Straits Bio-LNG, a leading private supplier of bio-LNG, has joined the SEA-LNG coalition. Led by CEO SK Tan, the Singapore-based company is expanding its team, reports Sea LNG.
Bunkering Volume Growth
LNG bunkering volumes have witnessed significant growth in key hubs, driven by the increasing number of LNG-fueled vessels in operation. The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) reported a remarkable four-fold increase in LNG bunkering volumes in 2024, reaching nearly 340,000 tonnes. Recognizing this growing demand, Straits Bio-LNG has announced the availability of 250,000 tonnes of bio-LNG annually.
Yiyong He, Director at Straits Bio-LNG, emphasized the company’s belief in the viability of the LNG pathway for decarbonizing the shipping industry. He highlighted the crucial role of liquified biomethane in achieving sector decarbonization, given its low carbon intensity and improving commercial viability.
Straits Bio-LNG aims to achieve its bio-LNG supply goal by utilizing pioneering methods. The company is currently in the advanced stages of testing a process that utilizes high enzyme concentrations to break down Empty Fruit Bunch (EFB) in its R&D facility in Malaysia. Both Palm Oil Mill Effluent (POME) and EFB are sustainable biomass resources listed in the “List of Materials Eligible for ISCC EU Certification,” ensuring compliance with the European Union’s Renewable Energy Directive (RED).
Peter Keller, chairman of SEA-LNG, emphasized the importance of increasing bio-LNG supply to meet the growing demand in the Port of Singapore, the world’s largest bunkering hub. He highlighted the significant growth in LNG and liquified biomethane bunkering in 2024, as detailed in the SEA-LNG’s “View from the Bridge” report. Keller underscored the potential of liquified biomethane to significantly reduce GHG emissions compared to marine diesel, potentially achieving reductions of up to 80% on a full well-to-wake basis.
Bio-LNG Growth
An independent study by the Maritime Energy and Sustainable Development Centre of Excellence at Nanyang Technological University in Singapore found that pure bio-LNG could potentially cover up to 13% of the total energy demand for shipping fuels in 2050. This figure rises to 63% for a 20% blending ratio.
The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) has emerged as a leader in the LNG pathway, with suppliers like Straits Bio-LNG contributing significantly to this position. Recently, the MPA launched an Expression of Interest (EOI) to explore scalable solutions for sea-based LNG reloading, aiming to complement existing onshore LNG bunkering storage and jetty capacities. This initiative also seeks to facilitate the supply of e/bio-methane as a marine fuel within the Port of Singapore.
Straits Bio-LNG will play a crucial role in expanding the availability of liquified biomethane at scale to meet the growing demand. This will further solidify the LNG pathway as a practical and realistic decarbonization solution for shipowners, enabling them to reduce their environmental impact starting today.
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Source: Sea-LNG
