Neste, New Jersey Natural Gas Partner for GHG Reductions with MY Renewable Diesel

Neste, the global leader in renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel production, teams up with New Jersey Natural Gas (NJNG), a key subsidiary of New Jersey Resources, to cut greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions through Neste MY Renewable Diesel™. Demonstrating a commitment to sustainability, NJNG has decided to transition its medium-duty trucks and related equipment to renewable diesel, marking a significant step in reducing GHG emissions. This initiative makes NJNG the inaugural natural gas utility on the East Coast to adopt this cleaner fuel for its fleet operations.

Carrie Song, Neste's Senior Vice President of Commercial Renewable Products, expresses enthusiasm for supporting New Jersey Natural Gas in lowering their fleet emissions through renewable diesel. Song highlights NJNG's innovative leadership, underscoring its role in driving the broader shift towards renewables and a cleaner energy landscape. This collaboration underscores the growing nationwide demand for lower-emission fuels, and Neste looks forward to assisting other businesses in the state in effectively mitigating greenhouse gas emissions.

By employing Neste MY Renewable Diesel, derived entirely from sustainably sourced renewable raw materials, greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions can be diminished by up to 75% throughout the fuel's lifespan in comparison to fossil diesel. Moreover, due to its compatibility with all diesel engines, Neste's renewable diesel allows NJNG to smoothly transition to this fuel without necessitating new infrastructure or investments in fleet modifications.

NJNG's fleet now includes around 70 medium-duty trucks fueled by renewable diesel. These vehicles are expected to consume over 57,000 gallons (168 tons) of renewable diesel, potentially reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by up to 550 tons annually compared to fossil diesel usage. According to the EPA Greenhouse Gas Equivalencies Calculator, this decrease corresponds to the annual direct greenhouse gas emissions from more than 120 passenger vehicles.

Patrick Migliaccio, New Jersey Natural Gas' Senior Vice President and COO, emphasized the importance of innovation and new technologies in achieving New Jersey's climate objectives by reducing emissions across the economy. Migliaccio hailed NJNG's adoption of renewable diesel to mitigate fleet emissions as a significant stride towards this aim. He underscored the collaborative efforts with Neste and KW Rastall, their fuel supplier, in contributing to the reduction of transportation-related emissions in New Jersey.

The testing and distribution of Neste MY Renewable Diesel are facilitated through a partnership between Neste's long-standing distributor, Diesel Direct, the largest mobile on-site fueling company in the nation, and KW Rastall Oil, NJNG’s fuel supplier. Since 2018, Diesel Direct has been supplying Neste MY Renewable Diesel to challenging industries across the U.S., such as road transportation, construction, agriculture, and the marine sector. By extending its value chain to New Jersey, Neste contributes to the state's objective of lowering GHG emissions from transportation.

Apart from its GHG emission reduction benefits, Neste MY Renewable Diesel stands out as the premier TOP TIER™ renewable diesel fuel, distinguished for its exceptional quality. It offers versatility, being usable either in its pure form or blended with fossil diesel in any proportion. Furthermore, it exhibits superior performance even in extreme cold weather conditions and maintains stability over extended storage periods, rendering it an optimal selection for NJNG.

In 2024, Neste is ramping up its annual production capacity to 1.9 billion gallons (5.5 million tons) of renewable products worldwide. As one of the pioneering providers of renewable diesel to West Coast states like California and Oregon, Neste is swiftly scaling up its production, expanding its fueling station network, and enhancing distribution capabilities to cater to the increasing demand throughout the United States.