TotalEnergies will supply 800 GWh of clean, stable renewable power to SWM’s French plants over ten years, supporting decarbonization.
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. Over the course of the contract, TotalEnergies will supply a cumulative volume of approximately 800 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of renewable electricity. This substantial energy supply will be sourced from around 50 megawatts (MW) of TotalEnergies’ existing renewable generation assets located across France. By leveraging its current portfolio, the company can deliver low-carbon electricity without delay, while maintaining reliability and consistency throughout the contract duration.
For SWM, whose paper manufacturing operations require large and continuous amounts of energy, access to stable and predictable power is essential. The Clean Firm Power solution offered by TotalEnergies is specifically designed to meet such industrial requirements, combining renewable energy production with flexible assets to ensure uninterrupted supply. This approach allows SWM to secure electricity that is not only environmentally responsible but also economically viable, protecting the company from energy price volatility over the long term.
TotalEnergies emphasized that this partnership demonstrates its ability to deliver customized energy solutions tailored to the precise needs of industrial customers. According to Sophie Chevalier, Senior Vice President for Flexible Power & Integration at TotalEnergies, the contract highlights the strength of the company’s integrated energy model. By combining renewable generation with flexible capacity, TotalEnergies can support industrial clients in reducing their carbon footprint while enhancing their competitiveness in demanding markets.
From SWM’s perspective, the agreement is a major milestone in its sustainability roadmap. The contract will cover approximately 50 percent of the company’s total electricity consumption in France using renewable sources over the next decade. This achievement directly supports SWM’s objective to significantly cut its Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 2033. For an energy-intensive sector such as paper manufacturing, this transition represents more than an environmental commitment—it is a strategic investment in long-term operational resilience.
Giuliano Scilio, Vice President and Chief Information Officer at SWM, highlighted that the agreement offers much-needed cost visibility and energy security. By locking in renewable electricity at competitive and predictable prices, SWM strengthens its ability to plan future operations and deliver genuinely sustainable products to its customers. The partnership also reflects the growing role of long-term power purchase agreements in accelerating industrial decarbonization across Europe.
Overall, this collaboration underscores how energy producers and industrial manufacturers can work together to align economic performance with climate objectives. By combining technological expertise, renewable assets, and long-term planning, TotalEnergies and SWM are setting a strong example of how the energy transition can be implemented at scale within traditional industries.
