TotalEnergies has agreed to supply 800 GWh of renewable electricity to French paper manufacturers SWM through a 10-year power purchase agreement, highlighting rising demand for stable, long-term green energy contracts in heavy industry.
TotalEnergies has agreed a 10‑year power purchase arrangement to deliver 800 GWh of renewable electricity to three French plants operated by paper manufacturer SWM, the companies said, a deal that underscores the role of long‑term contracts in industrial decarbonisation strategies.
The supply contract, which takes effect in January 2026, will provide electricity to Papeteries de Saint Girons, PDM Industries and LTR Industries. TotalEnergies will source the volume from roughly 50 MW of its existing renewable generation assets in France and structure the output to deliver a constant delivery profile, so‑called Clean Firm Power, designed to match the baseload needs of energy‑intensive papermaking processes.
According to the statement from SWM, the agreement will meet about half of the company’s electricity requirements in France for the next decade. “This agreement secures half of our French electricity needs from renewable sources for the next decade, a decisive step toward our commitment to significantly reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2033,” said Giuliano Scilio, Vice President & Chief Investment Officer at SWM.
TotalEnergies framed the deal as part of a broader offer combining renewable generation with flexible assets to deliver stable, low‑carbon and competitive power to industry. Sophie Chevalier, Senior Vice President, Flexible Power & Integration at TotalEnergies, said the company was pleased to support SWM’s decarbonisation and competitiveness goals through its clean firm power solutions.
The transaction follows a string of similar corporate PPAs that TotalEnergies has struck in France and beyond, signalling growing demand from manufacturers and large corporates for guaranteed renewable supplies. Recent comparable agreements include contracts with STMicroelectronics and Saint‑Gobain, among others, in which TotalEnergies has provided structured baseload or baseload‑like deliveries by pairing wind and solar output with structuring services or flexible assets. Industry data from TotalEnergies published late in 2025 showed the group had more than 32 GW of installed gross renewable generation capacity and was targeting about 35 GW by the end of 2025, reflecting rapid expansion across solar, onshore and offshore wind, gas‑fired generation and battery storage.
For SWM, the PPA delivers predictable, long‑dated priced energy and contributes to the company’s public emissions‑reduction timetable. For TotalEnergies, the contract reinforces its position as a supplier of integrated renewable and flexibility solutions to heavy industry, a market segment where firms are seeking to lock in low‑carbon inputs while protecting margins and operational reliability.
The agreement also highlights market dynamics shaping corporate procurement: industrial buyers increasingly demand delivery profiles that minimise intermittency risk as they electrify processes and pursue Scope 1 and 2 reductions. By structuring renewable volumes to behave as steady off‑taker supply, providers can bridge the gap between variable renewables and continuous industrial loads without customers having to self‑build extensive flexibility assets.
While the contract is framed as a step toward SWM’s 2033 emissions target, the ultimate climate impact will depend on additional factors including the accounting of guarantees of origin, grid interactions, and whether complementary flexibility or storage is expanded alongside renewable capacity. Nevertheless, the deal sets a further example of how long‑term, structured PPAs are being deployed across energy‑intensive sectors to align operational needs with corporate sustainability objectives.
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- https://totalenergies.com/news/press-releases/france-totalenergies-supply-800-gwh-renewable-electricity-paper-manufacturer – TotalEnergies and SWM, a major player in the paper industry, have signed a contract to supply renewable electricity with a constant delivery profile (Clean Firm Power) to SWM’s three plants in France: Papeteries de Saint Girons, PDM Industries, and LTR Industries. The contract, effective from January 2026 for a duration of 10 years, represents a total volume of 800 GWh. TotalEnergies will supply this electricity from approximately 50 MW of its existing renewable generation assets in France, ensuring SWM receives competitive, stable, and low-carbon electricity that meets the needs of the paper industry. Sophie Chevalier, Senior Vice President Flexible Power & Integration at TotalEnergies, expressed delight in supporting SWM’s decarbonisation efforts and pursuit of competitiveness through their ‘clean firm power’ solutions. Giuliano Scilio, Vice President & CIO at SWM, stated that the agreement secures half of their French electricity needs from renewable sources for the next decade, marking a decisive step toward their commitment to significantly reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2033. This contract illustrates TotalEnergies’ ability to offer tailor-made solutions adapted to the specific needs of industrial customers in France, based on their integrated production portfolio combining both renewable and flexible assets. The agreement also reflects the growing trend among industrial players in France and globally to secure renewable energy supply as part of broader environmental, social, and governance (ESG) strategies. By sourcing renewable power, SWM aims to significantly reduce its Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 2033, aligning with international climate targets and sustainability commitments.
