8 January 202422 December 2023 That’s a wrap for EBC23 European Bioplastics wraps up two days of insightful sessions, policy panel and market data analysis at EBC23
13 December 20237 December 2023 Neste and Eppendorf forge strategic partnership to develop new line of renewable lab plastics New Eppendorf consumables range cuts the use of fossil oil as a raw material in lab plastics, offering labs a more sustainable alternative. Neste supplies renewable Neste RE™ to replace conventional fossil feedstock in the lab plastics manufacturing
Strategische Partnerschaft zwischen Neste und Eppendorf zur Entwicklung von Laborbedarf aus erneuerbarem Kunststoff Neues Eppendorf-Sortiment an Verbrauchsmaterialien reduziert Einsatz von fossilem Erdöl als Rohstoff für Laborkunststoffe und bietet nachhaltigere Alternative. Neste liefert erneuerbares Neste RE™, um herkömmliche fossile Rohstoffe in der Herstellung von Laborkunststoffen zu ersetzen
30 November 202329 November 2023 Neste and Mitsui Chemicals Group enable food packaging made with renewable materials for CO-OP brand in Japan In the first phase of the collaboration, bio-based raw materials will replace fossil ones in the production of the packaging material for a seaweed snack
Neste und Mitsui Chemicals Group führen Lebensmittelverpackungen mit erneuerbaren Materialien für die Marke CO-OP in Japan ein In der ersten Phase der Zusammenarbeit ersetzen biobasierte Rohstoffe fossile Rohstoffe bei der Herstellung des Verpackungsmaterials für einen Seetang-Snack
28 November 202317 December 2024 Renewable Carbon-based Materials Show Significant Lower CO2 Footprint Than Fossil Counterparts The Renewable Carbon Initiative (RCI) published their latest report “Case Studies Based on Peer-reviewed Life Cycle Assessments – Carbon Footprints of Different Renewable Carbon-based Chemicals and Materials”. The brochure-style report was put together by sustainability experts from nova-Institute
26 September 202321 September 2023 MEPs approve SAF mandate, limit eligible feedstocks The ReFuelEU initiative is part of the Fit for 55 package, which is the European Union’s plan to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by at least 55 percent by 2030
18 September 202313 September 2023 Cologne Bonn Airport switches to Neste MY Renewable Diesel in its entire diesel-powered ground fleet This important step will save almost 3,000 tons of greenhouse gas emissions (CO2e) annually compared to the use of fossil diesel
Erneuerbarer Diesel für die Airport-Flotte Der Lieferant TOOL-FUEL Services GmbH versorgt den Flughafen mit Neste MY Renewable DieselTM des finnischen Herstellers Neste
6 September 20236 September 2023 Explore the future of the chemical industry: a unique workshop with leading experts The nova-Institute is offering a special event for everyone who is interested in
5 September 202331 August 2023 Polymers as carbon storage: Neste, LyondellBasell, Biofibre and Naftex bring bio-based polymers to the construction sector Cooperation enables construction parts to be made of bio-based plastics reinforced with natural fiber. Longevity of construction materials can enable storing of carbon for years or even decades
Kunststoffe als Kohlenstoffspeicher: Neste, LyondellBasell, Biofibre und Naftex führen biobasierte Polymere im Bausektor ein Zusammenarbeit der Unternehmen ermöglicht Herstellung von Bauteilen aus biobasierten, naturfaserverstärkten Kunststoffen. Langlebigkeit der Baustoffe ermöglicht Speicherung von Kohlenstoff über viele Jahre oder sogar Jahrzehnte
