Neste and BMW have announced a new collaboration for the supply of renewable diesel, marking a significant step in sustainable mobility. As part of the agreement, BMW will purchase Neste MY Renewable Diesel™ to use for the initial fill of diesel vehicles as they leave the company’s manufacturing plants in Germany. According to the press release, this partnership will see Neste’s renewable diesel used at BMW’s facilities in Munich, Dingolfing, Leipzig, and Regensburg, impacting over half of BMW’s global diesel vehicle production. The first deliveries of the fuel to these plants have already begun.
In a recent move, BMW expanded its approval for the use of renewable diesel (also known as HVO100 or Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil) to cover an even larger range of its models. While renewable diesel is generally compatible with all diesel engines, BMW’s official approval adds an extra layer of assurance for customers, especially concerning questions of liability.
Joerg Huebeler, Head of Market Development EU & APAC, Transport & Industry at Neste, expressed gratitude for the partnership: “We are honored by BMW’s trust and excited to collaborate on this project. Renewable diesel is a key element in the shift towards sustainable global mobility. By using Neste’s renewable diesel for the initial fill in BMW cars, customers will see firsthand how significant greenhouse gas (GHG) reductions are possible without compromising vehicle performance. We also want to thank our partner Biofuel Express for supporting us in delivering the fuel to BMW.”
This isn’t the first collaboration between BMW and Neste on renewable diesel. In 2023, they conducted a one-year test in the logistics operations around BMW’s Munich plant, where Neste supplied the renewable diesel, alongside the use of electric trucks. With this new development, BMW is also capitalizing on a change in German law that takes effect in spring 2024, allowing the free sale of renewable diesel in the country.
Neste’s renewable diesel is produced from 100% renewable raw materials, primarily waste and residue oils and fats. The use of this fuel can reduce greenhouse gas emissions by up to 90% over its lifecycle compared to conventional fossil diesel.
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