- https://www.investing.com/news/company-news/totalenergies-to-supply-swm-with-renewable-electricity-in-10year-deal-93CH-4470867 – TotalEnergies will provide paper manufacturer SWM with 800 gigawatt-hours of renewable electricity over a 10-year period starting January 2026, according to a press release statement issued by the companies. The agreement will supply SWM’s three French plants with electricity from approximately 50 megawatts of TotalEnergies’ existing renewable generation assets in France. The contract features a constant delivery profile, known as Clean Firm Power, designed to provide stable and low-carbon electricity to meet the paper industry’s needs. The deal will cover about half of SWM’s electricity requirements in France for the next decade, representing a significant step in the paper manufacturer’s efforts to reduce its carbon emissions. “This agreement secures half of our French electricity needs from renewable sources for the next decade, a decisive step toward our commitment to significantly reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2033,” said Giuliano Scilio, Vice President & CIO at SWM.
- https://www.chemanalyst.com/NewsAndDeals/NewsDetails/france-totalenergies-signs-10-year-deal-to-deliver-800-gwh-40971 – TotalEnergies has entered into a long-term renewable electricity supply agreement with SWM, a leading international paper manufacturer, reinforcing both companies’ commitment to sustainable industrial transformation in France. Under this agreement, TotalEnergies will provide renewable electricity with a constant and reliable delivery profile—known as Clean Firm Power—to three of SWM’s French production facilities: Papeteries de Saint Girons, PDM Industries, and LTR Industries. The contract represents a significant step toward decarbonizing energy-intensive industrial operations while ensuring long-term energy stability and competitiveness. The agreement is scheduled to commence in January 2026 and will remain in force for a period of ten years. TotalEnergies will supply this electricity from approximately 50 MW of its existing renewable generation assets in France, ensuring SWM receives competitive, stable, and low-carbon electricity that meets the needs of the paper industry. Sophie Chevalier, Senior Vice President Flexible Power & Integration at TotalEnergies, expressed delight in supporting SWM’s decarbonisation efforts and pursuit of competitiveness through their ‘clean firm power’ solutions. Giuliano Scilio, Vice President & CIO at SWM, stated that the agreement secures half of their French electricity needs from renewable sources for the next decade, marking a decisive step toward their commitment to significantly reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2033. This contract illustrates TotalEnergies’ ability to offer tailor-made solutions adapted to the specific needs of industrial customers in France, based on their integrated production portfolio combining both renewable and flexible assets. The agreement also reflects the growing trend among industrial players in France and globally to secure renewable energy supply as part of broader environmental, social, and governance (ESG) strategies. By sourcing renewable power, SWM aims to significantly reduce its Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 2033, aligning with international climate targets and sustainability commitments.
- https://www.totalenergies.com/news/press-releases/decarbonizing-french-industry-totalenergies-signs-renewable-electricity-supply – TotalEnergies has signed a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Saint-Gobain, under which TotalEnergies will supply renewable electricity to Saint-Gobain’s French facilities. The agreement will take effect from January 2026 for a total volume of 875 GWh over a period of five years. TotalEnergies will provide Saint-Gobain with a baseload supply of electricity and guarantees of origin for that amount of power, produced by TotalEnergies’ wind and solar plants in the northeast and south of France, and the Loire Valley. The contract for renewable electricity between the two companies adds to a previous agreement, signed in June 2023, for the sale to Saint-Gobain of biomethane produced by TotalEnergies at its BioBéarn site. Sophie Chevalier, Senior Vice President, Flexible Power & Integration, TotalEnergies, expressed delight with this new contract with Saint-Gobain, a sign of their shared commitment to take carbon out of French industry. Swaroop Srinath, Energy Purchasing Director for the Saint-Gobain Group, stated that the contract allows the Group to take a further step toward its goal of achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, with a reliable and continuous supply of renewable electricity for their industrial sites. With this PPA, combined with others signed by the Group in France, 30% of the electricity will be from renewable sources in France by 2027.
