Questions and answers about Neste MY Renewable Diesel™
Product features and use
What is Neste MY Renewable Diesel?
Neste MY Renewable Diesel is a renewable diesel, also known as HVO100. It is made from 100% renewable raw materials, and reduces up to 75%* less greenhouse gas emissions over its lifecycle, compared to fossil diesel.
Neste MY Renewable Diesel is not a biodiesel. Renewable diesel has a similar chemical composition to fossil diesel. This means you can fill any diesel tank with Neste MY Renewable Diesel without any modifications, neat (R99) or blended at any ratio – and start cutting GHG emissions immediately. Learn more about R99 now.
Where does Neste MY Renewable Diesel get its name?
The Neste MY Renewable Diesel brand was launched in early 2017.
Every part of our business is geared to helping businesses reduce the GHG emissions. We make it easy for you to say, “It’s MY choice to accelerate MY carbon neutral journey.”
Is Neste MY Renewable Diesel a HVO fuel?
Yes. In fact, Neste MY Renewable Diesel is a R99 fuel – HVO diesel in its most neat form.
Used in its neat (R99) form, it gives users the maximum possible benefit of cutting GHG emissions by up to 75%* over its lifecycle, compared to fossil diesel.
Equally, Neste MY Renewable Diesel has a close chemical composition to fossil diesel. Unlike other biofuels, you can use it without any modifications to your fleet – neat (R99) or blended at any ratio with fossil diesel.
Can I use Neste MY Renewable Diesel in my vehicle?
Yes. As a R99 fuel, Neste MY Renewable Diesel is a ‘drop-in’ fuel and can be used without any modifications, neat (R99) or blended at any ratio.
Use Neste MY neat to reduce your greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by up to 75%* over the fuel’s lifecycle compared to fossil diesel.
Product benefits
What are the benefits of Neste MY Renewable Diesel compared to fossil diesel?
Neste MY Renewable Diesel is a powerful tool for your carbon transition. It can reduce your greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by up to 75%* compared to fossil diesel.
Neste MY also offers convenience: it is ready for use in any diesel engine pure or blended with any ratio of fossil diesel.
Learn more about the benefits of Neste MY Renewable Diesel.
Which vehicles and engines can use Neste MY Renewable Diesel?
Neste MY Renewable Diesel is chemically similar to fossil diesel fuel and meets the same ASTM D975 specification as fossil diesel, as well as the European EN 15940 fuel standard .
This means it is a ‘drop-in’ fuel – ready to be poured into any diesel engine without modifications. Use Neste MY neat (R99) or blended with any ratio of fossil diesel.
What are the differences between Neste MY Renewable Diesel and fossil diesel?
Fossil diesel comes from non-renewable resources such as coal, oil, and natural gas.
At Neste, we use different, renewable raw materials – such as waste and residues – to create Neste MY.
The mix of raw materials differs across locations, but thanks to our patented NEXBTL and other hydrotreatment processes, the end product is always the same: a R99 fuel, the purest form of HVO.
Because our raw materials are 100% renewable, Neste MY involves no drilling for the crude oil used to create fossil diesel.
Unlike biofuels that use materials straight from crops, Neste MY also does not contribute to deforestation.
What quality standards does Neste MY Renewable Diesel meet?
Neste MY Renewable Diesel meets the ASTM D975 specification for fossil diesel.
It has also been awarded both TOP TIER™ and EN 15940 certifications, which assesses fuels in line with strict emission limit values, particulate filter life, long-term engine durability and engine performance.
The Worldwide Fuel Charter (WWFC) also points to renewable diesel’s high cetane number as a reason to recommend its use over other biofuels, including traditional FAME biodiesel.
What is TOP TIER™ diesel fuel?
The TOP TIER™ Diesel Fuel standard is awarded to diesel fuel suppliers with formulas that have been tested and approved by a select consortium of automotive OEMs.
These tests certify that Neste MY Renewable Diesel meets higher standards of performance, including:
Reduced internal and external fuel injector deposits
Improved lubricity leading to less wear on critical fuel system components
Better fuel stability which reduces deposits in fuel systems’ components
Increased protection against water and particulates before transfer to tank
Which engine manufacturers recommend Neste MY Renewable Diesel?
We work hand-in-hand with OEMs to test and approve the development, production, and delivery of Neste MY Renewable Diesel around the world.
