TotalEnergies' New Spain Solar Field Capable Of Powering 150,000 Homes

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TotalEnergies Acquisition: TotalEnergies SE has acquired eight solar projects (350 MW) and two battery storage projects (85 MW) from Low Carbon, which are set to be operational by 2028 and will generate over 350 GWh of renewable electricity annually, enough to power around 100,000 UK households.

Market Reaction: Following the announcement, TotalEnergies shares fell 0.5% to $60.17, while the company continues to expand its integrated electricity portfolio in the UK, which includes significant offshore wind and gas turbine capacities.

TotalEnergies Solar Power Complex: TotalEnergies has opened its largest solar power complex in Europe near Seville, Spain, consisting of five solar farms with a capacity of 263 megawatts, expected to generate enough energy for over 150,000 homes and reduce carbon emissions by 245,000 tons annually.

Economic Impact and Future Plans: The project created around 800 jobs and involved 14 companies, primarily local. TotalEnergies aims to enhance its renewable energy portfolio in Spain while also selling a 50% stake in Polska Grupa Biogazowa for €190 million.

TotalEnergies LNG Agreement: TotalEnergies SE has signed a 20-year Sales and Purchase Agreement to acquire 2 million tonnes per annum of liquefied natural gas from the Ksi Lisims LNG project, while also securing a 5% stake in Western LNG, the project's developer.

Project Details: The Ksi Lisims LNG facility, located in British Columbia, aims to be one of the lowest CO2-emitting LNG projects globally, providing access to the Asian market and supporting TotalEnergies' strategy to diversify its LNG portfolio.

TotalEnergies Stake Sale: TotalEnergies SE is selling a 50% stake in Polska Grupa Biogazowa (PGB) to HitecVision for an enterprise value of €190 million, aiming to enhance PGB's growth in Poland's biogas sector.

Market Performance: Following the announcement, TotalEnergies shares fell by 0.92%, trading at $59.35, while the company reported a decline in adjusted EPS and strong sales exceeding market expectations.

TotalEnergies and RWE Agreement: TotalEnergies has signed a 15-year agreement with RWE to supply 30,000 tons of green hydrogen annually to the Leuna refinery in Germany starting in 2030, which will help reduce CO2 emissions by approximately 300,000 tons per year.

Investment in Green Hydrogen Projects: RWE is set to construct a 300 MW electrolyzer in Lingen for hydrogen production, while TotalEnergies is also collaborating with L'Air Liquide on two green hydrogen projects in the Netherlands, with a total investment of around 600 million euros.