Menu About Neste Search Other countries Home>About Neste>Who we are>Strategy>Our transformation journey Our transformation journey Neste as a company has gone through several transformations, from a regional oil refiner to becoming a global leader in renewable and circular solutions. Neste was founded in 1948 with the purpose to secure Finland’s oil supply. In the following decades, the company grew steadily and built its two Finnish refineries, the first one in Naantali (1957) and the second in Porvoo (1965), which was later expanded multiple times. Natural gas, exploration and production, and chemicals joined our core refining and shipping activities. In the 1970s, Neste became Finland’s largest company and had an important role in balancing the Russian trade. Later Neste also established itself as a retail service station brand in Finland, the Baltic countries as well as Northwestern Russia. In 1995, Neste became a listed company on the Helsinki Stock Exchange. A couple of years later, the company was merged with Imatran Voima to form Fortum Corporation, which was listed in December 1998. The merged oil and electricity company continued until 2005, when the oil business was spun off as a separate company and Neste Oil took its place on the Helsinki Stock Exchange. In 2015, the company’s name Neste Oil was changed back to the original name, Neste, to reflect the change in our strategy towards renewables. The late-1990s and early-2000s introduced a change of course: In 1996, Neste patented it proprietary NEXBTl refining technology to transform fats into molecules that could replace fossil raw materials in fuel production. Renewable diesel production began in Porvoo already in 2007, and in 2010 and 2011, Neste started up its new renewable products production plants in Singapore and in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. Neste set a target to become the world's leading producer of renewable diesel. During the following decade and with the help of the legacy of innovation and passion for renewal, Neste reached its target to become the world’s largest producer of renewable diesel. Neste is now in a strong position for the second wave of growth and transformation. Our ambition is to become a global leader in renewable and circular solutions. We are committed to move faster and bolder, go truly global as well as broaden and open new end-markets in renewable road transportation, aviation and in the polymers and chemical industries. FASTER, BOLDER AND TOGETHER? READ MORE ABOUT NESTE’S STRATEGY NESTE – LEADING THE WAY TOWARDS A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE BUSINESS Neste is in the business of combating climate change and driving a circular economy. READ MORE PRODUCTS Our products reduce climate emissions on roads, skies and seas and offer the plastics industry more sustainable solutions. READ MORE TRANSFORMATION STORY Leading the way towards a sustainable future READ THE ARTICLE ABOUT NESTE PRODUCTS SUSTAINABILITY INVESTORS FOR MEDIA Neste in Facebook Neste in Twitter Neste in LinkedIn Neste in Instagram Neste in Youtube © Neste Cookies Terms Privacy Report concern By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookie Settings Accept All Cookies