Kinder Morgan begins service at major feedstock storage, logistics hub for Neste
- Kinder Morgan
- May 9, 2023
- 2 min read
Kinder Morgan Inc. announced May 8 the commercial in-service of its renewable feedstock storage and logistics hub project with Neste Corp., a leading provider of renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).
Neste will store a variety of raw materials like used cooking oil, which it collects from more than 80,000 restaurants across the United States, at Kinder Morgan’s Harvey Terminal in Harvey, Louisiana, to be used as feedstock in the production of renewable fuels and plastics.
Enhancements to rail, truck and marine infrastructure have also been made at the facility to meet the modal flexibility requirements of Neste’s feedstock supply chain.
“We are proud to be taking a leading role with Neste in supporting a sustainable future,” said John Schlosser, the president of terminals for Kinder Morgan. “This project is a great example of how Kinder Morgan’s vast network of existing terminal infrastructure can be swiftly converted to meet the growing needs of the renewable fuels market in the U.S.”
Chris Cooper, president of Neste US, added, “Neste is committed to creating a healthier planet for our children. We cannot do it alone, however. We’re elated to see the Harvey Terminal conversion project come to fruition, and we look forward to ongoing collaboration with Kinder Morgan.”
Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards, who recently joined Kinder Morgan and Neste at a ribbon cutting for the project, said, “This project is another step forward for Louisiana’s long-term strategy for emissions reduction and energy-sector diversification. I appreciate Kinder Morgan and Neste’s dedication to advancing energy solutions and establishing the foundation of a sustainable future for our economy and our people.”
First announced in September 2021, the project is supported by a long-term commercial commitment from Neste and, at Neste’s option, the facility can be further expanded.
