Post by AV Carbon

The EU ETS surrender deadline for 2025 maritime emissions is 30 September 2026. That's 120 days away. And most mid-size operators I've spoken to in the last few weeks are still in the early stages of calculating their exposure. Here's what needs to happen before that date — and why the timeline is tighter than it looks: Step 1 — Verify 2025 emissions  Both at ship level and company level. The verified emissions report must be submitted to your administering authority. If your verifier hasn't been engaged yet, this is the first call to make this week. Step 2 — Calculate your surrender obligation  In 2026 the surrender rate is 70% of scope emissions — up from 40% in 2024 and 2025. This is a significant jump. And for the first time in 2026, methane (CH₄) and nitrous oxide (N₂O) are included in the calculation alongside CO₂. Operators who are using last year's methodology without updating for non-CO₂ gases are understating their liability — typically by 12-18% depending on fuel mix. Step 3 — Route classification review  Your ETS scope factor depends on route type. INTRA-EEA voyages = 100% scope. MIXED (one EEA port) = 50%. OUT (no EEA port call) = 0%. Misclassifying a MIXED voyage as OUT is the single most common error I find in fleet calculations. Step 4 — Purchase and surrender in the Union Registry  You can surrender in instalments between 31 March and 30 September. Most operators wait until August-September. EUA prices historically move upward as the deadline approaches and late buyers enter the market simultaneously. The penalty for missing the deadline: €100 per tonne of CO₂ equivalent unsurrendered. Plus public disclosure by the European Commission — your company name published. The window is open. But it's not wide. If you're a mid-size operator on EEA routes and haven't started this process: this week is the week. #EUETS #Maritime #Compliance #Shipping