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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.

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

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 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