TotalEnergies steps up SAF production

• The doubling of SAF production at Grandpuits, bringing the site’s annual production capacity to 285 000 t, i.e. more than 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% for 2030.
• The development of low-carbon energies at the Grandpuits zero-crude platform, with the construction of a biomethane production unit with annual capacity of 80 GWh, equivalent to the annual demand of 16 000 people. It will be supplied with organic waste from the biorefinery, and will prevent the emission of almost 20 000 tpy of CO₂. The unit strengthens TotalEnergies’ position as leader in biogas production in France.

"The zero-crude platform at Grandpuits will be a major French site for the production of SAF, 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, decarbonisation and the circular economy," said Bernard Pinatel, President, Refining & Chemicals at TotalEnergies.

The company has also noted the decision taken by its partner Corbion not to pursue the bioplastic production project, owing to increased costs. In light of the new investments announced, and others to come, TotalEnergies confirms the maintenance of 250 jobs at the site, in line with the commitments it made in September 2020.

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