SEA-LNG: LNG Bunkering is Surging

2026 data shows that the methane decarbonization pathway is moving forward despite geopolitical disruption and regulatory uncertainty, says industry coalition SEA-LNG.

LNG bunkering volumes are surging in major bunkering hubs, liquefied biomethane sales have grown six-fold in major ports and LNG-fueled vessels now account for about 90% of the entire alternative fuel vessel orderbook.

LNG bunkering volumes are rising in key ports. Singapore recorded a 48% increase in LNG bunkering in Q1 2026 compared with the same period in 2025, reaching 150,000 tonnes. Rotterdam and Antwerp-Bruges together reported a 44% increase over the same period, with Antwerp-Bruges alone recording a 214% surge.

Uptake of liquefied biomethane (LBM) is also increasing. The Port of Rotterdam recorded a more than six-fold increase in LBM blend bunkering in 2025 compared to 2024, with 15,260 cbm bunkered in Q1 2026 alone - almost matching the total for the whole of 2025.

Gasum reported biomethane grew from 0.8% to 12.3% of its maritime gas volumes between 2024 and 2025, while Titan Clean Fuels recorded liquefied biomethane rising from 6.5% to 19.1% of total delivered volume over the same period.

Steve Esau, SEA-LNG COO, said: "The transition is not without headwinds. Some parts of the industry