COPENHAGEN, Denmark / OSLO, Norway – 26 August 2025 — In a strategic move that signals both ambition and adaptation, Global Fuel Supply (GFS) has unveiled Blue Energy Partners, a bold new subsidiary designed to support the shipping industry through the complexities of environmental compliance, carbon markets, and the global energy transition.
Marking the beginning of this new chapter, Blue Energy Partners officially opens its new office in Oslo, strengthening GFS’s northern European presence and underlining its commitment to sustainability-driven growth.
With this launch, GFS is repositioning itself not just as a fuel supplier, but as a strategic transition partner, providing clients with the tools, intelligence, and market access to navigate tightening environmental regulations while unlocking new commercial opportunities.
From Bunkering to Carbon Markets: A Strategic Pivot
While GFS will continue to serve the maritime sector’s traditional energy supply needs, Blue Energy Partners represents an expansion into environmental trading, offering carbon allowance services, advisory expertise, and tailored compliance solutions to shipowners, operators, airlines, and industrial clients.
“We are here to raise the bar and help push the industry towards a greener future,” said Bijan Shahbaz, Chief Operating Officer of Global Fuel Supply. “Our goal is to equip clients with the data, insights, and tools they need to stay ahead of regulation, manage risk, and unlock more value through the energy transition.”
Leadership That Delivers Market Expertise and Strategic Vision
At the helm of this new initiative is Trine Braathen, appointed Director of Environmental Trading, bringing more than a decade of hands-on experience in carbon and renewable markets. Having worked globally across the shipping, aviation, and industrial sectors, Braathen is tasked with leading Blue Energy Partners’ EU ETS trading, EUA transactions, and bespoke environmental advisory services.
“Environmental trading is, at its core, about the people you meet, the trust you earn, and the depth of expertise you bring to the table,” Trine Braathen said. “I’m honoured to lead this effort at such a pivotal time, supported by a dedicated and professional team who understand what’s at stake — and what’s possible.”
The leadership expansion also includes:
- Camilla Marie Christensen – Trading Director
- Andreas Nektheden Johansen – Senior Energy Supplier
- Victoria Elsie Nektheden Johansen – Supply Specialist
Together, the team embodies a rare blend of maritime fuel know-how and environmental market fluency, enabling a holistic approach to both traditional and alternative energy solutions.
A Multi-Sector Mandate
While maritime clients remain at the heart of Blue Energy Partners’ strategy, its scope goes further. With carbon compliance frameworks such as the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) expanding to cover shipping, aviation, and industrial processes, Blue Energy Partners is uniquely positioned to act as a cross-sector compliance and risk management partner.
This multi-sector mandate reflects a broader market reality: emissions regulation is no longer industry-specific. Whether a shipping company navigating MRV and ETS reporting, an airline managing carbon offsets, or an industrial firm responding to cap-and-trade systems, Blue Energy Partners offers actionable insights and market access to reduce risk and ensure profitability.
Shaping a New Value Proposition for the Bunkering Sector
For the bunkering industry, this evolution marks more than a diversification—it’s a redefinition of what it means to be a fuel partner in the era of climate regulation. By integrating environmental trading with traditional energy supply, GFS and Blue Energy Partners are positioning themselves to support shipowners and charterers at every step of the energy value chain.
From procurement of low-carbon fuels and digital compliance tools, to carbon credit strategies and advisory on regulatory pathways, the company is offering a model that goes beyond bunkering — into resilience-building for the net-zero economy.
A Partner for the Transition, Not Just the Transaction
As shipping faces mounting pressure from regulators, financiers, and cargo owners to decarbonise, firms like Global Fuel Supply and its new offshoot, Blue Energy Partners, are laying the groundwork for what comes next: compliance as a value driver, and environmental risk as a competitive advantage.
Backed by a skilled team, a strategic footprint in Oslo, and a clear mandate to bridge traditional fuel supply with future-focused services, Blue Energy Partners is more than a new name in the market — it’s a signal of where the bunkering industry is headed.
Global Fuel Supply in Brief
Global Fuel Supply (GFS), headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark, is an independent, globally focused marine fuel specialist, built on a foundation of deep industry expertise, market agility, and a bold vision for the future of bunkering. With operations spanning key maritime hubs including Dubai and Luanda, GFS delivers fuel solutions to shipping companies across the globe — from major liners to niche operators, from commercial fleets to naval forces.
At its core, GFS is more than a bunker trader; it is a strategic energy partner, committed to bringing transparency, reliability, and innovation to one of the most volatile segments in global shipping. GFS offering a robust suite of services:
- Global Bunker Trading – Marine gasoil, fuel oil, and distillates sourced and supplied worldwide
- Tailored Bunkering Solutions – Flexible fuel delivery aligned with operational demands
- 24/7/365 Support – Expert teams ready to respond around the clock
- Risk Management – Strategic partnerships that protect clients from supply volatility
Pioneering Sustainability with Blue Energy Partners
Recognising the growing impact of climate regulations on fuel procurement, GFS has launched Blue Energy Partners — a new subsidiary dedicated to environmental trading and emissions compliance services. With a new office in Oslo, Blue Energy Partners will guide clients through the complexities of the EU ETS, carbon markets, and emerging regulations, helping them turn compliance into commercial advantage.
This expansion reflects GFS’s broader commitment to helping maritime stakeholders not only adapt to, but thrive in, the green transition.
Source Global Fuel Supply