Ahead of the 54th Paris Air Show to be held on June 19-25, 2023, in Le Bourget, France, global multi-energy major TotalEnergies SE says that it is stepping up production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and low carbon energies at its Grandpuits (Seine-et-Marne) site.
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According to a statement, these investments reflect the France-headed multi-energy major’s ambition to develop low-carbon energies and the circular economy, and consist of:
- The doubling of SAF production at Grandpuits Seine-et-Marne brings the site’s annual production capacity to 285 000 tonnes, i.e. almost double the capacity announced in 2020. This new investment responds to the gradual increase in minimum SAF shares mandated by the EU and set at 6 percent for 2030.
- The development of low carbon energies at the Grandpuits zero-crude platform, with the construction of a biomethane production unit with an annual capacity of 80 GWh). It will be supplied with organic waste from the biorefinery and will prevent the emission of almost 20 000 tonnes of carbon dioxide (CO2) annually. The unit strengthens TotalEnergies’ position as a leader in biogas production in France.
The Company has also noted the decision taken by its partner Corbion not to pursue the bioplastic production project, which will now be discontinued.
In light of the new investments announced today and others to come, TotalEnergies confirms the maintenance of 250 jobs at the site, in line with the commitments it made in September 2020.
The zero-crude platform at Grandpuits will be a major French site for the production of sustainable aviation fuel, which is the most effective solution for immediately cutting CO2 emissions from air transport. These new projects further strengthen the site’s conversion, toward sustainability, decarbonization, and the circular economy, said Bernard Pinatel, President, Refining & Chemicals at TotalEnergies.
