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 anchorages.

The call follows MPA's award of eight new LNG bunker supplier licences in July 2026. According to MPA, the FSUs are intended to support the continued growth of LNG bunkering services in Singapore and strengthen supply resilience by complementing the expanded supplier base through diversified LNG storage and reloading options.

Applications are open to existing LNG bunker licensees, who may partner with third-party terminal operators to provide storage and operational expertise. Most of each FSU's storage capacity must be allocated for LNG bunkering, with a minimum requirement for capacity to be made available to other LNG bunker suppliers on open-access terms.

Applicants must own or charter at least one FSU with a minimum storage capacity of 130,000 cbm. The FSU must be registered with the Singapore Registry of Ships and comply with MPA's safety and operational requirements. FSU operators will also be required to disclose to MPA the intended maximum fees chargeable for LNG reloading services. Each licence will be valid for five years.

To support decarbonisation efforts in international shipping, the FSUs must be certified under the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC EU) framework to handle bio-LNG and e-LNG. MPA said this will enable the infrastructure to support the supply of these lower-emission LNG alternatives as they become more widely available.

MPA will hold a briefing on 4 December 2026 for companies interested in applying for the FSU licences. Details of the briefing, licensing requirements and application process are available on MPA's website.

Applications must be submitted to MPA by 5.00pm on 4 February 2027.