Finland-headed oil refiner and renewable products major Neste Oyj, has announced that its inventors have been honored with the prestigious European Inventor Award 2023 in the Industry category by the European Patent Office (EPO).
Neste is a leading producer of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), renewable diesel, and renewable feedstock solutions for various polymers and chemicals industry uses, and the industry category award recognizes inventors of commercially successful technologies patented by large European companies.
获胜的团队代表Neste创新community included inventors Pia Bergström, Senior Specialist, Feedstock; Annika Malm, Senior Associate; Jukka Myllyoja, R&D Fellow; Jukka-Pekka Pasanen, Senior Associate; and Blanka Toukoniitty, Technical Support Lead, Feedstock growth.
They were granted the award in recognition of their work on converting waste and residues into high-quality renewable solutions. In this area, they have been involved in innovation work and related patents.
Gratitude is uppermost in our minds – we highly appreciate this award. We wish to express our heartfelt thanks to each collaborator who has contributed with their know-how, dedication, and unwavering support to Neste’s extraordinary achievement of converting waste and residues into high-quality renewable solutions. This award is a reward for our cooperation and long-term hard work towards the common company goals, said Neste’s winning team in a joint statement.
Innovation is a driver of growth
Innovation has been driving Neste’s growth, and it is one of the enablers of Neste’s success.
Looking ahead, the company says that it is “committed to advancing its research, development, and innovation work in order to create novel innovative solutions that respond to evolving challenges and contribute to the development of the industry.”
This prestigious recognition further motivates the company to pursue excellence and push the boundaries of innovation.
As a company, we are thrilled and honored to receive the European Inventor Award. This recognition reflects the intelligence, passion, and relentless pursuit of excellence in our innovation community. It further reinforces our commitment to innovation and our position as a leading industry player. I would like to warmly congratulate the winners for the award and thank them for their contribution to the company’s success, said Lars Peter Lindfors, EVP of Innovation at Neste.
