fjord1, reliable fuel supply is essential to maintaining safe and predictable ferry operations on one of Norway’s most important ferry routes. We are pleased to enter into this agreement with Gasum, which supports our focus on operational reliability, efficient logistics and our long-term ambition to provide safe and environmentally friendly transport for our customers, contracting authorities and partners,” said Tor Kristoffersen, Head of regional operations, Fjord1.

Fjord1 is a Norwegian ferry company, transporting over 20 million passengers annually. The company is a supplier of critical infrastructure to coastal Norway.

The Arsvågen–Mortavika ferry connection is an important transport link on the Norwegian west coast. Gasum will bunker the ferries truck-to-ship at both ends of the route, requiring precise scheduling to keep ferry operations running smoothly.

Gasum’s extensive supply network of terminals, vessels and trucks makes the company an optimal partner for an operator such as Fjord1 for whom reliability of fuel supply is essential.

Gasum supplies LNG and bio-LNG to different types of maritime customers, from service vessels to container ships, across North-Western Europe. Gasum is able to offer a unique layer of flexibility to its bunkering services and a seamless transition to low or negative emission bio-LNG either fully or as a blend of any ratio with LNG.

Photo credit: Gasum
Published: 6 July, 2026