Peninsula has set out how it is preparing for FuelEU Maritime compliance, arguing that its position as both a charterer and a marine fuel supplier gives it a practical view of the regulation’s impact across the value chain.

María Ángeles López Castejón, Peninsula’s decarbonisation manager, spoke at the Lloyd’s Register Spanish Technical Committee on 29 January, joining a panel discussion on FuelEU Maritime alongside representatives from Repsol and ANAVE.

Peninsula said the session focused on how FuelEU Maritime is reshaping decision making for shipowners, suppliers and charterers, with compliance expected to rely heavily on robust data, clear allocation of responsibilities and credible fuel documentation.

Shipowners’ perspective

López Castejón noted that shipowners face the longest-term exposure, as they balance investment decisions against shifting regulation and uncertainty around which technologies and fuels will scale.

Peninsula said understanding these pressures is shaping how it supports customers, particularly those weighing near-term compliance options against longer-term fleet choices.

Charterer perspective

Peninsula observed that FuelEU Maritime introduces new operational and contractual demands for charterers, with a particular focus on data transparency, alignment between counterparties, and the proper treatment of compliance costs.

The company explained that it is strengthening internal data systems, tightening governance and building clearer frameworks to support compliant operations across its chartered activities.

Supplier perspective

From the supplier side, Peninsula said FuelEU Maritime is accelerating demand for compliant fuels, traceability, certification and integrated decarbonisation support, not just product delivery.

The company stated that it is investing and scaling in these areas, positioning its operational footprint and technical capabilities as a platform for end-to-end services that help customers manage compliance requirements alongside day-to-day fuel supply.

Flexibility mechanisms

López Castejón also addressed FuelEU Maritime flexibility mechanisms, including pooling, banking and borrowing. Peninsula said these tools can appear straightforward in principle, but require strong data quality, coordination across parties, and clear governance to be implemented effectively.

The company explained that it is focusing on digital readiness and compliance expertise to support customers who choose to use these mechanisms as part of their FuelEU Maritime strategy.