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Case Study: Replacing MGO with B30 at current market conditions
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.
Aug 175 min read


July 2026 | FuelEU Index & Market Commentary
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.
Aug 13 min read


FuelEU surplus prices & index: what market participants should look out for
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.
Jul 125 min read


June 2026 | FuelEU Index & Market Commentary
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.
Jul 13 min read


May 2026 | FuelEU Index & Market Commentary
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.
Jun 12 min read


Settlement Terms in Charter Party Agreements under FuelEU Maritime
FuelEU Maritime compliance brings new commercial challenges. While the regulation defines penalties and created a surplus trading market, it leaves open how owners and charterers should settle costs and benefits in charter parties. The result? A wide range of FuelEU addendums now circulating in the market. In today's newsletter, we shed light on the different settlement options. General Recap: Charter Party Agreements under FuelEU Maritime End of 2024, BIMCO released its stan
Sep 7, 20254 min read


BetterSea Launches the World’s First FuelEU Index
BetterSea Launches the World’s First FuelEU Index, Signaling a New Era of Transparency and Trading Confidence
Aug 13, 20252 min read
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