25 August 202322 August 2023 Neste to enable PET bottles produced with bio-based materials with Suntory, ENEOS and Mitsubishi Corporation Neste RE is Neste’s feedstock for polymers production, made 100% from bio-based raw materials such as waste and residues, e.g. used cooking oil
Neste ermöglicht PET-Flaschen aus biobasierten Rohstoffen in Zusammenarbeit mit Suntory, ENEOS und der Mitsubishi Corporation Neste RE ist ein Rohstoff von Neste für die Kunststoffproduktion, der zu 100 Prozent aus biobasierten Rohstoffen wie Abfällen und Reststoffen, z.B. gebrauchtem Speiseöl, hergestellt wird
22 August 202317 August 2023 Production of renewable diesel restarted at the expanded part of Neste’s Singapore refinery after operational shutdown The production of renewable diesel at Neste’s Singapore refinery expansion has been restarted in early August according to the company’s plans. The production line at the expanded part of the refinery was shut down in June for unexpected equipment repairs
16 August 202311 August 2023 Building a sustainable PET bottle supply chain The World's First Initiative for Bio-Paraxylene origin "Biomass to PET Bottles"
2 August 202331 July 2023 Neste and the other leading energy companies in Finland join forces to develop an industrial hydrogen valley Neste Corporation, Gasgrid Finland Ltd, Helen Ltd, and Vantaa Energy Ltd have in collaboration started preliminary studies on the development of an industrial hydrogen valley in the Uusimaa region, Finland
26 June 202320 June 2023 Chemisches Recycling als Reset-Taste Interview mit Heikki Färkkilä, Vice President Chemical Recycling bei Neste Renewable Polymers – Chemisches Recycling als Reset-Taste, um Rohstoffe länger im Kreislauf zu führen – Notwendige Ergänzung zum mechanischen Recycling – Ab 2030 will Neste 1 Mio. jato Altkunststoff verarbeiten
23 June 202319 June 2023 Neste decides to invest in liquefied waste plastic upgrading unit at its Porvoo refinery Important milestone in scaling up chemical recycling. Investment of 111 million euros
Neste beschließt Investitionen in Anlage zur Aufwertung von verflüssigtem Kunststoffabfall in Raffinerie in Porvoo Wichtiger Meilenstein beim Ausbau des chemischen Recyclings. Investitionsvolumen von 111 Millionen Euro
31 May 202331 May 2023 Strong Interest in Renewable Materials: Record Conference Attendance and Three Winners of the “Renewable Material of the Year 2023” Innovation Award 465 participants from 32 countries attended the Renewable Materials Conference in Siegburg (near Cologne, Germany). The winners of the Innovation Award are bio-based and biodegradable elastic materials from KUORI (CH), carbon-light yeast oil COLIPI (DE) and the plastic-free natural polymer traceless® (DE). Meanwhile, not investing in renewable materials is becoming a relevant risk. Is your strategy to move away from fossil carbon ready?
Großes Interesse an erneuerbaren Materialien: Rekordbeteiligung an der Konferenz und drei Gewinner des Innovationspreises “Renewable Material of the Year 2023” 465 Teilnehmer aus 32 Ländern besuchten die Konferenz für erneuerbare Materialien in Siegburg (bei Köln). Die Gewinner des Innovationspreises sind bio-basierte und biologisch abbaubare elastische Materialien von KUORI (CH), das CO2-arme Hefeöl COLIPI (DE) und das plastikfreie Naturpolymer traceless® (DE). Nicht in erneuerbare Materialien zu investieren wird zu einem relevanten Risiko. Haben Sie schon eine Strategie für die Abkehr vom fossilen Kohlenstoff?
19 May 202319 May 2023 Eleven good reasons to attend the Renewable Materials Conference, 23-25 May, online and on-site (Siegburg/Cologne) The chemical and plastics industry will need to replace 1 Gt of fossil carbon per year with renewable carbon from biomass, CO2 and recycling to achieve net-zero. How can this work?
