By Neste Corp. | September 27, 2023
Neste has expanded its functionality to provide renewable fuels to prospects on the West Coast of america in cooperation with Vopak, a number one power trade infrastructure supplier. Neste commissioned terminal capability at Vopak’s Los Angeles terminal in California for storing Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Gasoline (SAF) and Neste MY Renewable Diesel. It is a main step in additional increasing the supply of Neste’s renewable fuels within the Southern California area, enabling greenhouse fuel emissions reductions within the transportation sector and supporting the power transition on the West Coast of the U.S.
The Vopak Los Angeles Terminal is strategically positioned within the Port of Los Angeles and is well-connected to gas logistics by way of vessels, barges, vans and pipelines, for instance. Having terminal capability at this location will considerably enhance the supply and accessibility of Neste’s renewable fuels to prospects at crucial hubs within the Los Angeles space, reminiscent of SAF for airways on the Los Angeles Worldwide Airport (LAX), one of many world’s largest airports, and renewable diesel (additionally regionally often called R99) for fueling stations serving highway transportation all the best way to San Diego.
“Neste is totally dedicated to supporting the power transition within the U.S. in addition to globally by working carefully along with companions to extend the supply of our renewable fuels. Our cooperation with Vopak reveals how repurposing present gas distribution infrastructure can speed up the a lot wanted transition to renewable power. California has been on the forefront of adopting and endorsing climate-friendly insurance policies and options. We’re glad to allow extra cities, companies and particular person vacationers within the state to benefit from Neste’s renewable options to scale back their emissions and assist struggle in opposition to local weather change,” says Annika Tibbe, appearing president for Neste US.
“We’re proud to serve Neste. Repurposing Vopak’s belongings from oil and conventional fossil gas merchandise to low-carbon power options is correct on course with our technique. We’re joyful that our companies and infrastructure have been chosen and are dedicated to being part of the Los Angeles power transition,” says Maria Ciliberti, Vopak president United States and Canada.
Neste’s renewable fuels are a extra sustainable various to fossil fuels enabling a major discount in greenhouse fuel (GHG) emissions. With Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Gasoline, GHG emissions will be decreased by as much as 80 p.c* over the gas’s life cycle in comparison with utilizing fossil jet gas. With Neste MY Renewable Diesel, GHG emissions will be decreased by as much as 75 p.c** in comparison with fossil diesel over its life cycle. The fuels are totally appropriate with present diesel and plane engines and fueling infrastructures, making them ideally suited options for decreasing emissions in exhausting to abate sectors like aviation, heavy responsibility transport and freight.
Neste has been supplying renewable fuels to California since 2016 after the state adopted its Low Carbon Gasoline Normal (LCFS). In keeping with information from the California Air Assets Board, as of the primary quarter of 2023, 49 p.c of California’s diesel pool is renewable diesel. Because the inception of the LCFS program, renewable diesel has displaced over 5.3 billion gallons (approx. 16 million tons) of fossil diesel. As we speak, Neste’s renewable diesel is utilized by many municipalities and companies within the state, and Neste’s SAF is offered at the entire main airports in California.
*) When utilized in neat kind (i.e. unblended) and calculated with established life cycle evaluation (LCA) methodologies, reminiscent of CORSIA methodology
**) The GHG emission discount proportion varies relying on the region-specific laws that gives the methodology for the calculations (e.g. California LCFS for the US), and the uncooked materials combine used to fabricate the product for every market.
