Maritime emissions management firm OceanScore has expanded its FuelEU Maritime pooling marketplace amid notable price volatility in the compliance sector, according to Ship & Bunker.
The company’s OceanScore Pool-Price Index (OPX), which tracks FuelEU pooling costs, recorded significant swings over recent months. According to Ship & Bunker, the index had fallen to €190 per metric tonne of CO2 equivalent by mid-April, having been above €230 six months prior. Prices subsequently rebounded to above €225 in May, while briefly spiking to nearly €300 during late-April trading for 2025 compliance balances.
Marketplace Growth and New Features
Alongside the pricing fluctuations, OceanScore reported a marked increase in surplus offers on its platform, with Ship & Bunker noting that more than a dozen active offers are now available across varying volumes and price levels.
To support the growing marketplace, the company has introduced weekly OPX updates and broadened both self-service and managed support options for users. The OPX index itself was launched in September 2025.
The Importance of Market Access
Addressing the dynamics of FuelEU pooling, OceanScore’s Managing Director Albrecht Grell underscored that participation in the compliance market goes beyond simply holding a surplus or deficit position.
“Pooling is not just about having a surplus or deficit position,” Grell said, as quoted by Ship & Bunker. “It is about having access to the market at the right time, with the right counterparties and sufficient transparency on pricing.”
The expansion reflects growing activity in the FuelEU Maritime compliance market as shipping operators navigate regulatory requirements and the associated costs of meeting emissions thresholds under the framework.
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Sources: Ship & Bunker
