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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 and FuelEU Compliance Risk When Compliance Depends on One Person

When EU ETS and FuelEU compliance depends on a single individual, commercial risk increases quickly. This real case from a…

Written by OceanScore

Posted on January 12, 2026

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One Year of EU ETS – What Have We Learned, What Lies Ahead?

EUAs can be purchased at a fixed price at auctions arranged during the year by the European Energy Exchange. They…

Written by OceanScore

Posted on December 3, 2024

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OceanScore Pool-Price Index Market Commentary: February 2026

After compliance balances were closed at year-end, additional 2025 surplus volumes were released to the market in January. This increase…

Written by Albrecht Grell

Posted on February 6, 2026

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Environmental Ship Index: Reduce Port Fees Through Environmental Performance

Many ships already qualify for port fee discounts through the Environmental Ship Index (ESI). Learn how the scheme works and…

Written by Damla Hasenclever

Posted on March 11, 2026

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Securing contractual clauses for EUA costs settlement

Acquisition of EUAs constitutes a major cost burden for the responsible party so these costs need to be fairly allocated…

Written by OceanScore

Posted on May 13, 2024

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OceanScore September Highlights: FuelEU Pooling Transparency & Shipping Compliance Updates

September 2025 was a month of milestones for OceanScore, from the launch of OPX (, our transparent FuelEU Pool-Price Index, to…

Written by OceanScore

Posted on September 30, 2025

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De-Risking Your FuelEU Clauses: Complexity Meets Commercial Reality

FuelEU Charter Party impact shipping compliance costs. OceanScore’s FuelEU Planner helps with cost risks & pooling strategies with precision

Written by OceanScore

Posted on March 24, 2025

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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

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