OceanScore expands FuelEU Pooling Marketplace amid evolving market dynamics in International Shipping News 14/05/2026 Maritime emissions and compliance solutions provider OceanScore has substantially expanded its FuelEU Pooling Marketplace amid a substantial fall in its OceanScore Pool-Price Index (OPX) – widely used in shipping as a reference for pooling costs in contracts and commercial planning – to €190 per ton of CO₂e by mid-April, before increasing again to above €225 in May, down from levels above €230 just six months ago. BIG JUMP IN ACTIVE OFFERS At the same time, the number of active surplus offers in the FuelEU Pooling Marketplace has grown significantly, featuring more than a dozen active offers in recent market rounds –providing options across different volumes, counterparties and pricing levels. The fact that the OPX shot up to almost €300 in the last week of trading 2025 compliance balances in late April puts those coming late at a significant disadvantage, highlighting once more that solid planning and timely execution are crucial for a successful compliance strategy. MARKET DYNAMICS REQUIRE MORE ACTIVE MANAGEMENT The first months of FuelEU implementation show that pooling is not a static or purely technical process. Price levels have shifted rapidly, surplus availability has changed over short time periods, and some pools have opened and closed within just weeks. In parallel, a growing oversupply of surplus is making it harder for providers to find buyers, while buyers benefit from access to a broader range of alternatives. “Pooling is not just about having a surplus or deficit position,” said Albrecht Grell, Managing Director of OceanScore. “It is about having access to the market at the right time, with the right counterparties and sufficient transparency on pricing.” WEEKLY OPX AND INCREASED OFFER DEPTH In response, OceanScore has upgraded the FuelEU Pooling Marketplace – which is available as a standalone solution for shipping companies seeking