- https://www.totalenergies.com/news/press-releases/renewable-power-totalenergies-will-supply-15-twh-stmicroelectronics-france-over – TotalEnergies and STMicroelectronics have signed a physical Power Purchase Agreement to supply renewable electricity to STMicroelectronics sites in France. This 15-year contract, started in January 2025, represents an overall volume of 1.5 TWh. TotalEnergies will provide STMicroelectronics with the renewable power (including the guarantee of origin) produced by two recent wind and solar farms of 75 MW operated by TotalEnergies. This power comes with structuration services to transform intermittent production into a constant volume (“baseload”) of green electricity. It’s the first time in France that such a 15-year contract is provided. The positive impact of the wind and solar projects on the environment and on the communities was a key success factor in the signing of the deal. Sophie Chevalier, Senior Vice President Flexible Power & Integration at TotalEnergies, expressed delight in signing this agreement with STMicroelectronics, demonstrating their ability to provide long-term and innovative clean firm power solutions tailored to customers’ needs. Geoff West, EVP and Chief Procurement Officer at STMicroelectronics, stated that this first PPA in France marks yet another important step towards ST’s goal of becoming carbon neutral in its operations (Scope 1 and 2 emissions, and partially scope 3) by 2027, including the sourcing of 100% renewable energy by 2027. PPAs will play a major role in their transition, and they have already signed several to support ST’s operations in Italy and Malaysia.
- https://www.totalenergies.com/news/press-releases/renewable-power-totalenergies-will-supply-15-twh-stmicroelectronics-france-over – TotalEnergies and STMicroelectronics have signed a physical Power Purchase Agreement to supply renewable electricity to STMicroelectronics sites in France. This 15-year contract, started in January 2025, represents an overall volume of 1.5 TWh. TotalEnergies will provide STMicroelectronics with the renewable power (including the guarantee of origin) produced by two recent wind and solar farms of 75 MW operated by TotalEnergies. This power comes with structuration services to transform intermittent production into a constant volume (“baseload”) of green electricity. It’s the first time in France that such a 15-year contract is provided. The positive impact of the wind and solar projects on the environment and on the communities was a key success factor in the signing of the deal. Sophie Chevalier, Senior Vice President Flexible Power & Integration at TotalEnergies, expressed delight in signing this agreement with STMicroelectronics, demonstrating their ability to provide long-term and innovative clean firm power solutions tailored to customers’ needs. Geoff West, EVP and Chief Procurement Officer at STMicroelectronics, stated that this first PPA in France marks yet another important step towards ST’s goal of becoming carbon neutral in its operations (Scope 1 and 2 emissions, and partially scope 3) by 2027, including the sourcing of 100% renewable energy by 2027. PPAs will play a major role in their transition, and they have already signed several to support ST’s operations in Italy and Malaysia.
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Freshness check
Score:
8
Notes:
The article was published on February 1, 2026, reporting on a press release from TotalEnergies dated January 27, 2026. The earliest known publication date of substantially similar content is January 27, 2026, indicating the article is based on this press release. The press release is accessible on TotalEnergies’ official website. ([totalenergies.com](https://totalenergies.com/news/press-releases/france-totalenergies-supply-800-gwh-renewable-electricity-paper-manufacturer?utm_source=openai)) The article appears to be original, with no evidence of recycling from low-quality sites or clickbait networks. However, the reliance on a single press release raises concerns about the independence of the source. The article includes updated data but recycles older material from the press release. The narrative has not appeared elsewhere more than seven days earlier.
Quotes check
Score:
7
Notes:
The article includes direct quotes from Sophie Chevalier, Senior Vice President of Flexible Power & Integration at TotalEnergies, and Giuliano Scilio, Vice President and Chief Investment Officer at SWM. These quotes are identical to those in the press release dated January 27, 2026. ([totalenergies.com](https://totalenergies.com/news/press-releases/france-totalenergies-supply-800-gwh-renewable-electricity-paper-manufacturer?utm_source=openai)) No earlier usage of these quotes was found, suggesting they are original to this press release. However, the lack of independent verification of these quotes raises concerns about their authenticity.
Source reliability
Score:
6
Notes:
The article originates from Naturenews.africa, a niche publication. The content is based on a press release from TotalEnergies, which is a reputable source. However, the article’s reliance on a single press release without independent verification diminishes its reliability. The source’s limited reach and potential biases further reduce the score.
Plausibility check
Score:
8
Notes:
The claims made in the article align with industry trends towards renewable energy adoption and corporate decarbonisation efforts. The details about the agreement, including the duration, volume, and start date, are consistent with the press release. However, the lack of independent reporting on this agreement raises questions about its broader acceptance and verification.
Overall assessment
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Confidence (LOW, MEDIUM, HIGH): MEDIUM
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The article is based on a press release from TotalEnergies dated January 27, 2026, with no independent verification or additional sources cited. The reliance on a single source without independent reporting raises concerns about the accuracy and objectivity of the information presented. The lack of independent verification of quotes and the limited reach of the source further diminish the article’s credibility.
