Syensqo entered into a partnership with ENGIE Solutions to install a biomass boiler at its Clamecy site in France.

The project is expected to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by up to 7,000 tons per year, representing nearly 70% of the site’s current annual emissions. The biomass boiler will replace natural gas-based steam production with biomass-generated steam, reducing reliance on fossil fuels.

Under the agreement, ENGIE Solutions will design, finance, install and operate the system, while Syensqo will purchase the steam produced. The project is scheduled to be operational by mid-2027.

The initiative builds on previous decarbonization efforts at the site, including a steam condensate recovery network commissioned in 2024 and a solar installation launched in 2025. Together, these projects aim to shift the site’s energy mix toward lower-carbon sources.

“This biomass project represents a new milestone in Clamecy’s sustainability journey,” said Hassan Elbasri, site manager at Syensqo Clamecy. “Together, our initiatives are reshaping the site’s energy profile and bringing us closer to our ambition of carbon neutrality.”

“This project demonstrates how long-term partnerships between industrial players and energy providers can accelerate the transition away from fossil fuels while ensuring energy reliability and competitiveness,” said Benoît Martin, Central West French Territory Director at ENGIE Solutions.

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