The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) has opened applications for licences to operate up to two LNG floating storage units (FSUs) in Singapore's anchorages.
The move follows the award of eight new LNG bunker supplier licences in July 2026, MPA said in a press release today.
MPA added that the FSUs would add storage and reloading options as Singapore expands its LNG bunkering services.
Applications are open to existing LNG bunker licensees, which may partner with third-party terminal operators.
Most of each FSU's storage capacity must be allocated to LNG bunkering, with a portion also made available to other suppliers on open-access terms.
Applicants must own or charter at least one FSU with a minimum storage capacity of 130,000 m3.
The vessel must be registered with the Singapore Registry of Ships and meet MPA's safety and operational requirements.
FSU operators will also have to disclose their intended maximum fees for LNG reloading services.
Each licence will be valid for five years.
The FSUs must be certified under the ISCC-EU framework to handle bio-LNG and e-LNG.
MPA will hold a briefing for interested companies on December 4. Applications must be submitted to the authority by February 4, 2027 at 5 PM Singapore time.
