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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
Contractual Drafting for Sale & Purchase Agreements Under FuelEU Maritime
As regulatory obligations under FuelEU Maritime begin to settle into market practice, maritime lawyers and shipowners face new challenges: crafting robust S&P contracts for ships that safeguard from unexpected regulatory and commercial liability. While our previous newsletter addressed the general compliance responsibilities of buyers and sellers ( “Selling and Buying Ships Under FuelEU Maritime” ), this edition moves beyond theory and provides actionable legal guidance for d
Nov 23, 20253 min read
Why “Generated Surplus” under FuelEU Maritime Is a Misleading Concept
Each week, more stakeholders enter the FuelEU Maritime pooling market, and with it comes growing uncertainty about what can and should be traded. One recurring misconception is the idea of trading only “already generated surplus.” While it seems like a cautious approach to not buy something that doesn't exist yet, it overlooks the annual nature of FuelEU Maritime compliance. FuelEU Calculations & Annual Energy Consumption FuelEU Maritime does not measure compliance at any sin
Nov 17, 20254 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,...
Sep 7, 20254 min read
BetterSea Launches the World’s First FuelEU Index, Signaling a New Era of Transparency and Trading Confidence
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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