FuelEU Drivers Encourage Collective Sourcing
European FuelEU Maritime regulation rewards real well to wake greenhouse gas reductions rather than particular fuel choices. Many operators lack enough scale to source advanced bio LNG alone. Gasum has introduced a pooling service that combines orders from several owners, securing consistent volumes at predictable pricing. Pooled purchasing also lets smaller fleets access the same discounts and logistics efficiency normally enjoyed by very large liner companies.
How the Model Works
Certified Production
Gasum blends biogenic methane produced from agricultural residue and biodegradable waste with conventional LNG along a mass balance system. Every gram of bio origin methane is tracked with
internationally recognised Guarantees of Origin. Those certificates are then digitally allocated to participating vessels according to their booked volume, providing the paperwork needed for regulators and charterers.
Flexible Allocation
Instead of tying the molecule to a single voyage, Gasum allows customers to draw from a common environmental wallet. Operators simply decide when to assign certificates, enabling intelligent matching of green fuel credits with the most demanding trade lanes. This flexibility can reduce compliance cost because not every voyage needs premium fuel.
A Non-Obvious Insight
By combining feedstock demand across many buyers, Gasum can contract farmers and waste processors for multi year residue offtake. That long range visibility encourages investment in new biogas plants near ports, shortening truck journeys for substrate and digestate. Shorter overland legs quietly reduce scope three emissions and operating cost, an efficiency gain often missed when evaluating marine fuel options in isolation.
Conclusion
Gasum shows that collaboration can unlock advanced fuels for every fleet size while quietly stimulating regional circular economy hubs. Pooling turns regulation from burden into catalyst, letting owners concentrate on reliable service while environmental math is handled transparently in the background. Bio LNG momentum looks set to accelerate.