Christiania Energy sets up physical bunker supply operations, new office in France

Christiania Energy, a privately held Danish trading company, on Tuesday (6 May) announced the establishment of its French branch and the commencement of physical marine fuel supply operations across all major French ports.

With a fully operational logistics setup and a dedicated team based in Southern France, the company now supplies Marine Gasoil (DMA 0.1%) via truck deliveries. Christiania Energy also offers ULSD 10ppm/EN590, with biofuels set to be introduced in the near future.

Christiania Energy’s newly appointed Head of French Supply, Michael Allaire, said: “This strategic move represents a key development in Christiania Energy’s continued growth and commitment to delivering reliable, flexible, and high-quality bunker fuel solutions to our Pool Management fleet. 

“Additionally, Christiania Energy is building on its trusted reputation by collaborating with traders, brokers, shipowners and agents to deliver top-tier services to other commercial and offshore vessels, fishing trawlers, cruises and the yachting community across the region.”

Christiania Energy’s Managing Director, Patrick Jørgensen, said: “With the Mediterranean Sea having officially become an Emission Control Area (ECA) as of 1 May 2025, Christiania Energy is stepping up to meet the industry’s evolving demands.”

“This strategic move not only supports compliance with the new 0.1% sulphur cap but positions us at the forefront of a market shift, as global marine gasoil demand is expected to surge by 20–30% while fuel oil use declines.”

“With our newly established presence, we are ready to support and build new relations in the wider maritime community by meeting regulatory demands and seizing new opportunities.”

Coverage Across French Waters:

The new office in Golfe Juan will coordinate fuel deliveries across:

• The French Atlantic Coast – from Bayonne to Brest
• The English Channel – including key ports such as Le Havre, Rouen, and Dunkerque
• The French Mediterranean – covering Monaco, Marseille, Toulon, and Corsica.

In addition to its physical marine fuel services, Christiania Energy introduced a suite of technical management services including lubricants tailored to the operational demands of vessels sailing to or from France.

Photo credit: Christiania Energy
Published: 7 May, 2025