Neste finalizes transaction to establish a joint venture for production of renewable fuels with Marathon Petroleum in the United States

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Neste Corporation has finalized a joint venture with Marathon Petroleum, establishing Martinez Renewables to produce renewable diesel in California. This 50/50 partnership enhances Neste's presence in the U.S. market and is expected to boost renewable production capacity by over 1 million tons annually. The new facility will start operations in early 2023, with full capabilities estimated to reach 2.1 million tons per year by year-end. The initiative aligns with Neste's growth strategy in renewable fuels, solidifying its global standing.

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• Joint venture with Marathon Petroleum enhances Neste's U.S. market presence.
• Expected increase in renewable products capacity by over 1 million tons annually.
• Production capabilities to reach 2.1 million tons per year by end of 2023.

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Neste Corporation, Stock Exchange Release, 21 Sept 2022 at 4.00 p.m. (EET)

ESPOO, Finland, Sept. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On 1 March 2022, Neste Corporation and Marathon Petroleum Corporation (Marathon) announced an agreement to establish a 50/50 joint venture to produce renewable diesel following a conversion project of Marathon's refinery in Martinez, California (the Martinez Renewable Fuels project). All required closing conditions have been met, including the receipt of the necessary permits and regulatory approvals, and Neste and Marathon have today closed the transaction for the establishment of the joint venture to be called Martinez Renewables. 

"With Martinez Renewables, we are taking one important step further in the execution of Neste's renewables growth strategy. The partnership strengthens our footprint in the United States, with a renewable diesel production facility in the growing California market. This positions Neste as a global producer of renewable diesel, sustainable aviation fuel and renewable feedstock for polymers and chemicals, with production operations in Asia, Europe and North America," says Matti Lehmus, Neste's President and CEO. 

Through Martinez Renewables, Neste obtains a 50% interest in the Martinez Renewable Fuels project. The facility will be operated by Marathon, and the production output will be split evenly between the joint venture partners. Upon completion, Martinez Renewables is expected to increase Neste's renewable products capacity by slightly over 1 million tons (365 million US gallons) per annum. 

Martinez Renewables is expected to commence production in early 2023. Pretreatment capabilities are expected to come online in the second half of 2023 and the facility is expected to be capable of producing 2.1 million tons (730 million US gallons) per year by the end of 2023.

Neste Corporation

Susanna Sieppi
Vice President, Communications

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FAQ

What is the significance of Neste's joint venture with Marathon Petroleum?

The joint venture, named Martinez Renewables, strengthens Neste's position in the U.S. renewable diesel market and increases production capacity.

When is production expected to commence at Martinez Renewables?

Production at Martinez Renewables is expected to begin in early 2023.

How much renewable diesel will be produced by the Martinez Renewables facility?

The facility is anticipated to produce 2.1 million tons (730 million US gallons) of renewable diesel per year by the end of 2023.

What are the key benefits of Neste's renewable fuels strategy?

Neste's strategy includes increasing its global footprint in renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel, contributing to the transition to greener energy sources.

What is Neste's stock symbol?

Neste's stock symbol is NTOIY.