The first supply of Neste’s renewable diesel has been delivered to the Singapore Cruise Terminal by a tanker operated by Global Energy. The fuel was sourced from Vopak’s Penjuru Terminal, following a strategic partnership between Neste and Vopak to support Singapore’s sustainable fuel development.

Ee Pin Lee, head of commercial APAC, renewable products at Neste, says: ‘This first supply of Neste MY Renewable Diesel to the maritime sector in Singapore is a significant milestone; and demonstrates the versatility of the drop-in product across a wide range of applications where it can replace fossil diesel. It is an effective decarbonisation solution for enabling the maritime sector to be more sustainable and this collaboration sends a clear signal of our commitment to Singapore and the Asia Pacific region. Neste is the world’s leading producer of sustainable aviation fuel and renewable diesel.’

Neeraj Kumar, VP of commercial chemicals & business development new energies for Vopak’s Singapore business unit adds: ‘We greatly value our partnership and collaboration with Neste. Together, we are enabling our customers to leverage our expansive network, advanced infrastructure solutions, and unwavering commitment to safety. We are proud to contribute to the regional and global shift toward more sustainable energy and feedstocks, driving innovation and sustainability in the marine sector. Together with our customers and partners we help the world flow forward.’

By: Tank Storage Magazine / March 06, 205