4 May 20234 May 2023 The Chemical and Plastics Industry Will Need to Replace 1 Gt of Fossil Carbon per Year with Renewable Carbon from Biomass, CO2 and Recycling to Net-Zero The upcoming Renewable Materials Conference, 23-25 May in Siegburg/Cologne (Germany) promises to be a one-of-a-kind event that provides a platform for showcasing the impressive achievements in the field of renewable materials. The conference will bring together experts, stakeholders, and industry leaders to discuss latest developments and share their visions and strategies for the future
Die Chemie- und Kunststoffindustrie müssen 1 Gt fossilen Kohlenstoff pro Jahr durch erneuerbaren Kohlenstoff aus Biomasse, CO₂ und Recycling ersetzen, um eine Netto-Null-Emission zu erreichen Die bevorstehende Renewable Materials Conference, die vom 23. bis 25. Mai in Siegburg/Köln (Deutschland) stattfinden wird, verspricht eine einzigartige Veranstaltung zu werden und eine Plattform für die Präsentation der beeindruckenden Errungenschaften auf dem Gebiet erneuerbarer Materialien. Die Konferenz bringt Experten, Interessenvertreter und Branchenführer zusammen, um neueste Entwicklungen zu diskutieren und Visionen und Strategien für die Zukunft auszutauschen
27 April 202324 April 2023 Deutsche Bahn bezieht 17 Millionen Liter Neste MY Renewable Diesel So kann die Deutsche Bahn die Treibhausgasemissionen beim Betrieb ihrer dieselbetriebenen Lokomotiven und Triebwagen um bis zu 90 Prozent senken
11 April 20236 April 2023 Progress with scaling up liquefied waste plastic processing – Neste completed second series of runs at its Porvoo refinery Since Neste’s first processing run in 2020, the company has concluded a total of six successful runs, processing close to 3,000 tons of liquefied waste plastic in total
Fortschritte bei der Verarbeitung von verflüssigtem Kunststoffabfall: Neste schließt zweite Testreihe in Raffinerie in Porvoo ab Seit dem ersten Testlauf von Neste im Jahr 2020 hat das Unternehmen insgesamt sechs Läufe erfolgreich abgeschlossen und dabei eine Gesamtmenge von fast 3.000 Tonnen verflüssigtem Kunststoffabfall verarbeitet
3 April 202330 March 2023 The 50 Hottest Companies in the Bioeconomy 2023 The Digest slideshow of the top 50 bioeconomy companies
30 March 202328 March 2023 EPA approves D5 fuel pathway for Martinez biorefinery Martinez Renewables is a 50/50 joint venture between Marathon Petroleum Corp. and Neste Corp. that has converted Marathon’s existing refinery in Martinez, California, to renewable diesel production
23 March 202320 March 2023 Neste begrüßt die Pläne der deutschen Regierungskoalition zur Zulassung des Verkaufs von 100% synthetischen Reinkraftstoffen in Deutschland als wichtigen Schritt im Kampf gegen den Klimawandel Die geplante Zulassung wird das Inverkehrbringen und die Nutzung in Reinformvon e-fuels oder erneuerbarem Diesel in Deutschland in allen Segmenten zeitnah erlauben
Neste welcomes the German government’s plan to approve the sales of 100% synthetic fuels in Germany as an important step in the fight against climate change The planned approval by the government would in the near future allow 100% renewable diesel to be sold and used unblended in all segments in Germany
7 March 20232 March 2023 Neste introducing new and more sustainable lubricants produced with also renewable or re-refined base oils The new Neste ReNew product family containing also renewable* or re-refined base oils includes high-quality motor oils for gasoline and diesel engines of cars, vans and for hybrid use
2 March 202327 February 2023 Algae: Should they stay or should they go? Report on the development of algae-based products from the Green Chemicals Blog
28 February 202327 February 2023 Neste considers establishing an algae pilot facility in Spain With this pilot, Neste strives to develop and demonstrate algae cultivation and processing. The project is currently with no final investment decision made yet
Neste erwägt Bau einer Algen-Pilotanlage in Spanien Ziel dieser Pilotanlage ist die Entwicklung und Demonstration der Algenzucht und verarbeitung. Die endgültige Investitionsentscheidung wurde noch nicht getroffen
24 February 202321 February 2023 Neste reports strong 2022 performance for renewables Renewable diesel demand remained robust and the company highlighted plans for increased sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production
