Neste, the world’s leading producer of sustainable aviation fuel, has begun producing SAF at its Rotterdam refinery in the Netherlands. This refinery has been modified to boost Neste’s production capacity to 500,000 tons of sustainable aviation fuel annually. With this enhancement, Neste’s global SAF production capability now stands at 1.5 million tons each year.
Heikki Malinen, President and CEO of Neste, emphasized the need to tackle climate change and its impact on aviation. He stated that Neste is dedicated to helping customers in the aviation sector reduce greenhouse gas emissions. This milestone in SAF production at Rotterdam highlights Neste’s commitment to the aviation industry’s sustainability goals.
Neste’s new SAF capabilities also align with the ReFuelEU Aviation Regulation, supporting policies aimed at ramping up production and usage. Heikki Malinen mentioned that achieving these goals requires strong cooperation across the aviation ecosystem and high ambitions. Continued investment in renewable fuel production capacity remains essential for advancing the energy transition and reducing emissions.
Neste’s strategic growth investment in Rotterdam will double the site’s production capacity to 2.7 million tons annually by 2027. This expansion will establish the Rotterdam refinery as the largest producer of renewable diesel and SAF globally. When completed, Neste’s total renewable fuel production capacity will reach 6.8 million tons per year.
Neste’s annual production capability will account for 2.2 million tons of this total. Besides the Rotterdam facility, Neste also produces SAF at refineries located in Singapore and Porvoo, Finland.
