In response to the energy crisis triggered in 2022 by the sharp drop in Russian gas supplies, France increased its reliance on liquefied natural gas (LNG) to safeguard national and European energy needs. At the request of the government, TotalEnergies deployed a floating storage and regasification unit (FSRU) at the Port of Le Havre. The installation was financed entirely by the company without public subsidies and served as an emergency reserve to support the country during periods of heightened demand driven by winter conditions or geopolitical instability.
With gas markets now stabilizing across France and Europe, the FSRU has remained unused, a situation acknowledged by the Rouen Administrative Court in its ruling issued October 16, 2025. Based on these developments, TotalEnergies has determined that the infrastructure is no longer required and has proceeded with its demobilization from the Le Havre site.
As the world’s third-largest supplier of LNG, TotalEnergies manages a portfolio of approximately 40 million tons per year and maintains strategic interests in liquefaction projects across multiple regions. The company operates throughout the LNG value chain, from production and transport to regasification, trading, and LNG bunkering. Looking ahead, TotalEnergies aims to increase natural gas to nearly half of its energy mix by 2030 while advancing carbon reduction initiatives and supporting the shift from coal to cleaner alternatives alongside local partners.
TotalEnergies is a global multi-energy provider active in oil, natural gas, biofuels, hydrogen, renewable energy, and electricity. With a workforce of more than 100,000 people and operations in roughly 120 countries, the company is committed to delivering accessible, reliable, and sustainable energy solutions while placing environmental responsibility and long-term sustainability at the core of its strategy.
