Innovation is in Neste's DNA

Innovation has enabled our transformation from a local oil refining company towards global leadership in renewable and circular solutions, and it is the driving force of our strategy ensuring the future success of Neste.

Turning low-quality raw materials into high-quality solutions

Our innovation work is about exploring new business opportunities around scalable future raw materials and related technologies. We know how to turn low-quality raw materials into high-quality solutions and continue to work towards increasing the availability of renewable and recycled raw materials, while also developing technologies to diversify our current raw material portfolio further.

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Innovation

Research and development

We drive transformation of the company by developing solutions to increase the use of renewable and circular raw materials.

NEXBTL technology

We constantly develop technologies that increase the energy efficiency and diminish the carbon footprint of traditional oil refining.

At Neste, our innovation teams work closely with universities and research centres all over the world.

Partnerships and ecosystems

Working together across our value chain is key to creating innovative and sustainable solutions that make a positive impact.

Digitalization

Value creation from data is at the core of our company’s success.

Raw materials

Future raw materials

We continuously search for even lower-quality wastes and residues to be used in the production of fuels, chemicals and materials. The long-term business development and innovation take place on several fronts: algae, lignocellulose, renewable hydrogen, and Power-to-X

Releases and news

Neste's latest press releases and news on innovations.

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Technology and engineering

Co-creating a more sustainable future – producing e-fuels from CO2 and green hydrogen

What's not to like about e-fuels? Derived from captured CO2 combined with green hydrogen, they stand out as a notable prospect in the renewable fuels arena.

News and insights

What is green hydrogen, and how can it be used to build a healthier planet?

Nearly everyone has heard of hydrogen at some point in their life. It is, after all, the very first element on the periodic table. Today, hydrogen is often mentioned alongside technologies that are rapidly evolving to meet the pressing demand for cleaner, more sustainable energy.