Opsealog: Bunker fuel efficiency, not regulation, should drive offshore vessel performance

As emissions regulations evolve across Europe, offshore vessel operators have growing incentives to improve marine fuel monitoring and performance. However, the commercial benefits of reducing fuel consumption extend beyond regulatory compliance.

Damien Bertin, Business Director at Opsealog, examines how better operational planning, performance monitoring and standby practices can help offshore fleets achieve measurable fuel savings and lower emissions:

For many offshore operators, discussions around emissions data and fuel monitoring increasingly take place in the context of regulation, particularly in Europe. EU MRV (Monitoring, Reporting, and Verification) requirements have already expanded to include offshore vessels, the European Commission has published proposals that would extend the EU ETS framework further, and countries such as Norway are introducing their own emissions requirements for offshore oil and gas activities.

Yet while regulation continues to tighten in certain jurisdictions, it should not be the primary reason for operators to invest in better fuel performance. The strongest driver remains commercial performance. Every unnecessary cubic metre of fuel burned increases operating costs, while also adding to emissions. Improving fuel efficiency therefore delivers value today, regardless of future regulatory requirements, whether local, regional or global.

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