Finland-headed oil refiner and renewable products major Neste Oyj (Neste) has assisted ST Telemedia Global Data Centres (STT GDC), one of the world’s fastest-growing data center providers, to become the first data center operator in Singapore to power its backup generators with renewable diesel.
The switch from fossil diesel to Neste MY Renewable Diesel took place at STT GDC facilities in Singapore in late July this year. The fuel was delivered via Neste’s distribution partner, Interion Pte Ltd.
At STT GDC, we are committed to implementing innovative solutions that not only enhance our operational efficiency but also contribute to improving our environmental sustainability. The deployment of renewable diesel in our operations is a significant step towards achieving our sustainability goals, while it also supports Singapore’s climate targets. As our business grows, we want to continue to embed sustainability into every facet of our business, while at the same time, supporting the industry’s efforts to accelerate the use of renewable fuels, said Lionel Yeo, CEO of Southeast Asia at ST Telemedia Global Data Centres.
Produced from 100 percent renewable raw materials, Neste MY Renewable Diesel is a drop-in fuel, the use of which does not require any modifications to the existing energy systems or fuel distribution infrastructures.
According to Neste, greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions can be reduced by up to 90 percent depending on the region-specific legislation that provides the methodology for the calculations when emissions over the fuel’s life cycle are compared with fossil diesel.
We are excited to collaborate with STT GDC and help them work towards their sustainability goals by switching to Neste’s renewable diesel. This partnership highlights how easily the switch from fossil fuel to Neste’s lower-emission renewable diesel can be done, without compromising data center performance or reliability. Together, we are hoping to provide an encouraging example of more sustainable practices in the data center industry, commented Joerg Huebeler, Head of Market Development for the transportation and industry segments at Neste.
