In Singapore, the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA), the CMA CGM Group, and Singapore LNG Corporation Pte Ltd (SLNG) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to explore the supply and use of liquefied bio-methane as a marine fuel in Singapore. The parties will explore how existing gas infrastructure in Singapore could support […]
In Singapore, the country launched the Bioeconomy FI, a S$118 million initiative under the Research, Innovation and Enterprise (RIE) 2030 Plan. It will support industry-aligned research by public sector research performers in bio-based solutions for specialty chemicals, as well as in drop- in biomolecules that integrate into Singapore’s existing Energy and Chemicals (E&C) industry. This […]
In Singapore, Alfa Laval is initiating the process of fully integrating Desmet, bringing the two organizations and capabilities closer together as one strong global partner in process engineering solutions for the oils, fats and biofuel industries. Alfa Laval acquired Desmet in 2022, including the operational units and brands of RoseDowns and Stolz, and Desmet has […]
In Singapore, as announced previously on last November, the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) will start the Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Levy for all Origin-Destination passengers and general and business aviation flights departing Singapore from January 1, 2027, for tickets or services sold from October 1, 2026. The SAF Levy must be reflected as […]
In Singapore, Pacific Environment and Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) have issued a new study highlighting that strict and reliable fuel certification is essential to keep the global shipping industry’s transition to clean fuels honest and fraud-free. The study, “The role of sustainable fuels certification schemes in maritime decarbonization”, was led by the Maritime […]
In Singapore, Channel New Asia reports Singapore will proceed with its sustainable aviation fuel levy for passengers, general aviation and business aviation, but delay the levy for air cargo by one year. Passengers buying tickets from October 1, 2026, for flights departing from January 1, 2027, will pay the levy as a separate fare item. […]
In Singapore, Singapore and Brazil have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to establish the Singapore-Brazil Green and Digital Shipping Corridor (GDSC). The MOU was signed by Singapore’s Minister for Transport, Mr Jeffrey Siow, and Brazil’s Minister of Ports and Airports, Mr Tomé Franca. The partnership will strengthen cooperation between Singapore and Brazil on maritime decarbonisation […]
In Singapore, the Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation (GCMD) released its report, Quantity assurance in marine biofuel supply chains, outlining a practical approach to help shipowners verify that they receive both the total quantity of fuel and the renewable content contracted. The approach draws on evidence from GCMD’s end-to-end marine biofuel supply chain trials conducted […]
In Singapore, the Maritime Energy & Sustainable Development Centre of Excellence (MESD) latest study evaluated B100 fuel storage stability, engine performance, emissions and operational readiness through controlled laboratory testing and sea trials involving a tugboat and a bunker tanker. The findings are highly encouraging: · Stable engine performance was maintained throughout the 200-hour sea trials, […]
In Singapore, BHP and the Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation (GCMD) have blended biofuels from two distinct feedstocks—used cooking oil and waste animal fats —and introduced the lower-emissions marine fuel into a BHP-chartered bulk carrier as part of a pilot project. The BHP and GCMD pilot will assess how biofuels from multiple feedstocks can be […]
