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Ofiniti Digital Platform Powers Over 25,000 Bunker Operations in 2025

Ofiniti Digital Platform Powers Over 25,000 Bunker Operations in 2025

Bunker Operations Reach New Milestones

In 2025, Ofiniti’s electronic Bunker Delivery Note (e‑BDN) system and its digital platform were employed in **over 25,000 bunker transactions** across the globe, according to the provider’s own reporting.

Alternative Fuel Delivery Volume

The platform, branded as **FuelBoss**, enabled suppliers to deliver **500,000 metric tonnes** of alternative fuels during the year. This figure was disclosed in Ofiniti’s 2025 impact report and covers a range of low‑sulphur and zero‑emission options.

Future Growth Outlook

Ofiniti anticipates that the alternative‑fuel volume will rise **ten times higher** in 2026. The projected jump reflects a growing trend among suppliers to rely on digital tools for managing the increasingly complex compliance and emissions reporting requirements associated with fuels such as **LNG, methanol, and biofuels**.

Digital Efficiency Gains

The company noted that suppliers who adopted FuelBoss were able to **save 45 minutes per delivery** compared with manual processes. The platform standardises data handling, offers a unified view for all stakeholders, and constructs a digital custody chain that verifies the sustainability of new fuels.

Regulatory Drivers Accelerating Adoption

Regulatory changes are a key catalyst for the platform’s uptake:

  • **Singapore** made the use of e‑BDNs mandatory for bunker deliveries from **April 2025**, following a voluntary rollout that began in November 2023.
  • The **ARA ports of Rotterdam and Antwerp‑Bruges** are set to introduce a **Mandatory Fuel Management (MFM)** mandate for bunker barges over **300 gross tonnes** starting in **2026**.

Company Background

Ofiniti was spun out of the classification society **DNV**, positioning it as a specialized provider of digital solutions for the marine fuels market.

Key Takeaways

  • **25,000+ bunker operations** executed via Ofiniti’s digital platform in 2025.
  • **500,000 mt** of alternative fuels delivered, with a projected tenfold increase for 2026.
  • Digitalisation cuts delivery time by **45 minutes** per transaction.
  • Mandatory e‑BDNs in Singapore and upcoming MFM mandates in Rotterdam and Antwerp‑Bruges are driving wider adoption.

The continued expansion of Ofiniti’s platform underscores the industry’s shift toward digital compliance, efficient logistics, and sustainability verification in marine bunkering.


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