Business

SLNG and Keppel to partner on NGL extraction project at Jurong Island

Project will open up more possibilities for the larger LNG eco-system at Singapore port, such as in the use of LNG as a marine fuel for the shipping sector.

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5 years ago

July 29, 2021

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Singapore LNG Corporation (SLNG) on Wednesday (28 July) said it will work with Keppel Infrastructure (KI) and its industry partner Front End Engineering Design (FEED) for a Natural Gas Liquids (NGL) Extraction Facility at the SLNG Terminal on Jurong Island.

The project will unlock multiple benefits across the Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) and Chemicals value chains, adopting a sustainable approach towards enhancing Singapore’s Energy Security and strengthening its position as an LNG and Chemicals Hub.

In a nutshell, the NGL Extraction Facility serves to remove the heavier hydrocarbons such as ethane or propane (also known as NGL) from LNG. The design of the Facility will adopt a sustainable approach, specifically through incorporating the use of cold energy from the SLNG Terminal’s operations in the extraction process – which can lead to significant carbon abatement.

Project will allow for a higher handling flexibility of LNG through Singapore, which will in turn help to enhance Singapore’s energy security; open up more possibilities for the larger LNG eco-system, such as in the use of LNG as a marine fuel; and further advance Singapore’s ambition to be an LNG hub for the region.

Mr Tan Soo Koong, CEO, SLNG, says, “This project is part of SLNG’s continuing efforts to not just meet but exceed our Energy Security mandate; and to do so in an environmentally sustainable way. At the same time, it is also another step forward in our pursuit of our Vision to Catalyse New Possibilities in the Energy Transition. We are very excited to partner with established companies like Keppel on this project, which we believe will add significant value for the LNG eco-system and Chemicals industry in Singapore, and beyond.”

“In addition, the NGL extracted could be delivered to Singapore’s Chemicals complexes, including those on Jurong Island, to be used as a competitive feedstock in the manufacture of various chemical-based products. This project is a positive outcome of the Jurong Island Circular Economy Study, led by JTC to explore utilisation of cold energy on the island. It will contribute to Jurong Island’s transformation into a sustainable energy and chemicals park, as outlined in the Singapore Green Plan 2030.”it states

Ms Cindy Lim, Chief Executive Officer, KI, commented, “Together with our like-minded partners, Keppel Infrastructure is privileged and pleased to be involved and contribute towards the use of more sustainable sources of energy on Jurong Island through this FEED study.

“This effort is an important initiative for Keppel as we leverage our strong development capability and engineering expertise to create solutions and capture opportunities arising from the global energy transition. This is in line with Keppel’s Vision 2030, which places sustainability firmly at the core of its strategy”.

“We are watching this development closely. The NGL extraction project has the potential to increase the competitiveness and sustainability of our Chemicals industry by unlocking natural gas-based feedstock – an important energy transition fuel, and harnessing cold energy from the existing LNG regas terminal to reduce power consumption and carbon emissions respectively” says Mr Ow Kai Onn, Vice President & Head, Chemicals & Materials, Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB).

“This is aligned with EDB’s interest and commitment to working closely with companies to create solutions in environmentally sustainable production as the Energy and Chemicals sector adapt to a low carbon future.”

Ms Cindy Koh, Director of JTC’s Energy and Chemicals Cluster, added, “The NGL extraction project is an important milestone in our engagements on the Jurong Island Circular Economy Study. We kickstarted the conversation with SLNG and Keppel to bring together like-minded companies to create value for the Jurong Island ecosystem. This collaboration will allow us to explore how cold energy can be efficiently harnessed from the LNG terminal, further reducing carbon footprint. Such close industry partnerships will enable us to successfully optimise resource use on Jurong Island.”

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Published: 29 July, 2021

Legal

Singapore withdraws remaining 127 charges against Hin Leong founder OK Lim

Lim Oon Kuin, also known as OK Lim, was issued a stern warning and a district court granted him a discharge amounting to an acquittal for these charges on 17 July.

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17 hours ago

July 21, 2026

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Founder of collapsed oil trader Hin Leong Trading, Lim Oon Kuin, also known as OK Lim, has had the remaining 127 charges against him withdrawn, according to The Straits Times on Monday (20 July).

