System for predicting at least one characteristic parameter of a fuel

A computer system for predicting at least one characteristic parameter of a fuel supplied by a distribution grid, comprising:

• a signal input device configured to receive engine operation parameters stemming from an operation of combustion engines at a first time and/or during a first time period,
• a data storage device configured to store geographical data of the combustion engines, and
• a processor configured to compute a prediction for the at least one characteristic parameter of the fuel at a second time and/or during a second time period later than the first time and/or the first time period and with respect to a geographical location, the prediction being based on the operation parameters and the geographical data of the combustion engines.

A computer program product for predicting at least one characteristic parameter of a fuel supplied by a distribution grid comprising instructions which cause a computer executing the computer program product to:

• receive operation parameters of combustion engines stemming from an operation of the combustion engines with a fuel from a distribution grid at a first time and/or during a first time period,
• access a data storage device to obtain geographical data of the combustion engines, and
• compute a prediction for the at least one characteristic parameter of the fuel at a second time and/or during a second time period later than the first time and/or the first time period and with respect to a geographical location, the prediction being based on the operation parameters and the geographical data of the combustion engines.