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Neste sees potential for renewable diesel in Singapore’s maritime industry

The company recently made its first delivery of such fuel to a marine sector player in the Republic

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Sharanya Pillai

Sharanya Pillai

Published Mon, Feb 17, 2025 · 05:00 AM
    • Neste's renewable diesel plant in Tuas; Singapore is the hub for Neste’s renewable production and commercial activities in Asia-Pacific.
    • Lee Ee Pin, Neste’s head of commercial in Asia-Pacific for renewable products, says the company is keen to explore use cases such as cruise ships, yachts and passenger ferries.
    • Neste's renewable diesel plant in Tuas; Singapore is the hub for Neste’s renewable production and commercial activities in Asia-Pacific. PHOTO: BT FILE
    • Lee Ee Pin, Neste’s head of commercial in Asia-Pacific for renewable products, says the company is keen to explore use cases such as cruise ships, yachts and passenger ferries. PHOTO: NESTE

    FINNISH sustainable fuel producer Neste sees potential to power Singapore’s maritime industry with renewable diesel, as the industry races to cut carbon emissions.

    “Any engine that is using diesel is potentially a suitable candidate… I think the opportunities (and) the upsides are fairly compelling,” said Lee Ee Pin, Neste’s head of commercial in Asia-Pacific for renewable products.

    Singapore is the hub for Neste’s renewable production and commercial activities in Apac.

    marine fuelsMaritimeEnergy transitionESGdiesel

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