APAC Innovation Center

Innovation, research and development

At Neste, we drive transformation of the company by developing solutions to increase the use of renewable and circular raw materials for sustainable fuels, chemicals and plastic materials.

Research and development has always been at the core of our operations. More than 25% of Neste personnel work with innovation, research, product development and engineering and our cutting-edge research work spans across diverse fields and various fronts.

The APAC Innovation Center

The APAC Innovation Center in Singapore, the first R&D facility outside of Finland headquarters and operational since 2023, strengthens our innovation and R&D capabilities globally, supports our growth in the Asia-Pacific region and drives collaboration with our network. The center with state-of-the-art laboratory equipment and advanced analytical capabilities focuses on research around raw materials and the pretreatment processes.

Our collaboration approach

The Innovation Center also fosters closer collaboration and partnerships with our network in the Asia-Pacific region including academia, research institutions as well as industry players to unlock new possibilities for renewable fuels and chemicals.

By being strategically located in Singapore as a hub in Asia-Pacific, the center is an excellent complement to Neste's global innovation work which is about exploring new business opportunities around scalable future raw materials and related technologies in the region and beyond.

Innovation is in Neste's DNA

Innovation has enabled our transformation from a local oil refining company towards global leadership in renewable and circular solutions, and it is the driving force of our strategy ensuring the future success of Neste.

Neste’s newly opened Innovation Center in Singapore strengthens company's research and innovation expertise

Neste has established an Innovation Center in Singapore to strengthen its innovation and R&D capabilities globally. Asia has become an important market area for Neste and the new center provides good support to the company’s growth journey in the Asia-Pacific region.

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