Neste, the world’s leading producer of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), has commenced SAF production at its renewable products refinery in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. Following recent modifications, the facility is now capable of producing up to 500,000 tonnes of SAF annually, boosting Neste’s global SAF production capacity to 1.5 million tonnes (approximately 1.875 billion litres) per year.
This milestone marks a significant step in the company’s ongoing commitment to helping decarbonise the aviation sector.
Photo: Neste renewables refinery in Rotterdam
“It is clear that we need to continue making progress in mitigating climate change and addressing aviation’s climate impact. Neste is fully committed to supporting its customers in the aviation industry to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions, and this milestone underlines that commitment,” said Heikki Malinen, president and CEO of Neste. He further emphasised the importance of policy frameworks such as the ReFuelEU Aviation Regulation, stating that such mandates are critical for scaling up SAF production and adoption.
Neste’s SAF is produced from 100 percent renewable waste and residue raw materials, offering a direct way to reduce lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions by up to 80% compared to fossil jet fuel.
Continued Strategic Investment in Renewable Fuels
Alongside the SAF production launch, Neste is progressing with its major strategic investment project in Rotterdam. This expansion will more than double the site’s renewable fuel production capacity to 2.7 million tonnes per year, positioning it as the largest renewable diesel and SAF production facility in the world. Completion is expected by 2027.
Once the expansion is finalised, Neste’s total global renewable fuels production capacity will reach 6.8 million tonnes annually. Of that, up to 2.2 million tonnes will be dedicated to SAF, reinforcing the company’s role as a key enabler of the aviation industry’s energy transition.
In addition to Rotterdam, Neste produces SAF at its refineries in Singapore and Porvoo, Finland, strengthening its global supply network and positioning it to meet the increasing demand for low-emission solutions in aviation.
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