Questions and answers about Neste MY Renewable Diesel™

Neste MY Renewable Diesel is a hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) fuel for diesel engines. Made from 100% renewable raw materials, it produces up to 75%* less greenhouse gas emissions over its lifecycle, compared to fossil diesel.  

Neste MY is not biodiesel. Renewable diesel is a pure hydrocarbon diesel fuel with a similar chemical composition to fossil diesel. This means you can fill any diesel tank with Neste MY without any modifications, neat (R99) or blended at any ratio – and start cutting GHG emissions immediately. Learn more about R99 now.

The Neste MY Renewable Diesel brand launched in early 2017.  

Together with our network of distribution partners on three continents, Neste MY sits apart from other renewable diesels.  

Every part of our business is geared to helping businesses reduce their climate impact. We make it easy for you to say, “It’s MY choice to accelerate MY carbon neutral journey.” 

Yes. In fact, Neste MY Renewable Diesel is a R99 fuel – HVO diesel in its purest form.

Used in its pure (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 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. 

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.  

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.  

Plus, there is Neste MY’s powerful performance. Free of sulphur, oxygen, and aromatic compounds, it delivers smooth startups in cold weather. A low cloud point also ensures perfect running down to -4°F.  

Learn more about the benefits of 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.

Fossil diesel comes from non-renewable resources such as coal, oil, and natural gas.

At Neste, we use over 10 different, sustainably-produced 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 process, 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. 

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, engine performance, and cold weather 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.  

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 

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.  

See our OEM approvals page for a full list.

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.  

It performs exceptionally in cold weather too – starting up more smoothly, and running perfectly down to -4°F (biodiesel’s high cloud point means it struggles below 34°F). 

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.  

We have stringent and transparent quality control processes that guarantee the integrity of our entire supply chain.  

Neste MY Renewable Diesel will always be high-quality: a fuel our specialists have monitored from raw material, during production, and across our network of distribution partners.  

In turn, leading engine manufacturers have tested and approved Neste MY’s formula to deliver premium quality.  

Wherever and whenever you refuel with Neste MY, your journey will be powered by a fuel with consistent purity and performance. 

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. A lower cloud point also enhances cold weather startups and ensures it runs perfectly in temperatures down to -4°F. 

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.

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. 

Neste MY is produced at Neste refineries in Finland (Porvoo), The Netherlands (Rotterdam), and Singapore.

At Neste, we use 10+ different sustainably-produced 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.  

Right now, we are looking closely at the potential of resources like algae.  

These raw materials can further enhance the environmental benefits of Neste MY Renewable Diesel.

Our transparent, end-to-end value chain allows us to trace our renewable products back to the source materials used to make them. 

As part of this, our suppliers all meet strict sustainability standards, including criteria around human rights, environmental and community impacts, and diversity and inclusion. 

It is an approach that means we are uniquely positioned to help any business or city that generates waste and residue materials to certifiably convert their own waste into fuels to power their fleets.

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. 

No. We ensure our production capacity keeps pace with the world’s growing demand for 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.

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.