In Malaysia, MalayMail reported that Singapore will start issuing bunkering licenses next year to companies supplying methanol as marine fuel, in an effort to help global shipping cut carbon emissions.
Three companies will kickstart methanol supply in the Port of Singapore from January 1, its Marine and Port Authority (MPA) said in a statement.
“This marks an important step towards establishing methanol bunkering at scale and driving Singapore’s ambition to be a sustainable multi-fuel bunkering hub,” the MPA said.
Global Energy Trading Pte Ltd, Golden Island Pte Ltd, and PetroChina International (Singapore) Pte Ltd were selected out of 13 firms that applied for licences since Singapore called for applications in March, MPA said.
They were chosen for the “reliability of their supply chains, operational readiness, safety systems, and the sustainability certification of the methanol to be supplied,” according to MPA.
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