SLNG believed that the provision of vessel cool-down services is an important first step for the LNG terminal in expanding its array of services to optimise the use of facilities, and for Singapore to eventually develop into a gas hub for the region.
“Singapore is a major ship repair and maintenance centre and there is a natural synergy between the shipyard and our vessel cool-down services – LNG ships coming into Singapore for repairs will find it convenient and cost-effective to undergo vessel cool-down at our terminal; conversely, the availability of vessel cool-down services in Singapore enhances its attractiveness for LNG ships to undergo repairs here,” said Neil McGregor, ceo of SLNG.
The Singapore LNG terminal started operations on 7 May this year, and has since been providing throughput services to BG Singapore Gas Marketing and its customers.
McGregor added that Singapore's providential geographical location, right in the middle of major LNG shipping routes and in close proximity to key shipbuilding centres such as South Korea, Japan and China, will further help to attract customers to the LNG terminal.
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