The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA), CMA CGM Group, and Singapore LNG Corporation (SLNG) have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) aimed at exploring the use of liquefied bio-methane, or bio-LNG, as a marine fuel. This initiative seeks to utilize Singapore’s existing LNG infrastructure to facilitate the decarbonization of the shipping industry. By combining MPA’s regulatory knowledge, CMA CGM’s operational expertise, and SLNG’s infrastructure capabilities, the partners aim to create effective pathways for the supply, certification, and bunkering of bio-LNG in Singapore.
A significant aspect of the agreement is to investigate how existing gas infrastructure can integrate bio-methane with conventional natural gas. This includes developing mechanisms to certify sustainability attributes and account for reductions in greenhouse gas emissions when both fuels share the same infrastructure. The partners plan to conduct pilot projects and operational trials to validate these strategies and evaluate their potential for broader commercial use.
CMA CGM, which operates over 700 vessels across more than 420 ports globally, views this collaboration as a step toward its goal of achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. Meanwhile, SLNG, which runs Singapore’s first open-access LNG terminal and is developing a second facility, is already certified to handle liquefied bio-methane under the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification EU framework. This collaboration aligns with Singapore’s ambition to enhance its multi-fuel bunkering capabilities and accelerate the adoption of lower-emission marine fuels.
