Gas
Shell delivers initial certified bio-LNG cargo to Singapore
Shell has delivered Singapore's first certified bio-LNG cargo, utilizing existing liquefied natural gas infrastructure to advance decarbonisation goals.
Key points
- Shell supplied the ISCC EU-certified bio-LNG cargo to the Singapore LNG-operated terminal on Jurong Island.
- The biomethane was sourced from the United States and transported using a mass balance approach through existing infrastructure.
- Singapore LNG terminal infrastructure is now certified to handle bio-LNG services including storage, regasification, and bunkering.
What happened
According to LNG Industry reporting, Shell has completed the delivery of Singapore's first ISCC EU-certified bio-LNG cargo. The shipment arrived at the Singapore LNG-operated terminal located on Jurong Island. LNG Prime reported the initial delivery details on October 12, 2026.
The biomethane was sourced from the United States and integrated into a conventional liquefied natural gas cargo through a mass balance approach via pipeline and liquefaction plants, as reported by LNG Industry.
Why it matters
This delivery demonstrates how established supply chains can move lower-carbon energy without requiring entirely new infrastructure. Zee Loh of Shell Energy Singapore noted that the import helps customers access credible lower-carbon options using current systems.
The Singapore LNG terminal has prepared its onshore infrastructure to support storage, regasification, send-out, bunkering, and trucking for certified bio-LNG. Leong Wei Hung, CEO of SLNG, stated that certification builds foundational confidence for end-users evaluating decarbonisation pathways in power generation, maritime transport, and trucking.
What comes next
Stakeholders intend to use the successful import to strengthen transparent certification and accounting across the upstream-to-terminal value chain. Lim Wey-Len of the Singapore Economic Development Board stated that the EDB aims to continue working with partners to build practical low-carbon fuel value chains and reinforce the jurisdiction as a trading hub.
Original reporting
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Context from CEII
Gas is the flexible backbone of many grids and the designated transition fuel in many national plans, from LNG trade to domestic LPG and CNG. Supply security and pricing drive both power reliability and emissions.
93.1% of electricity in Singapore came from gas in 2024Countries in this story
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