Nordic energy company Gasum has continued its FuelEU Maritime pooling collaborations with shipping operators Viking Line and Wallenius SOL into 2026, with both partners generating compliance surplus through the use of bio-LNG.
Viking Line and Wallenius SOL operate dual-fuel vessels capable of running on LNG or bio-LNG interchangeably. By fuelling with Gasum's bio-LNG — which carries negative emissions when produced from livestock waste, meaning the greenhouse gas reduction exceeds 100% — the vessels generate compliance units that can be used to offset deficits elsewhere in Gasum's FuelEU pool.
Jacob Granqvist, VP maritime at Gasum, said the long-term pooling partnerships added "an important layer of stability" to its service, noting that Gasum's offering was strengthened by its ability to produce and source the bio-LNG it supplies.
Mats Engblom, senior vice president finance at Viking Line, said pooling with Gasum allowed the company to meet regulatory requirements efficiently while maintaining fleet flexibility, describing bio-LNG as "a financially sound way to manage long-term regulatory risk."
Henrik Karle, fleet director and chief technical officer at Wallenius SOL, said the collaboration provided "a reliable and predictable framework for long-term regulatory compliance while delivering clear climate benefits."
Gasum also runs its own gas bunkering and transport fleet on bio-LNG, generating additional compliance units for the pooling market.
FuelEU Maritime, which came into force in 2025, limits the carbon intensity of energy used by ships in European waters. Its pooling mechanism allows vessels exceeding emissions targets to generate surplus compliance units on behalf of others, providing flexibility for operators transitioning to lower-emission fuels.
Gasum extends FuelEU Maritime pooling partnerships with Viking Line and Wallenius SOL
