TotalEnergies has launched at its Antwerp refinery (Belgium), a battery farm project for energy storage with a power rating of 25 MW and capacity of 75 MWh, equivalent to the daily consumption of close to 10,000 households.
Bookmark the permalink. (IN BRIEF) TotalEnergies has launched a battery farm project at its Antwerp refinery in Belgium, featuring a 25 MW power rating and a 75 MWh capacity. The battery installation, supplied by Saft, a subsidiary of TotalEnergies, will be the company's largest in Europe.
Is totalenergies developing a second battery storage project in Belgium?
On the occasion of Belgian Energy Minister Tinne Van der Straeten's visit to TotalEnergies' (Paris:TTE) (LSE:TTE) (NYSE:TTE) Antwerp refinery battery storage project, the Company announced the development in Belgium of a second similar project. The new project will be developed on the site of TotalEnergies' depot in Feluy.
When will totalenergies start-up in Belgium?
Start-up is expected at the end of 2025. These two projects, which represent a global investment of nearly €70 million, will bring TotalEnergies' storage capacity in Belgium to 50 MW / 150 MWh. These battery storage sites play a key role in the resilience of the electricity system, providing flexibility and helping solve grid congestion problems.
Following the successful commissioning of four battery parks in France, providing a cumulative energy storage capacity of 130 MWh, this project in Belgium stands as the largest battery installation across Europe for TotalEnergies.
Who is totalenergies in Belgium?
In Belgium, TotalEnergies is a major player in the entire electricity value chain. As an electricity supplier, the company has a portfolio of 450,000 BtC sites and around 100,000 BtB sites.
Will totalenergies' Antwerp platform survive a structural transformation?
As Europe's refining and petrochemical markets undergo structural transformation, TotalEnergies' Antwerp platform is positioning itself to remain viable through a deliberate blend of decarbonization, market adaptation, and operational restructuring.