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B30-LSMGO can look expensive compared with conventional MGO, but the bunker price alone misses the bigger picture. With current Rotterdam prices, EU ETS savings and FuelEU surplus value can more than offset the biofuel premium on intra-EU voyages. This article calculates the real break-even point and shows when switching from MGO to B30 becomes the cheaper option.

BetterSea has launched Stylianos, its new Maritime Compliance AIgent, designed to help shipping companies understand compliance exposure, compare options, source ETS and FuelEU market quotes, and prepare actions for execution, all within the BetterSea platform, while keeping users fully in control.

The July 2026 FuelEU Index & Market Commentary explains the changes seen in the FuelEU Maritime Surplus Market during July 2026. The article also comments on FuelEU surplus price dynamics and underlying reasoning as well as disclosing the FuelEU surplus price for July 2026.

The EU ETS revision proposal changes maritime compliance by widening scope, adding offshore operations, integrating MRV and FuelEU reporting, aligning responsible entities and creating a new allowance reserve for sustainable fuels and zero-emission propulsion. This article explains the key changes, timelines and contractual implications for shipping companies.

FuelEU surplus prices are increasingly used for charter party settlements, pooling decisions and compliance planning. But not every number is a benchmark. This article explains why methodology matters, why executed trades are the strongest reference, and what to check before relying on a FuelEU surplus index.

The June 2026 FuelEU Index & Market Commentary explains the changes seen in the FuelEU Maritime Surplus Market during May 2026. The article also comments on FuelEU surplus price dynamics and underlying reasoning as well as disclosing the FuelEU surplus price for June 2026.

With the adoption of the IMO Net-Zero Framework delayed and political consensus uncertain, regulatory fragmentation becomes a real risk. Regulatory pressure will and in fact is already reappearing elsewhere. The EU has already moved ahead with EU ETS and FuelEU Maritime. The UK is extending its own emissions trading scheme to shipping. African countries have or are implementing national carbon tax schemes.

Wind-assisted propulsion is usually discussed as a straightforward efficiency measure. The vessel consumes less fuel, emissions decrease, EU ETS exposure is reduced, and the FuelEU Maritime GHG intensity calculation benefits from the regulatory reward factor for wind assistance. From a technical and environmental perspective, the direction of travel appears clear. From a commercial FuelEU Maritime perspective, however, the calculation is more nuanced.

The May 2026 FuelEU Index & Market Commentary explains the changes seen in the FuelEU Maritime Surplus Market during May 2026. The article also comments on FuelEU surplus price dynamics and underlying reasoning as well as disclosing the FuelEU surplus price for May 2026.