Neste US, Inc. Forges Exclusive Partnerships with Four Distributors to Provide Neste MY Renewable Diesel to California

HOUSTON, Nov. 20, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Neste US, Inc. has announced exclusive partnerships with four fuel distributors in California: IPC (USA), Inc.; Ramos Oil Company, Van De Pol Petroleum; and Western States Oil. Public and private fleets will now have access to a consistent and high-quality supply of Neste MY Renewable Diesel™ through these partners.

The timing is significant; California has among the strictest fuel regulations in the country. Neste MY Renewable Diesel is a sustainable drop-in fuel, and meets conventional CARB diesel and ASTM D975-12a requirements.

Neste has developed Neste MY Renewable Diesel, a low-carbon fuel, produced from 100% renewable and sustainable raw materials. This innovative fuel cuts greenhouse gas emissions by up to 80% and significantly reduces tailpipe emissions, all while enhancing fleet performance.

"We believe these partnerships are vital in securing the delivery of our branded, high-quality renewable diesel to customers, who will benefit from its performance and lower emissions," said Jeremy Baines, vice president of sales, Neste US, Inc. "Sustainability is in demand, and each partner has a steady history of supply chain integrity, quality control and professional service. Together, we'll reach new customers and help increase their business efficiency."

"Neste brings great value to our company by offering a consistent supply of quality renewable diesel with a definite branding potential, along with an exclusive supply arrangement for our designated marketing area," said Ron Van De Pol, president, Van De Pol Petroleum.

"Partnering with Neste gives Western States Oil a unique opportunity to help clean up our environment in an industry commonly referred to as 'dirty' and 'polluting'," said Steve Lopes, president, and CEO, Western States Oil Co. "We're proud to be on the cutting edge of a green, renewable fuel technology, while at the same time helping strengthen the bond with our customers."

"Neste MY Renewable Diesel's superior performance and excellent track record on quality meet all our customer's performance needs. All their logistics needs are met by Neste MY's ease of use and environmental benefits. It's definitely the Greener Choice," said Ken Biase, renewable fuels trader, IPC (USA), Inc.

The four distributor territories are:

• IPC USA, Southern California
• Ramos Oil Company, Northeast California
• Van De Pol Petroleum, Central Valley California
• Western States Oil Co., North Coast California

For more information on distributor territories, please visit nestemy.com/distributors

Neste Corporation
Neste (NESTE, Nasdaq Helsinki) creates responsible alternatives for transportation, business, and consumer needs. Our global range of products and services allows customers to lower their carbon footprint by combining high-quality and low-emission renewable products and oil products to tailor-made service solutions. We are the world's largest producer of renewable diesel refined from waste and residues, and we are also bringing renewable solutions to the aviation and plastics industries. We want to be a reliable partner with widely valued expertise, research, and responsible practices. Neste's revenue in 2016 was EUR 11.7 billion, and we were ranked for the 11th time on the Global 100 list of the world's most environmentally responsible companies. Read more: neste.com and nesteMY.com.

SOURCE Neste Corporation