Eckerö Line Becomes Finland’s First Maritime Operator to Use Neste’s Renewable Diesel

Eckerö Line Becomes Finland’s First Maritime Operator to Use Neste’s Renewable Diesel

(IN BRIEF) Eckerö Line has become the first Finnish maritime company to use Neste MY Renewable Diesel in commercial operations, helping it meet the 2% emissions reduction target of the 2025 FuelEU Maritime regulation. The renewable diesel, produced from 100% waste and residue materials, can reduce greenhouse gas emissions by up to 90% over its lifecycle. As it requires no changes to existing ships or fuel infrastructure, it offers a practical solution for decarbonising shipping.

(PRESS RELEASE) ESPOO, 24-Apr-2025 — /EuropaWire/ — Neste and Finnish ferry operator Eckerö Line are strengthening their partnership in a bid to reduce carbon emissions from maritime transport. As the first Finnish company to adopt Neste MY Renewable Diesel™ for commercial sea travel, Eckerö Line is taking active steps to comply with the new FuelEU Maritime regulation, which took effect at the start of 2025 and mandates a 2% emissions reduction in shipping fuel.

Operating passenger and freight services between Helsinki and Tallinn, Eckerö Line has begun blending Neste’s renewable diesel into its existing fuel supply. This bio-based diesel—produced entirely from waste and residue raw materials—can cut greenhouse gas emissions by up to 90% across its life cycle compared to traditional fossil diesel.

“Our vessels operate daily in the Gulf of Finland, and Neste MY Renewable Diesel is a practical solution for reducing emissions right now,” said Taru Keronen, CEO of Eckerö Line. “It integrates seamlessly with our current fleet and infrastructure, helping us meet our climate goals without needing major modifications.”

One of the advantages of Neste’s renewable diesel is its compatibility with existing diesel engines and distribution systems, meaning operators can reduce their environmental footprint without costly upgrades.

“The urgency of climate action continues to grow,” added Joni Pihlström, Vice President of Marketing & Services at Neste. “We’re proud to collaborate with Eckerö Line, a pioneer in sustainable maritime transport, and to support the shipping industry’s transition toward cleaner energy.”

Neste MY Renewable Diesel is tailored to meet the specific emissions reporting methodologies used in different regions, including the EU RED II directive and the US LCFS program.

Neste in brief

Neste (NESTE, Nasdaq Helsinki) creates solutions for mitigating climate change and accelerating a shift to a circular economy. The company is the world’s leading producer of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and renewable diesel, enabling its customers to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions. Neste refines waste, residues and other renewable raw materials to high-quality renewable fuels at its refineries located on three continents. The company’s annual renewable fuels production capacity will be increased to 6.8 million tons in 2027.

Neste has high standards for sustainability and the company has consistently been recognized by several leading sustainability indices. In 2024, Neste’s revenue stood at EUR 20.6 billion. Read more: neste.com

Eckerö Line in brief

Eckerö Line Ab Oy, part of the Rederi Ab Eckerö Group, is a Finnish shipping company that provides travel and cargo services in regular routes, cruises and freight services between Tallinn and Helsinki. Both Eckerö Line’s ships m/s Finlandia and Finbo Cargo operate the Helsinki-Tallinn route under the Finnish flag. Eckerö Line also has the right to use the Key Flag Symbol that communicates about the Finnish service. The company offers up to 12 departures per day and is also responsible for the day’s first connection from both Helsinki and Tallinn. Eckerö Line has more than 40 hotel partners in Estonia and Finland and operates a significant part of the freight connections between Helsinki and Tallinn. For more information please visit: www.eckeroline.com

The Rederi Ab Eckerö group has four business areas. The group operates car ferry services with Eckerö Linjen on the Åland Sea and with Eckerö Line on the Gulf of Finland. In addition to this, the subsidiary Eckerö Shipping handles transports for the European export industry. A total of 4 ships are included in the fleet. The group also operates bus services on Åland islands with Williams Buss. For more information please visit: https://rederiabeckero.ax/

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