Singapore Strengthens Multi-Fuel Bunkering Capabilities and Digitalisation at SIBCON 2026

The 24th Singapore International Bunkering Conference (SIBCON) 2026, themed "Charting a Resilient Multi-Fuel Future" and held from 13 to 15 October 2026, is expected to gather over 2,000 maritime professionals from more than 60 countries. The conference aims to advance capabilities across different marine fuel pathways, strengthen assurance and efficiency for ship-bunkering in Singapore, and support the adoption of electric harbour craft.

Key initiatives announced at the event include the launch of a Technical Reference for Ammonia Bunkering (TR 148) by the Singapore Standards Council, covering safety, bunkering procedures, custody transfer, and personnel competencies for the safe conduct of ammonia bunkering. Additionally, the Singapore-Chamber of Maritime Arbitration (SCMA) is developing a model contract for ammonia bunkering transactions to provide greater clarity and consistency as the market evolves.

MPA is also inviting licence applications for liquefied natural gas (LNG) Floating Storage Units (FSUs) in Singapore anchorages by end-2026, expanding storage capacity and enhancing supply chain resilience. Singapore's first ethanol bunkering operation is set to take place at PSA's Pasir Panjang Terminal later in the week, involving Maersk, Golden Island Pte Ltd, and PSA Singapore.

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