OK Lim was issued a stern warning and a district court granted him a discharge amounting to an acquittal for these charges, including those for cheating, on 17 July. The discharge means Lim cannot be prosecuted again for the same offences.

Lim, 84, is currently serving a 13½-year prison sentence after the High Court reduced his original 17½-year jail term in March 2026. He was convicted in 2024 on two cheating charges and one count of abetting forgery in a case prosecutors described as one of Singapore’s most serious trade finance frauds.

Lim was convicted in May 2024 of two charges of cheating the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation (HSBC) and one count of abetting forgery that proceeded to trial out of a total of 130 criminal charges.

He was first charged in court on 14 August 2020, and was subsequently handed further charges in court on 25 September 2020, 30 April 2021 and 24 June 2021 for his role in perpetuating fraud on various financial institutions.

A total of 130 charges were eventually brought against him for cheating and forgery-related offences.

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Published: 21 July, 2026

Winding up

Singapore: Coastal Logistics Pte Ltd to be wound up voluntarily

Coastal Logistics was reportedly affiliated with troubled Singapore bunker player Coastal Oil (Singapore) Pte Ltd.

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17 hours ago

July 21, 2026

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Several resolutions for Coastal Logistics Pte Ltd were made during an extraordinary general meeting held on 14 July, according to a notice in the Government Gazette on Friday (4 July).

The following resolutions were duly passed during the meeting:

As Special Resolution

That it has been proved to the satisfaction of the meeting that the Company cannot by reason of its liabilities continue its business and accordingly the Company be wound up voluntarily pursuant to Section 160(1)(b) of the Insolvency, Restructuring and Dissolution Act 2018 (No. 40 of 2018);

As Ordinary Resolutions

that Mr. Wong Pheng Cheong Martin and Ms. Koay May Yee, both care of FTI Consulting (Singapore) Pte Ltd, One Raffles Quay, #27-10 South Tower, Singapore 048583 be appointed as the joint and several Liquidators of the Company for the purpose of such winding up; and
that the Liquidators be at liberty to open, maintain and operate any bank account(s) or account(s) for monies received by them as Liquidators with such bank(s) as they deem fit; and
that a Committee of Inspection will not be formed.

Manifold Times previously reported Nicholas James Gronow, director of Heng Tong Fuels & Shipping and Coastal Logistics, filed statutory declarations for both companies stating the firms cannot continue their businesses due to liabilities.

Both companies were reportedly affiliated with troubled Singapore bunker player Coastal Oil (Singapore) Pte Ltd.

In 2019, several vessels owned by both firms entered the sale & purchase (S&P) market in Singapore.

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Published: 21 July, 2026

LNG Bunkering

PIL’s LNG dual-fuel boxship “Kota Elok” arrives in Singapore on maiden call

As the first of 13 new 13,000 TEU vessels joining its fleet, Kota Elok is equipped to operate on LNG and low-sulphur fuel oil that helps reduce our greenhouse gas emissions.

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17 hours ago

July 21, 2026

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PIL's LNG dual-fuel boxship “Kota Elok” arrives in Singapore on maiden call

Singapore-based Pacific International Lines Pte Ltd on Monday (20 July) said its first 13,000 TEU LNG dual-fuel container vessel, Kota Elok, recently made her maiden call to Singapore on 15 July.

As the first of 13 new 13,000 TEU vessels joining its fleet, Kota Elok is equipped to operate on liquefied natural gas (LNG) and low-sulphur fuel oil that helps reduce our greenhouse gas emissions.

The vessel also incorporated energy-saving features and digital technologies to reduce fuel consumption and enhance operational performance, as well as a bow windshield to improve aerodynamics, contributing to improved fuel efficiency and lower emissions over the course of long-haul voyages.

“Following Singapore, Kota Elok will continue her voyage on our East Coast Service 1 (ES1) route to South America, calling at ports in Brazil, Uruguay, and Argentina before returning to Asia,” the company said in a social media post.

Kota Elok also became PIL’s first vessel to receive Lloyd’s Register certification for compliance with the IACS UR E26 and UR E27 cyber security requirements.

Developed by the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS), UR E26 and UR E27 are mandatory cyber resilience requirements for newbuild vessels contracted from 1 July 2024.

Photo credit: Pacific International Lines
Published: 21 July, 2026