Neste supports catalysis research at the University of Jyväskylä
At the University of Jyväskylä, the donation is directed to the research of Karoliina Honkala, Professor of Chemistry. Honkala and her team are using computational methods to investigate which factors in catalyst materials and the reaction environment affect the activity and selectivity of catalytic reactions. In collaboration with Neste, Honkala has researched the production of sustainable aviation fuels, among other things.
“This collaboration with Neste strengthens our work by providing valuable industry insight into the future of sustainable fuel development and the key factors that drive progress in the field,” says Professor Honkala.
“Fostering research on catalysis is also essential for the expansion of Neste’s current and future raw material base, supporting the use of waste and residues from a wide variety of streams as raw materials,” says Lars Peter Lindfors, Senior Vice President, Technology and Innovation at Neste. “There is extensive catalysts research and development in Finland, and we wish to support the valuable expertise of the research teams and further strengthen competence building in catalysis.”
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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.
