en.Wedoany.com Reported - Liquefied natural gas (LNG) bunkering operations at major global ports have recently shown a growth trend. In the first quarter of 2026, Singapore's LNG bunkering volume reached 150,000 tons, a 48% increase compared to the same period in 2025. The Port of Rotterdam and the Port of Antwerp-Bruges together saw a 44% increase during the same period, with the Port of Antwerp-Bruges recording a growth rate of 214%.
The adoption of bio-LNG is also expanding. The volume of bio-LNG blended bunkering at the Port of Rotterdam in 2025 increased more than sixfold compared to 2024, and in the first quarter of 2026 alone, the volume reached 15.26 trillion cubic meters, nearly matching the total for the entire year of 2025. Data from SEA-LNG member Gasum shows that the proportion of biomethane in its marine natural gas rose from 0.8% in 2024 to 12.3% in 2025; Titan Clean Fuels saw its bio-LNG share of total deliveries increase from 6.5% to 19.1% over the same period.
Steve Esau, Chief Operating Officer of SEA-LNG, stated that the industry's transition has not been without challenges, with some areas experiencing setbacks, but the methane pathway is not among them. With rising bunkering volumes, growing order books, and declining emissions, the value chain is moving forward.
According to statistics from DNV, 60 LNG dual-fuel vessels were ordered globally in the first five months of 2026, covering container ships, car and truck carriers, tankers, and cruise ships. Although the order volume has declined compared to previous periods, reflecting market uncertainty and shipyard capacity constraints, LNG-fueled vessels now account for nearly 90% of all alternative fuel ships under construction globally, up from 66% at the beginning of the year.
Peter Keller, Chairman of SEA-LNG, added that 2026 is testing the industry's nerves. Regulatory delays by the International Maritime Organization have not slowed the development of the methane pathway. Shipowners and operators understand its long-term value, and investments, infrastructure, and fleet adoption are advancing together.
One reason for the success of the methane pathway is fuel choice flexibility. Dual-fuel vessels can switch between LNG, bio-LNG, and conventional marine fuels based on market conditions, allowing them to adapt to market fluctuations. Bio-LNG and e-methane can be produced locally from waste and renewable energy sources, reducing the risk of geopolitical supply disruptions while promoting a circular economy.
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