TotalEnergies Veolia Sign MoU To Advance Energy Transition, Circular Economy

TotalEnergies and Veolia have signed a memorandum of understanding to deepen their collaboration in key areas of energy transition and the circular economy, focusing on reducing greenhouse gas emissions and water usage. Their partnership aims to scale innovative processes and enhance research to address future industrial challenges, with Veolia contributing expertise in water management and waste resource recovery, while TotalEnergies offers knowledge in methane emission reduction and low-carbon energy production. A key element of their cooperation involves deploying TotalEnergies’ AUSEA drone technology at Veolia landfills to measure and reduce methane emissions, supporting Veolia's goal of capturing 80% of landfill methane by 2032. Additionally, Veolia will assist TotalEnergies in reducing freshwater withdrawals by 20% by 2030 in water-stressed areas and improving wastewater reuse and treatment technologies. The collaboration also includes expanding the use of low-carbon energy in desalination projects and exploring recovery of strategic materials from waste. Both companies view this partnership as a way to drive ecological transformation, industrial competitiveness, and reduce environmental impact across industries.