Wind Energy – France
Together with RWE, TotalEnergies has been awarded the Centre Manche 2 offshore wind project, a 1.5 GW wind farm off the coast of Normandy.
The consortium will be responsible for designing, developing, building, and operating a 1.5 gigawatt (GW) offshore wind farm off the coast of Normandy.
TotalEnergies will be the operator of the project, relying on its expertise in offshore wind and the management of large-scale marine energy projects. The Company will continue the necessary studies to reach a final investment decision by early 2029. Electricity production is expected to begin in 2033.
What you need to know:
• €4.5 billion investment – the largest made by TotalEnergies in France in the past 30 years
• Enough green electricity for over 1 million households at a competitive price
• 2,500 jobs created during construction, with strong commitments to apprenticeships and professional reintegration
• Priority given to European suppliers for key equipment like turbines and cables
• A strong focus on local integration, with crowdfunding opportunities, a €10M territorial fund for Normandy, and over €60M dedicated to environmental and biodiversity measures.
This landmark project reflects our transformation into TotalEnergies in France and our commitment to driving the energy transition while supporting local communities and industry.
“We are very proud to have won this tender for the construction of the largest renewable energy park in France to date. It embodies Total’s transformation into TotalEnergies in France. This project will be the largest investment made by TotalEnergies in France in decades and reflects our Company’s deep commitment to our country. As a long-standing player in Normandy, we are determined to mobilize our expertise to ensure this project is an industrial success while securing its acceptance by the region. We will work to support the local industrial ecosystem, which has already developed skills through the first offshore wind projects currently being installed. Finally, this project strengthens our development in green electricity production to offer competitive prices to our French customers,” said Patrick Pouyanné, Chairman and CEO of TotalEnergies.
