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As shipping companies explore the use of biofuels to meet FuelEU Maritime requirements, the question is no longer whether to blend but how to blend. Today’s case study compares two alternative fuel strategies, both using Bio30 blends but based on different fossil components: MGO and HFO. The difference in cost is smaller than many might expect. Understanding Bio30-MGO vs. Bio30-HFO Both scenarios assume a vessel consuming a combination of fuels, namely 3,000 tonnes of MGO, 50

The FuelEU Maritime Regulation and the EU ETS both rely heavily on fuel-level data to determine compliance and reward the uptake of sustainable fuels. Yet as shipping companies begin to implement these requirements, one of the most pressing questions is practical: how should a shipping company demonstrate that a delivered fuel complies with the GHG intensity thresholds or even qualifies as a renewable fuel of non-biological origin (RFNBO)? Proof of Sustainability (PoS) and Pr

Navigating Compliance and Optimization in FuelEU with Biofuels With increasing FuelEU exposure and costs, vessels calling the EU must make every gram of CO₂e count. Today’s case study analyzes a practical voyage scenario involving sustainable biofuels on an EEA-in/outgoing roundtrip. We focus on optimizing FuelEU compliance through fuel allocation. Example 1: Bio30 on EEA-In/Outgoing Roundtrip – The Need for Fuel Stream Separation Consider a vessel that arrives at an EU port,

As shipping companies navigate the complex cost landscape shaped by FuelEU Maritime, understanding the trade-offs between compliance options becomes essential. This week, we revisit the biofuel vs pooling discussion of previous newsletters with a focused case study: a containership on a transatlantic voyage. Voyage Details: Route: New York to Hamburg Speed: 24 knots Duration: ~6 days Fuel Consumption (50%): 200 tonnes MDO + 450 tonnes VLSFO Regulatory Scope: 50% exposure to F

With EU ETS and FuelEU Maritime dominating shipping's decarbonisation agendas at the moment and the IMO Net-Zero Framework on the horizon, shipping companies are looking for the best alternative fuels that meet both operational and regulatory needs. Among these, Bio-LNG is emerging, not just as alternative fuel, but as a key option foshipping to comply with FuelEU Maritime, the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS), and the IMO Net-Zero Framework. In today’s newsletter, we loo

The FuelEU Maritime Regulation has been a hot topic in the EU for more than a year. But as of last Friday, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) has followed suit and has finalized its Net-Zero Framework, as amendment to MARPOL Annex VI. This new framework is a major step towards maritime decarbonisation, with a compliance mechanism that closely mirrors the FuelEU Maritime Regulation — but on a worldwide scale. In this newsletter, we explain the basic elements of the

With the FuelEU Maritime Regulation now in effect, LNG-powered vessels are in a unique position. Their lower greenhouse gas (GHG) intensity compared to conventional marine fuels provides an opportunity to generate compliance surpluses at no extra OPEX. But can an LNG vessel rely solely on banking surpluses to stay compliant in the long run? And more importantly, should it? This week’s newsletter explores whether LNG ships can "bank their way" through FuelEU Maritime complianc

With the introduction of FuelEU Maritime following the famous EU ETS, shipping companies must make strategic decisions about meeting their compliance obligations at the lowest cost. Two of the most prominent pathways are: Using biofuels to reduce a vessel’s greenhouse gas (GHG) intensity. Purchasing surplus and pooling to offset compliance deficits at a lower cost. But when is one option better than the other? Using real biofuel market data, we provide a FuelEU surplus value

In our previous newsletters, we examined different business cases for compliance with FuelEU Maritime. We specifically focused on biofuel vs pooling and e-LNG. These case studies considered compliance costs under FuelEU Maritime alone. However, for shipping companies, compliance costs also include EU ETS (Emissions Trading System). Overview of EU ETS As a reminder, the EU ETS is a significant regulation that puts a price on each tonne of CO2 emitted within its scope. Beginnin