TotalEnergies news (page 2)

• 23 April 2021

  NextChem to Design Biopolymer Plant for Total Corbion PLA in France

  The plant, operational in 2024, will be Europe's first PLA facility, enhancing sustainable plastics. It supports the circular economy with biobased, recyclable, and compostable Luminy® PLA resins.
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  13 January 2021

  Total and Engie to Build France's Largest Green Hydrogen Site

  The Masshylia project at La Mède biorefinery will use solar power to produce 5 tonnes of green hydrogen daily, cutting 15,000 tonnes of CO2 annually, with production starting in 2024.
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  1 January 2021

  TotalEnergies' Zero-Crude Platform by 2024

  Grandpuits will convert biomass to biofuels, produce PLA bioplastics, recycle plastic waste, and build solar plants, creating jobs and supporting carbon neutrality goals.
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  24 September 2020

  Total Corbion PLA to Build First Large-Scale PLA Plant in France

  The new PLA plant in Grandpuits, operational by 2024, will produce 100,000 tons annually, reinforcing the company's market leadership and commitment to bioplastics and circular economy solutions.
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  24 September 2020

  Total Invests €500 Million to Transform Grandpuits Refinery into Biofuels and Bioplastics Hub

  The Grandpuits refinery will cease crude oil refining by 2021, shifting to renewable diesel, bioplastics, plastics recycling, and solar power by 2024, creating 1,000 construction jobs and maintaining 250 positions.
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  30 January 2020

  Pilot Plant for European EV Batteries Launched

  A joint venture will develop EV batteries in Europe, starting with a pilot plant in 2021. The project aims for large-scale production by 2030, supported by €1.3 billion in public funding.

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  24 April 2018

  Total Petrochemicals Invests 80 Million Euros in Normandy Platform

  The investment aims to enhance energy efficiency and operational performance, aligning with safety and environmental standards. Maintenance work starts on March 4, 2018, as part of a seven-year cycle.
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  30 November 2017

  Total Completes €1 Billion Upgrade of Antwerp Refining and Petrochemicals Platform

  The Antwerp platform now converts heavy fuel oil to low-sulfur products and processes low-cost feedstock, enhancing competitiveness and meeting new marine fuel regulations.
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  11 May 2017

  Total Reopens Upgraded Carling Petrochemical Complex

  The Carling complex in France has been transformed into a leading polymer production site, enhancing competitiveness and avoiding layoffs. New units cater to automotive and healthcare markets.
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  1 March 2017

  Enhancing Efficiency at Total Antwerp

  Modernizing Antwerp's refining and petrochemicals platform to boost efficiency, competitiveness, and reduce environmental impact by sharing resources and recovering off-gas for petrochemical feedstock.
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  3 May 2016

  DOMO and TOTAL Enhance Leuna Chemical Site

  The investment strengthens regional feedstock integration and adapts to declining gasoline demand, ensuring long-term access to strategic materials for polyamide 6 production at Leuna.
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  15 April 2016

  Total Cray Valley Starts New Polybutadiene Plant in France

  The new plant in Carling will produce liquid polybutadiene, enhancing supply reliability and product range. It is TCV's fifth facility, set to go live in October 2016.
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  1 April 2016

  Converting Plant Waste to Biofuel

  The BioTfueL project aims to produce 200,000 metric tons of biodiesel and bio-jet fuel annually from one million metric tons of biomass by 2020, using thermochemical conversion and gasification.
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  16 April 2015

  Total's Refining Strategy: Upgrading Donges, Transforming La Mède

  Investing €600M to upgrade Donges and transform La Mède into a biorefinery, ensuring long-term profitability and adapting to market trends without layoffs or forced relocations.
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  6 November 2013

  TR secures contract for Total Antwerp refining project

  TR will handle engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning of new units and revamp existing ones at Total's Antwerp platform, under a 300 million euro EPC Lump Sum Turn Key contract.
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  22 May 2013

  Total Approves €1 Billion Modernization of Antwerp Refining and Petrochemical Platform

  The project includes a new refinery complex and plant, shutting down outdated facilities, and maintaining the workforce. The upgrades aim to enhance competitiveness and meet environmental standards.
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  8 March 2010

  Total to Repurpose Dunkirk Refinery

  The Dunkirk refinery will shut down due to declining demand. The site will host new activities, including logistics, training, and biofuel projects, ensuring no layoffs and job guarantees for all employees.
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  1 September 2009

  LUKOIL Acquires 45% Stake in Zeeland Refinery

  The $600M deal allows LUKOIL to replace Dow Chemical as Total’s partner, enhancing its position in North Western Europe with access to advanced refining capabilities and strategic infrastructure.
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  10 March 2009

  Total to Invest Over 1 Billion Euros in France for Refining, Petrochemicals, and Solar Energy

  The investment will create 1,000 jobs annually from 2009-2011, focus on diesel production, reduce carbon emissions, and enhance solar energy and petrochemical operations without layoffs.
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  8 February 2007

  France: Air Liquide and Total Launch CO2 Capture Project

  The project involves using oxycombustion to capture and store CO2 in a former gas pool. Up to 150,000 tonnes will be injected over two years, starting November 2008. Air Liquide is also active in similar projects globally.
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  19 February 2004

  Technip Secures €260M Contract to Upgrade Normandy Refinery

  The contract includes engineering, procurement, and construction of a distillate hydrocracking unit and a hydrogen production unit, aiming to reduce heavy fuel oil output and minimize environmental impact.