At the Paris Air Show, TotalEnergies signed a 15-year deal with Quatra to supply 60,000 tons of used cooking oil annually starting in 2026. The oil will feed TotalEnergies’ French biorefineries, producing biodiesel and sustainable aviation fuel, supporting Europe’s energy transition and TotalEnergies' low-carbon strategy.
At the Paris Air Show, TotalEnergies announced a significant 15-year agreement with Quatra, a European leader in the collection and recycling of used cooking oil. Beginning in 2026, the agreement will provide 60,000 tons of used cooking oil annually to TotalEnergies’ biorefineries in France. The deal is designed to strengthen the company’s supply of renewable feedstock required for producing biodiesel and Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF).
Quatra will be responsible for collecting used cooking oil from various sources, including restaurants, food service chains, and industrial kitchens across France and Europe. After initial processing and filtering at Quatra’s facilities, the oil will be transported to TotalEnergies’ biorefineries to be converted into low-carbon fuels.
TotalEnergies has made substantial investments in its biorefining capabilities. Its La Mède biorefinery, launched in 2019 in southern France, has a 500,000-ton annual production capacity and is the only site in France producing HVO (hydrotreated vegetable oil) biodiesel. In 2024, the La Mède facility will also begin producing SAF, supporting airports located in southern France.
In addition, TotalEnergies is in the process of transforming its Grandpuits refinery near Paris into a zero-crude platform, which includes the development of a biorefinery capable of producing 230,000 tons of SAF annually. This site is scheduled to commence operations in 2026. A key component of this project is a partnership with SARIA, a European company specializing in the sustainable reuse of organic waste. SARIA will supply the majority of Grandpuits’ feedstock.
Valérie Goff, Senior Vice President for Renewable Fuels & Chemicals at TotalEnergies, emphasized the strategic importance of the Quatra deal: “This agreement helps secure the essential feedstock we need for our biorefineries. Developing biofuels is central to our strategy of reducing carbon emissions from our energy products and moving towards net zero alongside society.”
Pol Van Pollaert, Co-CEO of Quatra, echoed this sentiment: “We value long-term partnerships with forward-thinking industrial players. This agreement allows us to focus on our expertise—efficiently collecting used cooking oil across France—while supporting a sustainable value chain by supplying TotalEnergies with locally sourced material for biofuel production.”
The agreement showcases a practical collaboration between circular economy stakeholders, contributing to the advancement of low-carbon transport solutions and energy transition goals across Europe.
TotalEnergies is a globally integrated energy company engaged in the production and distribution of a wide range of energy sources, including oil, biofuels, natural gas, biogas, low-carbon hydrogen, renewables, and electricity. With a workforce of over 100,000 employees, the company is dedicated to delivering more reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy to as many people as possible. Operating in approximately 120 countries, TotalEnergies embeds sustainability at the core of its strategy, initiatives, and day-to-day operations.
