16-10-2024

Neste MY renewable diesel to power Verne data centers back-up generators in Finland

Neste’s renewable diesel helps Verne, a provider of sustainable data center solutions for high intensity computing, to transition its operations from fossil to renewable fuels. Verne's data centers in Helsinki, Pori and Tampere in Finland will use Neste MY Renewable Diesel™ to power their backup generators. The switch from fossil diesel to Neste’s renewable diesel helps Verne reduce the greenhouse gas emissions from their backup generators by on average 90%* over the life cycle of the fuel when compared to fossil diesel. This contributes to Verne’s commitment to reducing the carbon footprint of its data center operations.

Neste MY Renewable Diesel is made from 100% renewable raw materials, such as animal fat from food industry waste and used cooking oil. Having a similar chemical composition to fossil diesel, Neste’s renewable diesel enables Verne to make the switch without any modifications to its generator infrastructure. Crucial for Verne’s Finnish operations, Neste’s renewable diesel is well suited for very cold weather conditions. It can be stored in temperatures as low as -32°C, and it has a reliable start-up in cold weather conditions. Furthermore, Neste's renewable diesel is ideal for backup power, as it can be stored for longer periods without impact on product quality, ensuring reliability during possible power outages.

“Verne’s mission is to provide data center services minimizing the environmental impact. The switch to renewable diesel is a milestone for the company and our customers, as it means we will be able to eliminate fossil fuels from our operations in Finland. While our backup generators are only deployed in the event of an extended power failure – which is thankfully extremely rare thanks to Finland’s highly reliable grid – they are tested regularly, so it is important we minimize the impact they have on the environment. In addition to reducing GHG emissions, Neste’s renewable diesel works very effectively in cold temperatures and is therefore an ideal solution for our Finnish operations,” says Kim Gunnelius, Head of Finland at Verne.

“Collaboration is essential when we are taking the necessary steps to fight climate change. Verne, one of the pioneers in their industry, is working towards a more sustainable future, and we are excited to be a trusted partner supporting their journey. This partnership showcases the ease of switching from fossil diesel to Neste's lower-emission renewable diesel, which can be done without compromising the performance or the reliability of the data center operations,” says Joni Pihlström, Vice President, Marketing & Services at Neste.