You are using an outdated browser For a better experience using this site, please upgrade to a modern web browser. Subscribe Get Daily Email Subscribe --> Contact Us Sign in Home News & Features Compliance Costs Bunker Prices Bunker Intelligence EMEA News Latest Features World Americas EMEA Asia/Pacific Home News & Features EMEA Neste Renewable Diesel to Power Arctic Research Mission Neste Renewable Diesel to Power Arctic Research Mission by Ship & Bunker News Team Tuesday July 28, 2026 Tweet Follow @shipandbunker Neste says its renewable marine diesel is designed to perform in temperatures as low as -32°C. Image Credit: Neste The Tara Ocean Foundation has bunkered about 90,000 litres of Neste renewable diesel marine fuel ahead of an 18-month Arctic research mission. The bunkering took place in Dordrecht , the Netherlands , before the Tara Polar Station continued its voyage to Norway , Finnish refiner Neste said in an emailed update on Tuesday .  The vessel is due to enter the Central Arctic Ocean in mid-August to begin its 18-month drift expedition. Most of the renewable diesel will be used to generate electricity and heat for the drifting research station, while the rest will fuel its engines. The vessel is expected to spend around 90% of the mission trapped in sea ice, making dependable fuel essential as there will be no opportunity to refuel. The expedition is the first voyage of the Tara Polar Station and marks the start of a long-term Arctic research programme involving 30 scientific institutes. Neste said its renewable diesel can be used in existing diesel engines without modification and is designed to perform in temperatures as low as -32°C . Ship & Bunker News Team To contact the editor responsible for this story email us at [email protected] Also in the News EIA Slashes Brent Forecast as Supply Disruptions Ease; Ship & Bunker Cuts Bunker Price Outlook Sharply EIA's July outlook sees full-year 2026 Brent fall to $81.91/bbl fro