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FuelEU Pooling Market In The Aftermath of the Extraordinary MEPC83
Last week, the maritime sector was waiting for a turning point. At the extraordinary MEPC83 session, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) was expected to adopt the long-discussed Net Zero Framework (NZF). Instead, following a geopolitical standoff led by the United States and Saudi Arabia, the decision was deferred. The IMO will now revisit the NZF no earlier than October 2026, effectively pushing back the global decarbonisation timeline by at least one to two years.
Oct 193 min read


IMO Net Zero Framework: Which Regulatory Future Is Shipping Heading Into?
In mid-October, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) will convene an extraordinary session of the Marine Environment Protection...
Sep 144 min read


Should an LNG Ship Bank or Trade Surplus Under FuelEU Maritime?
With the FuelEU Maritime Regulation now in effect, LNG-powered vessels are in a unique position. Their lower greenhouse gas (GHG)...
Mar 96 min read


Case Study VI: How does EU ETS Influence the Business Cases of e-LNG, Biofuel, and FuelEU Maritime Pooling?
The previous two newsletters touched upon different business cases for compliance with FuelEU Maritime, namely biofuel vs pooling and...
Feb 236 min read


Case Study V: The Business Case for e-LNG Under FuelEU Maritime: A High-Value Compliance Opportunity?
Throughout recent years, and especially last year, LNG has emerged as a widely used transition fuel, offering lower CO2 emissions...
Feb 176 min read


A FuelEU Maritime Controversy: The Rising Tide of LNG and the Complexities of Boil-Off Gas Management
With Maersk’s recent change of heart in its decarbonization strategy, diversifying its fuel portfolio including previously criticized...
Aug 12, 20243 min read
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