Alternative Fuels

SMW 2023: EOI for ammonia power generation and bunkering closing by 30 April

MPA and agencies will work with shortlisted consortia/companies from EOI for ammonia bunkering to conduct further studies, table-top exercises and training programmes.

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April 28, 2023

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Accelerating Decarbonisation Conference 2

The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) on Thursday (27 April) hosted its second edition of the ‘Accelerating Decarbonisation Conference’ at the Marina Bay Sands Expo and Convention Centre.

More than 400 industry leaders, academia and experts gathered to discuss efforts to accelerate global maritime decarbonisation, challenges, and opportunities that could be seized in the transition to use of low-carbon and carbon-free energy sources in the maritime sector.

Mr Teo Eng Dih, Chief Executive of MPA, delivered the opening remarks at the event, while Mr Kitack Lim, Secretary-General, International Maritime Organization (IMO), delivered the keynote address. In his address, Mr Kitack emphasised the urgency for shipping to decarbonise and reaffirmed IMO’s commitment and long-standing efforts to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from international shipping.

Four expert panels were convened to discuss various issues related to the current state of the maritime sector’s transition to low and zero carbon fuels. In particular, panelists covered the potential of green shipping corridors and net-zero fuel pathways to support emissions reduction for the maritime sector, in line with the goals of IMO and countries’ Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs).

Exploring feasibility of Ammonia as Marine Fuel

MPA and the Energy Market Authority has called for an Expression of Interest (EOI) for ammonia power generation and bunkering, which will close by 30 April. Four presentations from research institutes and companies were done to share their initial findings from their studies on the safety and feasibility of ammonia as a marine fuel. MPA and agencies will work with shortlisted consortia/companies from the EOI to conduct further studies, table-top exercises and training programmes as part of a rigorous set of evaluation prior to the conduct of any ammonia-related trials in Singapore, or with Green and Digital Shipping Corridor partners.

MaritimeSG LowCarbon50 Award Ceremony

The MaritimeSG LowCarbon50 Award Ceremony, co-hosted by Singapore Shipping Association (SSA) and Global Compact Network Singapore (GCNS), was also held at the conference for the second year running. The award was introduced by MPA as part of the Maritime Singapore Green Initiative’s Green Awareness Programme to recognize companies’ contributions to emission reduction.

Twenty companies took part in the second run of the Low Carbon Management workshop in 2022, and companies’ submissions for the award were evaluated by a panel comprising MPA, SSA and GCNS based on three main criteria of emission reduction, innovation and scalability. A total of six awards were given out to:

(i) Executive Ship Management Pte Ltd,

(ii) Goodwood Ship Management Pte Ltd,

(iii) Hafnia Pools Pte Ltd,

(iv) Hong Lam Marine Pte Ltd,

(v) Ocean Network Express Singapore Pte Ltd, and

(iv) X-Press Feeders Pte Ltd.

Singapore-IMO NextGEN Connect Challenge Award Ceremony

The Singapore-IMO NextGEN Connect Challenge award ceremony was also held at the conference to recognise proposals to reduce GHG emissions on a global scale. Launched in April 2022, the award’s call for proposals received multiple high-quality submissions from around the world, proposing route-based action plans to reduce GHG emissions between specific points along shipping routes.

A distinguished panel of international judges from IMO, MPA, the Norwegian Ministry of Climate and Environment and the Maritime Technology Cooperation Centre Asia (MTCC-Asia) evaluated the submissions based on a set of criteria supporting IMO 2050 emissions reduction goals, taking into consideration implementation feasibility and inclusiveness.

The winner of the inaugural award went to Lloyd’s Register Maritime Decarbonisation Hub (LR MDH), for their proposal on “Development of a Route-Based Action Plan Methodology based upon Silk Alliance”. The Silk Alliance is a green shipping corridor cluster project to trial decarbonisation strategy for container ships operating primarily in Asia to achieve significant emission-saving impact, based on LR MDH’s First Movers.

Charles Haskell, Director of the LR Maritime Decarbonisation Hub, said: “This endorsement by the Singapore-IMO NextGen’s Call for Proposals judging panel indicates that our methodology provides a clear focus in estimating the critical mass needed to drive much-needed infrastructure investments, such as port and fuel production infrastructure for alternative fuels, in preparation for shipping’s decarbonisation. By doing so, we not only aim to reduce emissions from the cargo trade in the region, but also incentivise the development of alternative fuel supply infrastructure in strategic positions, including those in the region’s developing countries.”

Accelerating Decarbonisation through Collaboration

MPA signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Wärtsilä to collaborate on the development of the next generation renewable fuels, digital port optimisation and talent development. This MoU expands on the scope of an earlier MoU signed with Wärtsilä Voyage in 2021.

MPA and Classification Societies to establish Standards and Notations

MPA signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with all eight recognised classification societies in Singapore, to explore collaboration on setting standards and technical references in support of maritime digitalisation and decarbonisation, including smart and autonomous shipping, cybersecurity, electrification, and zero & low-carbon fuels, and the corresponding manpower development. This collaboration will help accelerate the development of standards, technical references for digitalisation and decarbonisation in Singapore, as well as for global markets.

Note: The list of speakers at the Accelerating Decarbonisation Conference can be viewed here under Annex A.

Photo credit: Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore
Published: 28 April, 2023

LNG Bunkering

Shell expands LNG bunkering footprint in Spain with Valencia

As one of the region’s key maritime hubs, the company said Valencia expands the options available to shipowners seeking LNG supply along major shipping routes.

