HCLTech Partners with Neste for AI Efficiency 

As part of this, HCLTech will drive IT service consolidation, boost efficiency and build an agile, scalable technology capability.

By Entrepreneur India Staff | Jun 24, 2026
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HCLTech announced that it has been selected as a strategic partner by Neste, the world’s leading producer of sustainable aviation fuel and renewable diesel. As part of this, HCLTech will drive IT service consolidation, boost efficiency and build an agile, scalable technology capability. 

“This partnership is an important step in strengthening Neste’s IT service delivery and supporting a more efficient operating model with the changing needs of the global energy sector,” said Ajay Bahl, chief growth officer, Energy and Manufacturing at HCLTech. 

The partnership is part of Neste’s company-wide performance improvement program which is making the company operationally stronger, strategically more focused and better prepared for growth in its core renewables business. Going forward, Neste will look to utilize HCLTech’s scale and deep technical expertise in areas directly related to its core business competencies.

Neste’s renewables production capacity is expected to reach 6.8 million tons annually in 2027. Neste also produces high-quality oil products at its Porvoo refinery in Finland. The company has a network of nearly 1,000 fuel stations with expanding service offering, such as EV charging, in Finland and in the Baltics.

“As part of our ongoing efforts to improve performance and simplify our IT landscape, this partnership plays a key role in strengthening our core IT capabilities,” said Eeva Sipilä, CFO at Neste. “Our initial priority is to drive efficiency and maintain business continuity. We look forward to building a solid foundation and a long-term collaboration to deliver Neste’s business goals.”

HCLTech announced that it has been selected as a strategic partner by Neste, the world’s leading producer of sustainable aviation fuel and renewable diesel. As part of this, HCLTech will drive IT service consolidation, boost efficiency and build an agile, scalable technology capability. 

“This partnership is an important step in strengthening Neste’s IT service delivery and supporting a more efficient operating model with the changing needs of the global energy sector,” said Ajay Bahl, chief growth officer, Energy and Manufacturing at HCLTech. 

The partnership is part of Neste’s company-wide performance improvement program which is making the company operationally stronger, strategically more focused and better prepared for growth in its core renewables business. Going forward, Neste will look to utilize HCLTech’s scale and deep technical expertise in areas directly related to its core business competencies.

Neste’s renewables production capacity is expected to reach 6.8 million tons annually in 2027. Neste also produces high-quality oil products at its Porvoo refinery in Finland. The company has a network of nearly 1,000 fuel stations with expanding service offering, such as EV charging, in Finland and in the Baltics.

“As part of our ongoing efforts to improve performance and simplify our IT landscape, this partnership plays a key role in strengthening our core IT capabilities,” said Eeva Sipilä, CFO at Neste. “Our initial priority is to drive efficiency and maintain business continuity. We look forward to building a solid foundation and a long-term collaboration to deliver Neste’s business goals.”

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