Most leading transportation manufacturers have already approved R99 for their engines. This means pioneers in heavy transport, construction machinery, and passenger cars have all approved the use of Neste MY.
OEMs that approve Neste MY Renewable Diesel include Cummins, Detroit Diesel, Caterpillar, Volvo Trucks, Paccar, Mack, John Deere, Mercedes Trucks, Scania, DAF, Komatsu, and Liebherr.
How well does Neste MY perform compared to other renewable fuels?
Neste MY Renewable Diesel’s premium quality makes it a more flexible, convenient, and higher performance fuel than traditional biodiesel products.
Neste MY can be used in any diesel engine, with any ratio of fossil diesel. Most other biofuels can only be used in a low blend of up to 7%**.
With proper handling, Neste MY can also be stored for a long period, compared to biofuels’ average six-month shelf life.
Can you switch between Neste MY Renewable Diesel and fossil diesel, and mix them in the tank?
Yes. Neste MY Renewable Diesel can be used without any modifications to your fleet. Use it neat (R99) or blended with any ratio with fossil diesel.
Are renewable diesel and biodiesel the same product?
No. Both Neste MY Renewable Diesel and biodiesel are made from 100% renewable raw materials. However, Neste MY is a pure Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO100).
This means it is a hydrocarbon diesel that is chemically very similar to fossil diesel (it meets the same ASTM D975 standard). It can be used with any diesel engine without any modifications – either neat (R99), or blended with any ratio of fossil diesel.
It does not attract water. With proper handling, you can store it for longer periods without risk of deterioration or microbial growth. Its high cetane number helps it start up more smoothly.
Conversely, biodiesel is a Fatty Acid Methyl Ester (FAME) product and NOT a hydrocarbon. It has a higher cloud point, and therefore struggles in temperatures below 34°F.
Susceptible to microbial growth and aging, biodiesel has a shelf life of just six months. Plus, most OEMs recommend using no more than 7%** in a blend with HVO or fossil diesel.
Read more on the differences between Neste MY Renewable Diesel vs biodiesel.
How does Neste MY Renewable Diesel compare to electric?
Neste MY Renewable Diesel is available today and can be used at scale.
A ‘drop-in’ fuel, it requires no engine conversion or investment in new vehicles. This makes Neste MY an affordable and immediate way to reduce your GHG emissions.
In one simple switch, Neste MY helps to future-proof and maximize the investment in your fleet.
Raw materials and sustainability
Where is Neste MY produced?
Neste MY is produced at Neste refineries in Finland (Porvoo), The Netherlands (Rotterdam), and Singapore.
What raw materials are in Neste MY Renewable Diesel?
At Neste, we use a wide variety variety of renewable raw materials in our fuel, such as waste and residues.
The mix of materials differs across locations. But the end product – thanks to our patented NEXBTL process – is always the same: a high-quality R99 fuel, the purest form of R99.
These raw materials can further enhance the environmental benefits of Neste MY Renewable Diesel.
Availability
How much renewable diesel does Neste produce annually?
We currently produce 3.2 million tons of renewable products annually.
At the end of 2018, we announced a €1.4 billion expansion of our Singapore refinery. This will increase our capacity of renewable products by 1.3 million tons per year, helping us produce close to 4.5 million tons from 2024.
Will there be a renewable diesel shortage?
No. We ensure our production capacity keeps pace with the world’s growing demand for Neste MY Renewable Diesel.
Where and how can I buy Neste MY Renewable Diesel?
You can buy Neste MY Renewable Diesel from our authorized distributors.
Find out where you can fill up with Neste MY Renewable Diesel now.
Can I buy Neste MY Renewable Diesel directly from Neste?
Neste MY Renewable Diesel is only sold through authorized distributors.
Find your closest Neste MY Renewable Diesel filling station and a list of our distributors now.
* Lifecycle greenhouse gas emission reductions compared to fossil diesel and based on current feedstock pathways. Calculation method complies with the LCFS CA-GREET 3.0.
** The European standard for diesel (EN590) limits the proportion of biodiesel (FAME EN14214) to max. 7%. In fact, engine and vehicle manufacturers widely support the development of HVO fuels as a way to increase diesel fuels's renewable content to reduce emissions without the concerns associated with FAMEs.