Uni-Fuels Holdings Limited has expanded its marine services by offering EU carbon allowances to shipowners and operators seeking to comply with the European Union Emissions Trading System (EU ETS).

The Singapore-based company said its subsidiaries, Uni-Fuels Pte Ltd and Uni-Fuels Middle East FZCO, will provide EU Allowances (EUAs) alongside their existing marine fuel supply services.

The move is intended to support maritime operators as EU ETS obligations are phased into shipping. The scheme was extended to maritime transport from 1 January 2024 and requires shipowners to surrender allowances covering 40% of verified emissions in 2024, rising to 70% in 2025 and reaching full compliance from 2026. Failure to surrender sufficient allowances may result in penalties and enforcement measures.

Stefanie Tay, chief operating officer of Uni-Fuels, said: "With a growing need for greater operational transparency and environmental commitment across global maritime operations, shipowners and operators are facing a significant regulatory shift. Our subsidiaries are committed to supporting our customers through this transition by providing reliable access to EUAs alongside the core services they already trust, helping them manage risk, remain compliant, and make informed decisions in an evolving regulatory landscape."

Tay described the initiative as part of Uni-Fuels' 2026 global strategic roadmap, which focuses on scaling operations and broadening service offerings to meet emerging customer needs across the maritime sector.

Established in 2021, Uni-Fuels is a marine fuels trader and broker with offices in Dubai, Limassol, Seoul, Shanghai and Singapore. The company is listed on the Nasdaq exchange under the ticker UFG.