Ever wanted to try urban exploration and uncover forgotten stories from Singapore’s early industrial years? This Woodlands factory tour takes you into the former Shell lubricant blending plant in Woodlands, where vintage machinery, production rooms, and old structures still stand as reminders of Singapore’s industrial growth.
Leica Akademie Tutor Bernard Teo will provide hands-on guidance — helping participants frame, compose, and capture striking images that are as educational as they are Instagram-worthy. This is more than a tour; it’s a chance to rediscover history while elevating your photography craft.
What Awaits You
- Rare access into a defunct oil plant
- Walk beneath towering tanks
- Learn about how the operations worked and the places in Singapore that once ordered their lubricant oils from this very plant.
Why This Tour Is Unique
If you know the petrochemical industry, you would know how tight security is for anyone coming in or out of the facility.
- See old archival images of the plant during its opening ceremony in 1963
- Listen to the stories collected from former workers of the plant, not found online
- Walk through a factory with vintage machinery still left behind
- Step into a site that will soon be making way for upcoming redevelopment in the area
Location & Timing
Date: 22 March 2026
Time: 9AM-12PM
Meet Up Location: Details will be shared with confirmed participants only
Duration: Approximately 3 hours
Who Should Join
- Photographers looking for something beyond the ordinary
- History and heritage lovers drawn to Singapore’s industrial past
- Anyone wanting to photograph sites that will soon be gone forever
Limited Slots Available
Due to site sensitivity and access considerations, group sizes are strictly capped. Early registration is strongly encouraged.
Things to Note
- Wear covered shoes and comfortable clothing suitable for uneven terrain
- Due to the nature of the site, there may be some oil remnants on the ground.
- As there are no restrooms in the venue, attendees are recommended to use the bathroom first at the nearby coffeeshop.
- Climbing of the tanks in any capacity is strictly prohibited.
- We reserve the right to cancel the tour if minimum participation is not met, with full refunds provided
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