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August 14, 2026

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Shell expands LNG bunkering footprint in Spain with Valencia

British oil giant Shell on Thursday (13 August) said Valencia has joined its growing network of bunkering locations, making LNG available as a marine fuel.

The successful completion of the first LNG bunkering operation in Valencia marked an important milestone for Spain and further strengthened Shell’s LNG supply capabilities across the Mediterranean.

In a video shared by the company, bunkering vessel Alice Consulich was shown supplying an undisclosed volume of LNG to the container ship MSC Sabrina.

“As one of the region’s key maritime hubs, Valencia expands the options available to shipowners seeking LNG supply along major shipping routes,” Shell said in a social media post.

Shell said the achievement reflected the strong collaboration across the maritime value chain, including MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company, the Port of Valencia and Fratelli Cosulich Group.

“We look forward to making more LNG bunker deliveries in Valencia and across the Mediterranean as LNG infrastructure and capabilities continue to expand,” the company said.

Photo credit: Shell
Published: 14 August, 2026

LNG Bunkering

Énestas and Power LNG join forces on Galveston bunkering

Énestas will provide capital, LNG transport and storage equipment, and downstream expertise to support Power LNG’s planned liquefaction and marine bunkering facility on Pelican Island.

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August 14, 2026

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Stabilis Solutions enter 10-year LNG bunkering supply deal for Port of Galveston

Power LNG (Power LNG) and Mexico’s LNG infrastructure and downstream natural gas company Énestas on Wednesday (12 August) announced the execution of definitive agreements establishing a strategic partnership to accelerate the development of LNG infrastructure at the Port of Galveston.

Under the agreement, Énestas will provide capital, LNG transportation and storage equipment, and downstream operating expertise to support the development of the Harborside Terminal and Project Seawolf, Power LNG’s planned LNG liquefaction and marine bunkering facility on Pelican Island.

The partnership creates an immediate pathway to begin LNG distribution by truck while Project Seawolf is under development, supporting marine fueling, virtual pipeline customers, industrial users, and LNG exports throughout the Gulf Coast, Latin America, and the Caribbean.

“Our vision has always been to establish Galveston as the premier LNG hub for the Gulf Coast,” said Austin Terry, Founder and CEO of Power LNG.

“Énestas brings years of operational experience, proven LNG infrastructure, and a talented team that understands how to deliver LNG safely and efficiently. Together, we can immediately begin serving customers while laying the foundation for one of the most strategic LNG bunkering facilities in North America.”

Project Seawolf will provide LNG for marine bunkering, truck loading, virtual pipeline distribution, and international exports. The facility is strategically located at the Port of Galveston, serving one of the fastest-growing cruise, cargo, and energy corridors in the United States.

For Énestas, the transaction represented an important milestone in the company’s international growth strategy.

“This partnership represents a natural evolution for Énestas as we expand our downstream LNG business into the United States,” said Caio Zapata, Chief Executive Officer of Énestas.

“For more than a decade, Énestas has developed and operated LNG infrastructure throughout Mexico, helping customers transition to cleaner, more reliable energy. Partnering with Power LNG allows us to leverage that experience in one of the most attractive LNG markets in North America. We see tremendous opportunities in marine bunkering, virtual pipeline logistics, industrial LNG supply, and exports to Latin America and the Caribbean, and we are excited to build that future together.”

The companies expect the partnership to support near-term LNG truck loading operations while advancing the long-term development of Project Seawolf, which is designed to become a regional hub for LNG production, marine fueling, and distribution.

The collaboration also establishes a platform to pursue additional downstream LNG opportunities throughout the Gulf Coast, utilising Énestas’ operational expertise together with Power LNG’s project development capabilities.

Photo credit: Port of Galveston
Published: 14 August, 2026

LNG Bunkering

Stabilis delivers more than 150,000 cbm of LNG bunker fuel at Galveston

Company says the advancement of its proposed Stabilis Galveston LNG Facility is a natural progression of its established LNG bunkering footprint in Galveston.

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2 days ago

August 14, 2026

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Stabilis delivers more than 150,000 cbm of LNG bunker fuel at Galveston

Clean energy production solutions provider Stabilis Solutions (Stabilis) on Thursday (13 August) said it has completed 97 LNG bunkering operations and delivered more than 150,000 m³ of LNG to customers in the Port of Galveston.

“As the only physical supplier of LNG on the Gulf Coast to reach this milestone, we’ve earned a reputation as a trusted, proven operator — both with local Galveston stakeholders and with the world’s largest cruise operator,” the company said in a social media post.

“That trust is reflected in the 10-year LNG offtake agreement we executed in December 2025.”

The company said the advancement of its proposed Stabilis Galveston LNG Facility is a natural progression of its established LNG bunkering footprint in Galveston.

“As a Houston-based company, we believe in the Texas economy and the future growth of the Port of Galveston,” it added.

“That belief is why we’ve invested heavily over the past four years in the planning, permitting, and engineering design work to develop the most advanced, derisked, shovel-ready small-scale LNG liquefaction project on the Gulf Coast.”

Manifold Times previously reported Stabilis stating that the proposed Stabilis Galveston LNG Facility is anticipated to be in production by the third quarter of 2028.

It will come complete with the delivery of the first new-build, dedicated Jones Act-compliant LNG bunker barge in the Galveston/Houston area.

This comes following Stabilis receiving a Letter of Recommendation from the US Coast Guard following their formal review of the proposed Stabilis Galveston LNG Facility and associated waterfront LNG loading, marine transportation, and LNG bunkering operations in the Port of Galveston.

Photo credit: Stabilis Solutions
Published: 14 August, 2026