Neste Supports Tara Ocean Foundation's Arctic Science Expedition

Neste Oyj has announced its support for the Tara Ocean Foundation's upcoming scientific expedition to the Central Arctic Ocean by supplying renewable diesel. The Tara Polar Station vessel will commence an 18-month scientific research journey, extending through 2027. The project aims to monitor the effects of climate change and study the unique biodiversity of the Arctic Ocean.

Neste is providing Neste MY Renewable Diesel™, which will account for approximately 90% of the vessel's energy systems and heating, replacing the use of fossil fuels in Arctic conditions. The remaining fuel will be used for propulsion. "We have designed the vessel's energy systems to operate on renewable diesel due to its efficient combustion and low carbon footprint," stated Romain Troublé, Managing Director of the Tara Ocean Foundation. The Central Arctic Ocean plays a critical role in global climate regulation but is also one of the regions most affected by climate change, warming three to four times faster than the rest of the planet. The Tara Polar Station is equipped with six laboratories and scientific equipment to collect data on the ocean's condition and its ecosystems. The vessel will be ice-bound for approximately 90% of the time, making fuel reliability paramount. "We are proud to collaborate with the Tara Ocean Foundation and support their scientific work by supplying renewable diesel that delivers reliable performance even in the harshest Arctic conditions," said Carl Nyberg, Senior Vice President Commercial at Neste. The scientific journey began from France in July 2026, with the vessel taking on approximately 90,000 liters of renewable diesel in the Netherlands before heading via Norway toward the Arctic.