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FuelEU Maritime Compliance

The FuelEU Maritime Regulation sets limits on the well-to-wake greenhouse gas intensity (GHGI) of the energy used onboard vessels calling at EU ports. This well-to-wake approach covers the full lifecycle of fuel emissions — from extraction, production, and transport to final combustion onboard.

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Scope of FuelEU regulation

Starting in 2025, ships must reduce their GHGI by 2% compared to the 2020 baseline. This reduction target will increase every five years, aiming for an 80% cut by 2050.

To determine if a vessel falls under FuelEU compliance, the following four criteria apply:

  1. Vessel Size: All commercial vessels (regardless of flag) that are equal to or above 5,000 gross tonnage (GT) are in scope.
  2. Voyage Type
    • 100% of emissions are counted for intra-EU voyages.
    • 50% of emissions are counted for voyages between EU and EEA/Non-EU ports.
  3. Small Island Exemption: Passenger ships operating between an EU port and an island with fewer than 200,000 permanent residents, which is not connected to the mainland by a bridge or tunnel, are excluded from the regulation.
  4. Vessel Type Exemptions: Military vessels, fishing vessels, and non-commercial ships are fully exempt from FuelEU requirements.
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Why FuelEU Compliance Units?

FuelEU Maritime Compliance Units offer the simplest and most cost-effective way to comply with the FuelEU Maritime Regulation. For shipping companies that prefer not to blend biofuels, STX provides a simple and cost-efficient alternative through strategic pooling. FuelEU Compliance Units represent a contractual right to pool with an STX-fueled vessel generating a compliance surplus, offering a fixed-price solution per tCO₂e to ensure regulatory compliance.

Commercial and Operational Flexibilities of the STX FEUM Pool

25% Pre-Payment Obligation Only

Only 25% pre-payment required with the balance spread over the year to ease cash flow.

Fixed Price Per Yearly Volume

Locked-in fixed price per tCO₂e for the compliance year protecting against market volatility.

Guaranteed Certificate (GOSA)

Guaranteed spot and certificate allocation within the STX Pool to secure your compliance position.

Guaranteed Surplus Allocation

Surplus volumes secured to fully support your FEUM obligations up to the reserved volume.

Administrative Management

Structured STX pool management minimizing your administrative workload.

Reliable Counterparty

STX is your direct and reliable counterparty which mitigates uncertainty and reliability risk compared to platforms and start-ups.

Strategic Partnership with Azolla

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