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The Business Case for e-LNG Under FuelEU Maritime
Throughout recent years, and especially last year, LNG has emerged as a widely used transition fuel, offering lower CO2 emissions compared to other fossil fuels. As described previously, under the FuelEU Maritime Regulation, LNG vessels are at an advantage over other fossil fuel ships due to their lower greenhouse gas intensity. Looking beyond fossil LNG, bio-LNG is already a common surplus generator under FuelEU, especially seen as the enabler of some of the super pools offe
Feb 17, 20255 min read


AR4 vs. AR5 – What Changes to Expect Under FuelEU Maritime
As we approach 2025, companies preparing for FuelEU Maritime compliance will need to adapt to yet another update: the shift from AR4 (IPCC’s Fourth Assessment Report) to AR5 (IPCC’s Fifth Assessment Report) Global Warming Potentials (GWPs). This adjustment has been mentioned by the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) to be implemented before the start of FuelEU Maritime in January 2025 and will affect how greenhouse gas emissions are calculated for compliance under the reg
Oct 28, 20243 min read


Case Study III: Fuel Allocation on International Voyages under FuelEU
This week, we’re exploring a case study to illustrate the impact of the fuel allocation mechanism under the FuelEU Maritime. General Overview of FuelEU Maritime Regulation The FuelEU Maritime Regulation aims to reduce the maritime sector's greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, targeting a 6% reduction by 2030 and 80% by 2050. The regulation mandates stricter emissions reporting and compliance with GHG intensity limits for ships operating to/from or within the EU, promoting the use
Jul 30, 20244 min read


RFNBO Incentive under FuelEU Maritime: A Critical Case Study
This week, we’re taking the example of our recent case study to assess the incentive for RFNBOs under FuelEU Maritime. General Overview: RFNBO Incentive under FuelEU Maritime The FuelEU Maritime regulation is clear when it comes to incentivizing RFNBOs: "In order to create a clear and predictable legal framework and thereby encourage the early market development and deployment of the most sustainable and innovative fuel technologies with growth potential to meet future needs,
Jul 8, 20243 min read


Case Study I: FuelEU Maritime Penalty for a 15k TEU Containership
This week, we’re exploring a case study to illustrate the impact of FuelEU Maritime penalties using a 15,000 TEU containership as an example. General Overview of FuelEU Maritime Regulation The FuelEU Maritime Regulation aims to reduce the maritime sector's greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, targeting a 6% reduction by 2030 and 80% by 2050. The regulation mandates stricter emissions reporting and compliance with GHG intensity limits for ships operating to/from or within the EU, p
Jun 24, 20243 min read
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