TotalEnergies signs biofuel feedstock deal with Quatra
Last update: Jun 23, 2025
15-year agreement to supply 60,000 tons annually strengthens feedstock security for biodiesel and sustainable aviation fuel.
TotalEnergies has signed a landmark 15-year agreement with Quatra, Europe’s leading specialist in the collection and recycling of used cooking oil, to secure a steady supply of feedstock for its biofuel operations.
Announced during the Paris Air Show, the agreement will see Quatra provide 60,000 tons of European used cooking oil each year starting in 2026, reinforcing TotalEnergies’ strategy to produce both biodiesel and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) at scale.
Under the partnership, Quatra will handle the collection of used cooking oil directly from restaurants, chains and the food industry across France and other European countries. Once collected, the oil will undergo initial filtering at Quatra facilities before being transported to TotalEnergies’ biorefineries for conversion into low-carbon road fuels and SAF.
“Developing biofuels is a core part of our strategy to help customers lower the carbon intensity of the energy they use, supporting our net zero ambition in partnership with society,” said Valérie Goff, Senior Vice President for Renewable Fuels & Chemicals at TotalEnergies.
TotalEnergies has already transformed two of its French refineries into biorefineries to meet rising demand for cleaner fuels. The La Mède site in southern France, operational since 2019, can produce up to 500,000 tons of biofuel annually and remains France’s sole producer of HVO biodiesel. This year, La Mède is expanding its output to include SAF for airports in the region.
Meanwhile, the Grandpuits site near Paris is being converted into a zero-crude industrial complex featuring a biorefinery dedicated to producing 230,000 tons of SAF each year. Commissioning is slated for 2026, with most feedstock supplied through a separate partnership with SARIA, Europe’s top organic waste processor.
The agreement reinforces both companies’ commitment to circular economy practices and low-carbon energy solutions, positioning TotalEnergies as a major player in Europe’s transition toward sustainable transport fuels.
