BetterSea Launches the World’s First FuelEU Index
Updated: Aug 3
A New Era in Maritime Compliance
August 15, 2025 – BetterSea, the digital maritime compliance platform, proudly announces the launch of the world’s first FuelEU Index. This powerful new market benchmark is designed to bring transparency, insight, and structure to the emerging FuelEU surplus trading environment.
The inaugural FuelEU Index reveals significant shifts in market behavior. The FuelEU surplus market is entering a decisive phase of accelerated price discovery. Notably, the average ask price has dropped by 24%, while trade prices have climbed by 9%. Additionally, the bid-ask spread has narrowed by an impressive 64% since June. These movements signal a strengthening marketplace characterized by higher buyer conviction, growing transparency, and improved price alignment.
“The new BetterSea FuelEU Index is based on executed market transactions, leading to greater transparency leading to a faster green transition in the maritime industry." - Stephen Schueler, Strategic Advisor & Stakeholder at BetterSea.
Robust Market Participation
With over 41,700 t CO₂e of surplus already listed on the BetterSea platform, the data shows robust participation. This is particularly evident from liner shipping and early-mover segments leveraging less prevalent fuels. Furthermore, there is growing interest from non-shipping entities, such as traders and financial intermediaries. This indicates an emerging secondary market driven by arbitrage and proactive positioning.
“We built the FuelEU Index to cut through the noise. There’s a lot of guesswork in the market right now. Our index is anchored in executed transactions — real deals, not opinions — giving the industry the clarity it needs to move forward with confidence." - Maximilian Schroer, Co-CEO at BetterSea.
The Future of FuelEU Regulation
As the FuelEU Maritime Regulation enters its next phase, BetterSea’s platform continues to serve as a leading hub for structured, trusted, compliant surplus trading. The index will be updated monthly as part of BetterSea’s regular newsletters. This will guide the industry to trade with confidence, backed by data that reflects actual market activity.
The Importance of Transparency
Transparency is crucial in the maritime industry, especially with the introduction of new regulations. The FuelEU Index aims to provide clarity and structure, allowing stakeholders to make informed decisions. By relying on executed transactions, the index eliminates guesswork and speculation.
Monthly Updates and Insights
BetterSea commits to providing monthly updates on the FuelEU Index. These updates will include insights into market trends and price movements. Stakeholders can expect to receive valuable information that will help them navigate the evolving landscape of FuelEU compliance.
About BetterSea
BetterSea is the maritime industry’s leading FuelEU compliance trading platform. Trusted by over 5,000 ships, it transforms how the industry approaches FuelEU compliance. Its platform provides an end-to-end solution for FuelEU: an integrated pooling marketplace with a full legal and financial framework. This is powered by partnerships with the industry’s most trusted verifiers, data providers, and the P&I club NorthStandard.
To subscribe to BetterSea’s newsletter and receive the monthly FuelEU Index & Market Commentary going forward, visit: https://www.bettersea.tech/subscribe.
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Media Contact:
Gordana Ilic
Co-CEO, BetterSea
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