21 February 202316 February 2023 Global Bioenergies: First significant sales in 2022 Trade payables increased as a result of the negotiation of more favourable payment terms for the Company in connection with the initiation of production activities
Neste, Uponor, Wastewise Group and Borealis enable chemical recycling of hard-to-recycle plastic waste into new high-quality plastic pipes First production of cross-linked polyethylene (PEX) pipes based on feedstock from chemically recycled PEX waste. Project demonstrates chemical recycling can process hard-to-recycle waste plastic into high-quality polymer products
Neste, Uponor, Wastewise Group und Borealis ermöglichen chemisches Recycling von schwer recycelbaren Kunststoffabfällen zu neuen hochwertigen Kunststoffrohren Erste Produktion von Rohren aus vernetztem Polyethylen (PEX) auf Basis von chemisch recycelten PEX-Abfällen. Das Projekt zeigt, dass sich durch chemisches Recycling schwer recycelbare Kunststoffabfälle zu hochwertigen Kunststoffprodukten verarbeiten lassen
15 February 202314 February 2023 The Future Sustainable Chemical and Materials Industry will be Based Entirely on Recycling, Biomass and CO₂ From 23 to 25 May 2023, the brightest stars of renewable materials will meet in Siegburg/Cologne (Germany). More than 500 participants are expected to attend the "Renewable Materials Conference 2023" (www.renewable-materials.eu) – the meeting point for global leaders in industry, science, and politics
Die nachhaltige Chemie- und Werkstoffindustrie der Zukunft wird vollständig auf Recycling, Biomasse und CO₂ basieren Vom 23. bis 25. Mai 2023 treffen sich die größten Stars der erneuerbaren Materialien in Siegburg/Köln (Deutschland). Mehr als 500 Teilnehmer werden zur „Renewable Materials Conference 2023“ (www.renewable-materials.eu) erwartet – dem Treffpunkt für weltweit führende Vertreter aus Industrie, Wissenschaft und Politik
7 February 20236 February 2023 Only three weeks left – submit your Innovative Product now: The Innovation Award “Renewable Material of the Year 2023 For the third time, a comprehensive award will be presented for the best renewable materials – which can be produced either from biomass, directly via CO₂ utilisation, or recycling
19 January 202317 January 2023 Neste’s acquisition of used cooking oil collection and aggregation business from Crimson Renewable Energy in the United States is completed Neste completes purchase of US-based used cooking oil business
5 December 202230 November 2022 Circularise secures €11M in funding from Brightlands Venture Partners, Asahi Kasei, Neste, 4impact and others Over the last six years, the company grew to 40 people, expanded to international markets such as Japan and partnered with multinational companies
1 December 202218 January 2023 Neste to acquire used cooking oil collection and aggregation business from Crimson Renewable Energy in the United States to strengthen Neste’s renewable raw materials sourcing platform Through this transaction, Neste is acquiring a leading UCO collection and recycling business on the US West Coast, covering the collection, logistics and storage of UCO in California, Oregon and Washington
10 November 20227 November 2022 Neste to supply the Air France-KLM Group with more than 1 million tons of Sustainable Aviation Fuel Neste to supply the Air France-KLM Group with more than 1,000,000 tons (approximately 1.26 billion liters) of Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel™ over a period of 8 years starting in 2023
Neste beliefert die Air France-KLM-Gruppe mit mehr als 1 Million Tonnen nachhaltigem Flugzeugtreibstoff Ab 2023 beliefert Neste die Air France-KLM-Gruppe über einen Zeitraum von 8 Jahren mit mehr als 1.000.000 Tonnen (etwa 1,26 Mrd. Liter) Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel™
27 October 202226 October 2022 Neste, Bugaboo, DSM Engineering Materials, and Fibrant partner to enable industry-first stroller portfolio made with bio-based materials Used in the entire stroller line, the new material was developed by DSM Engineering Materials in collaboration with its partners Fibrant and Neste
Neste, Bugaboo, DSM Engineering Materials und Fibrant entwickeln gemeinsam das branchenweit erste Kinderwagenportfolio aus biobasierten Materialien Das neue Material wird in der gesamten Bugaboo Kinderwagenserie verwendet und wurde von DSM Engineering Materials in Zusammenarbeit mit den Partnern Fibrant und Neste entwickelt