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Join KICKSTER FUELEU MARKETPLACE, the digital platform where maritime stakeholders connect, discover pooling opportunities, and participate in structured auctions to maximize the value of their FuelEU Maritime compliance
Built for FuelEU Maritime Compliance
FuelEU Maritime introduces new requirements for greenhouse gas intensity reduction in maritime transport.
Kickster provides a structured environment where companies can collaborate, manage compliance positions, and access market-driven pooling mechanisms.
Our platform simplifies complex regulatory processes and enables efficient compliance strategies through transparency, automation, and secure participation.
What is a FuelEU Marketplace?
When does pooling happen?
- 31st December: FuelEU consumption for the year closes; balances are fixed.
- March: verified balances appear on THETIS.
- 1st–30th April: official pooling window. If pooling isn’t completed by 30th April, the penalty applies. April is also when surplus can be banked or deficits borrowed
What will set KICKSTER FUELEU MARKETPLACE apart?
Kickster’s FuelEU Marketplace is built on transparency, fairness, and industry trust:
- Multiple offers from multiple providers a true market view, not a single non-transparent price
- No hidden commissions or margins, only a small onboarding fee
- Direct counterparties for all deals
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The calculator allows companies to estimate their FuelEU Maritime compliance balance by assessing potential surplus or deficit positions.
It helps operators simulate scenarios, evaluate exposure to penalties, and prepare pooling or trading strategies in advance
of the official reporting cycle
How the platform works
BECOME A MEMBER
Purchase a membership to access the KICKSTER FUELEU MARKETPLACE and unlock all platform featuresAssess on your compliance status
Use the platflorm embedded calculator to estimate your surplus or your deficit
List your offer
Publish your listing and make it visible to the other participants to receive negotiation proposals
Connect with participants
Explore the network and identify potential pooling partners
Evaluate pooling opportunities
Analyze available positions and assess compliance strategies
Start negotiate
Use the negotiation room to present your offer
Improve your compliance position
Achieve regulatory targets efficiently minimizing operational impact
FAQ
About KICKSTER FUELEU MARKETPLACE
What is the KICKSTER FUELEU MARKETPLACE?
The FuelEU Marketplace is a digital FuelEU Maritime compliance platform that enables shipping companies to manage surplus and deficit balances under the FuelEU Maritime Regulation.
It supports FuelEU pooling, compliance trading strategies, and structured market participation in a transparent environment
Who should use KICKSTER FUELEU MARKETPLACE?
The platform is designed for shipowners, ship operators, technical managers, and maritime companies subject to the FuelEU Maritime Regulation who need to manage FuelEU compliance balances efficiently
How does the Marketplace support FuelEU compliance?
The FuelEU Marketplace helps companies:
- assess their FuelEU compliance balance
- identify surplus or deficit positions
- prepare for FuelEU pooling
- optimise compliance trading strategies
- reduce exposure to FuelEU penalties
It provides early visibility before the official regulatory pooling window
Enterprise account vs Membership
What is a free Enterprise account?
A free Enterprise account provides:
- access to the KICKSTER FUELEU MARKETPLACE overview
- use of the FuelEU compliance calculator
- visibility of market dynamics
It allows companies to assess their compliance position before engaging in pooling.
Do I need an account to access the KICKSTER FUELEU MARKETPLACE ?
Yes. You must register a free Enterprise account to access the platform and use the online compliance calculator
What is the difference between a free Enterprise account and a Membership?
A free Enterprise account provides access to the Kickster FuelEU Marketplace overview and the compliance calculator.
A paid membership unlocks full Marketplace functionality, including listing surplus, engaging in pooling transactions, and interacting with other participants
How can I activate my premium membership
Once your Enterpise account has been created you can upgrade to premium clicking on PREMIUM tab
Membership
How much does the KICKSTER FUELEU MARKETPLACE cost?
The membership costs 3.000 € per year. For 2026, there is an early bird option available with a 50% discount by using the code EARLYBIRD2026 at the checkout
How long is the membership valid?
The membership is valid for one year from the activation date and can be renewed annually.
Why activate a KICKSTER FUELEU MARKETPLACE membership?
A FuelEU Marketplace membership gives you full operational control over your FuelEU Maritime compliance strategy.
With full access to the platform, you can actively participate in FuelEU pooling and compliance trading, transforming regulatory obligations into strategic opportunities.
As a member, you can:
- unlock all Marketplace functionalities
- list and monetise surplus compliance balances
- identify and secure pooling partners
- negotiate directly with counterparties
- buy or sell compliance balances in a structured, secure environment
- optimise compliance costs before the regulatory deadline
Instead of reacting to penalties, membership allows you to take a proactive approach, managing exposure, capturing value from surplus positions, and executing transactions efficiently within the official pooling window.
KICKSTER FUELEU MARKETPLACE is not just a visibility tool — with membership, it becomes a fully active compliance trading platform
FuelEU Calculator & Compliance assessment
What is the FuelEU calculator?
The FuelEU calculator is an online compliance assessment tool available within the platform. It allows companies to estimate their FuelEU Maritime compliance balance, including potential surplus or deficit positions
What is the purpose of the compliance calculator?
The calculator helps maritime operators:
- estimate annual compliance balance
- simulate different fuel mix scenarios
- evaluate potential penalty exposure
- prepare for FuelEU pooling
- develop proactive compliance trading strategies
It supports early decision-making before verified balances are published.
Why should I use the calculator?
It allows you to simulate compliance scenarios, assess potential exposure to penalties, and prepare a structured pooling or trading strategy ahead of the regulatory deadline
Can I use the compliance calculator for free?
Yes. The compliance calculator is available free of charge with a registered Enterprise account. A paid membership is not required to use it
Regulatory Timeline
When does FuelEU pooling take place?
Pooling must be completed within the official regulatory window from 1 April to 30 April each year
What happens if compliance is not achieved by the deadline?
If pooling or alternative compliance mechanisms are not completed by 30 April, the applicable FuelEU Maritime penalty may apply according to the regulation
