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Tackle EU ETS Carbon Market with Confidence

As 2024 draws to a close, it marks a pivotal year for the EU ETS Carbon Market, especially with the shipping sector now under its scope. Prices for EUAs have remained in a narrow range, and with year-end compliance deadlines approaching, it’s time to reassess your strategy. OceanScore, in collaboration with our trading partner RWE, […]

Written by OceanScore

Posted on November 13, 2024

Key Highlights:

Price Stability: EU ETS Front December EUAs down ~13% YoY, trading within a firm range.
Shipping Sector’s Impact: First year under ETS with partial compliance required.
Regulatory Deadlines: Extended timelines for EUA surrender and significant market opportunities.

What’s Next?

Consolidate your market insights.
Leverage opportunities around year-end volatility.
Prepare for an ambitious 2025 with stricter compliance targets.

Our trading partner, RWE, has compiled an essential year-end report to help you navigate these final weeks with confidence.

OceanScore is here to guide you through every step of your decarbonization journey. Ready to close those open positions?

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EU ETS Best Practices for Shipping: Lessons Learned After Implementation

OceanScore has been assessing early experiences as companies adapt to the EU ETS post-implementation, based on feedback from over 70…

Written by OceanScore

Posted on July 10, 2024

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What Is the Environmental Ship Index (ESI) and How Does It Work?

How can environmental performance translate into commercial value? The Environmental Ship Index (ESI) provides a harmonised framework that allows ports…

Written by Damla Hasenclever

Posted on March 2, 2026

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Pooling Compliance Balances in Time Charters: Key Risks and Negotiation Tips

With verification according to EU ETS completed for most shipping companies, a critical assessment of EUA buying strategies is a…

Written by OceanScore

Posted on May 13, 2025

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OceanScore’s commentary on MEPC ES and IMO NZF

The IMO’s Net Zero Framework is effectively dead, and the broader role of the MEPC is now in question. Friday’s…

Written by OceanScore

Posted on October 20, 2025

FuelEUpooling

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FuelEU Maritime Pooling: A Viable Strategy

FuelEU allows for pooling compliance deficits and surpluses as one way to secure compliance. OceanScore analyses continues to show that…

Written by OceanScore

Posted on April 28, 2025

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The price of pooling: OceanScore takes market-based approach to FuelEU Maritime

FuelEU Maritime introduces new shipping regulations, offering compliance pooling benefits. OceanScore analyzes surplus pricing and market dynamics.

Written by OceanScore

Posted on August 15, 2024

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OceanScore models price scenario for FuelEU pooling as alternative to penalties

OceanScore provides insights on compliance surpluses and price clarity for FuelEU Maritime's pooling mechanism, offering shipping companies cost-effective compliance solutions.

Written by OceanScore

Posted on August 17, 2024