FuelEU Pooling Marketplace

Trade Surplus, Avoid Penalties, Stay Compliant – The Smart Way.

Pooling today is far cheaper than paying the penalty (€640/t CO₂e) and easier than sourcing and securing biofuels. OceanScore’s Pooling Marketplace connects you directly with surplus providers, giving you full market visibility and flexibility.

Easy search for and comparison of surplus offers

Competition between providers ensures you get the best terms

No hidden transaction fees and no lock-in. Just a small onboarding fee

Backed by the largest FuelEU relevant client base in the industry

Why FuelEU Pooling Matters

The Timeline

  • Reporting period closes: 31 December 2025
  • Verified balances published: March 2026
  • Official pooling window: 1–30 April 2026

The Opportunity

  • Secure partners early and lock in today’s prices
  • Bank surplus for future years
  • Resell excess or top up deficits in April
  • Avoid technical risks and sourcing challenges of biofuels
  • Gain compliance options even if you don’t control fuel choice

OceanScore’s Pooling Marketplace offers a smart, flexible way to pool

Simplify Compliance With The OceanScore Pooling Marketplace

Market Access, Made Easy

  • Lowest cost of compliance – Pooling today costs less than one-third of the FuelEU penalty.
  • Simplicity – No sourcing headaches, no change-over risks, no operational disruption.
  • Transparency & confidence – Clear view of prices, terms, and counterparties.
  • Flexibility – Bank, sell, or top up during the April compliance window.

How the Pooling Marketplace Works

  • Browse verified surplus offers from multiple providers.
  • Compare partners, prices and terms with full transparency.
  • Connect directly with buyers or sellers – no intermediaries, no hidden cuts.

Result: Efficient and transparent compliance.

What Sets Us Apart 

  • No transaction commissions; just a small onboarding fee.
  • No exclusivity. Free to shop around and combine strategies.
  • Backed by leading global players like MSC, Anglo-Eastern, V-Ships, IINO Lines, Nordic Shipping, and Döhle Group.

Plan Ahead With Confidence

Pooling is not just about avoiding penalties; it’s about building compliance strategies that fit your fleet:

  • Lock in prices early, avoid last-minute market spikes.
  • Bank surpluses for future years or sell excess in April.
  • Combine pooling with other options like biofuels or penalties.
  • Use transparent prices and OPX to inform charter-party negotiations.

Turn Compliance Into Competitive Advantage

Pooling helps to avoid penalties, reduce costs, and provide transparency. With OceanScore, you can manage compliance confidently and flexibly.

  • "Harren Group plans to offer its shipmanagement customers the OceanScore solution, to manage the complexity of the EU ETS regulation and to avoid unnecessary risks”
    Nils Aden
    MD Harren Group
  • "Norbulk Shipping are delighted to have Oceanscore as our partners to assist our Clients with the challenges and complexities of the EU ETS regulations allowing the process to be managed in an efficient manner”
    Walter Woodage
    CEO at Norbulk
  • "OceanScore’s ETS Manager enables South End Tanker Management to keep their clients and stakeholders up to date in maintaining a clear overview of the emissions generated and EUAs required”
    Bart van Dijk
    TSI
  • “In this current dynamic regulatory environment, we have found OceanScore to be a valuable tool to assist our efforts in ensuring an optimal balance between vessel performance and EUA allocation”
    Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC)
  • "We have looked at different approaches to manage our ETS exposure. OceanScore convinced us not only with their workflows – their service centre has proven to be extremely helpful. We know OceanScore’s team and feel comfortable using their software solution“
    Matthias Bloete
    Director Finance and Corporate Development
  • “Being a smaller shipowner, we had to look for a holistic and an efficient solution to properly manage our emissions. OceanScore partnering with StormGeo, we found their solution best suited to prepare for the upcoming challenges on our path to a more sustainable and greener future”
    Marnie Merillon
    Business Manager, OKEE
  • "We use OceanScore to simplify our ETS management, allowing us to keep focused on our own core services”
    Andreas Hetzer
    DPA
  • “As Victoria Marine Ship Management, we have chosen Oceanscore as a reliable partner in order to be able to offer our customers the best possible service with a view to the demanding EU ETS requirements. We are convinced that the product solution will meet the requirements set“
    Sven Kruse
    Managing Director

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