KPI OceanConnect marks a year of continued growth, investment in shipping’s energy transition

KPI OceanConnect, a leading global marine-energy solutions provider, announced July 9 its financial results for the year 2025-’26.

The company delivered 13 million metric tons of marine fuel, increasing revenue to USD$6.2 billion and earnings before tax increased by 21 percent to $10.9 million.

The results reflect a year of strong operational performance, business expansion and continued investment in supporting the maritime industry’s energy transition amid heightened volatility. 

In January, the company completed the strategic integration of marine-fuel company Baseblue into KPI OceanConnect.

The move strengthens the company’s global footprint, aligns regional teams more closely and enhances its ability to deliver consistent, high-quality service and greater value to customers worldwide, according to KPI OceanConnect. 

“By integrating Baseblue, investing in our people and expanding both our advisory and digital capabilities, we have further enhanced our ability to help customers navigate market volatility, regulatory change and the practical realities of the energy transition,” said Dorthe Bendtsen, the CEO of KPI OceanConnect. “The results for the year reflect the strength of our partnerships, the dedication of our teams and the trust our customers place in us every day.”

In response to geopolitical and regulatory challenges over the past year, including the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz, KPI OceanConnect continued to invest in the expertise, technology and capabilities required to support customers in developing fuel and compliance strategies aligned with their commercial and operational objectives.

Through its team focused on alternative fuels and carbon markets, the company expanded support for customers seeking guidance on biofuels, liquefied natural gas (LNG), methanol, carbon compliance and FuelEU maritime strategies.

KPI OceanConnect said it also saw growing demand for EU allowance (EUA) trading and FuelEU pooling solutions, trading more than 2 million EUAs during the year and helping 250 shipowners and operators identify practical and commercially viable pathways to compliance. 

The company added that it continued to leverage the strength of the Bunker Holding Group’s global supply network, which today provides access to biofuel solutions in more than 250 ports worldwide.

This extensive infrastructure enables customers to access lower-carbon fuel options where and when they need them, supporting both compliance and commercial objectives while helping prepare for the evolving regulatory landscape. 

“The industry is operating in a period where energy, regulatory and geopolitical risks are increasingly interconnected,” Bendtsen said. “Our role is to help customers navigate these complexities by providing market insight, compliance expertise and access to a broad range of fuel and risk-management solutions.”

Beyond its commercial activities, KPI OceanConnect celebrated the fifth anniversary of its annual “50for50” initiative, which has now raised more than $570,700 for over 40 charities around the world.

In 2025, the initiative introduced a new customer-focused approach, allowing clients to help select local charities supported by KPI OceanConnect’s offices.

The campaign raised $115,500, reinforcing the company’s commitment to creating a positive impact in the communities where it operates.