Neste begins SAF production at Rotterdam refinery

After the facility’s recent upgrades, the company’s global SAF production capacity has been increased to 1.5 million tons per year.

Neste has officially commenced production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) at its renewable products refinery in Rotterdam. 

Following recent upgrades, the facility can now produce up to 500,000 tons of SAF annually, increasing the company’s global SAF production capacity to 1.5 million tons (approximately 1.875 billion liters) per year.

“It is clear that we need to continue making progress in mitigating climate change and addressing aviation’s climate impact,” said Heikki Malinen, President and CEO of Neste. “Our SAF production capability, now also in Rotterdam, allows us to meaningfully support initiatives like the ReFuelEU Aviation Regulation and other SAF mandates.”

The recent upgrades are part of a broader strategic investment to scale up renewable fuels production. In addition to Rotterdam, the company operates SAF production facilities in Singapore and Porvoo, Finland.

A major expansion project currently underway at the Rotterdam site is expected to more than double the facility’s output, bringing Neste’s annual capacity to 2.7 million tons of renewable products by 2027.