In Rotterdam, engine.online reports on April 22, 2025, the cost of 100% biofuel bunker dropped to $97 per metric ton below very low sulfur fuel oil, while liquefied biomethane became up to $331/mt cheaper, as EU shipping regulations and Dutch rebates shifted the fuel market in favor of lower-carbon alternatives.
Engine’s adjusted pricing data—factoring in EU ETS surcharges, FuelEU Maritime compliance, and Dutch HBE rebates—showed B100 moving from a $3/mt premium to a $66/mt discount against high sulfur fuel oil for scrubber-fitted vessels. “Increased buying interest reported in the Dutch HBE market saw 2024 and 2025 ticket prices continue to rise on Thursday,” PRIMA reported, citing the rebate increase to $390/mt.
LBM emerged as the most economical option for dual-fuel ships. Depending on methane slip levels, LBM was assessed at $251–291/mt cheaper than fossil LNG, and $196–331/mt below VLSFO. B100 prices rose by $47/mt over the week, while VLSFO gained $16/mt.
The data suggest a shifting bunker landscape where compliance mechanisms and biofuel incentives are rapidly redrawing cost curves, particularly in EU ports like Rotterdam, one of the region’s largest fuel hubs.
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Category: Sustainable Marine Fuels
