FuelEU Pool Tool
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The FuelEU Pool Tool helps shipowners and operators evaluate the compliance and financial impact of pooling vessels under the FuelEU Maritime Regulation. By combining the GHG performance of multiple ships into a single pool, the tool calculates the pooled GHG intensity and determines whether the collective meets the regulatory target — allowing surpluses from over-performing ships to offset deficits from under-performers.
Users can compare pooled versus individual compliance outcomes, quantify potential penalty reductions or credit revenues, and explore how fleet composition and fuel choice affect regulatory exposure across the 2025–2050 analysis period. The tool supports scenario modelling and strategic planning by directly linking vessel-level fuel consumption to FuelEU cost implications, including the option to model biofuel blending as a compliance lever.
Designed for fleet managers, technical teams, and compliance officers, the tool simplifies pooling analysis and produces structured outputs that support internal decision-making, commercial planning, and regulatory engagement.
Cross-vessel compliance balancing — offset high-intensity vessels with low-intensity performers within the same FuelEU pool, before any penalty is applied.
Penalty and credit cost modelling — estimate total FuelEU penalties, credit revenues, or net pool savings under both pooled and individual compliance scenarios.
Optimal biofuel strategy at the push of a button — automatically calculate the most cost-effective biofuel blend per ship, balancing fuel cost against avoided FuelEU penalties to minimise total compliance cost across the pool.
Strategic pool composition — test the effect of adding or removing vessels, switching fuels, or applying biofuel blends to reach regulatory targets at the lowest cost.
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How the tool works
Watch the tutorial for a step-by-step explanation of the tool, or check the case studies below. Download the Excel model to further adjust and save your analyses. Contact the helpdesk for support and customization options.
Access premium tool and benefits
This Excel allows you to compare up to 10 ships to optimize your pooing strategy for FuelEU. It allows for different fuel options and blending settings, comparing fuel costs, EU ETS and FuelEU penalties after pooling. If needed, you can adjust the sheet to allow for 1,000 ships! The Excel includes a tutorial and the link to our FuelEU guide for free download, in addition to our free to use helpdesk for support. This purchase allows you to store your calculations, work offline anywhere plus compare different ship types and scenarios.
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Case studies
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References
Hyperlinks and downloads for premium users only
Sustainable Ships - Rules and Regulations Insights
Sustainable Ships - FuelEU Guide
Sustainable Ships - EU ETS Guide