TotalEnergies ENEOS Successfully Deployed Imerys’ First Onsite Solar Project in Southeast Asia

CCIFM Members TotalEnergies ENEOS and Imerys successfully deployed a 1 megawatt-peak (MWp) solar rooftop photovoltaic (PV) system at Imerys’ calcium carbonate production facility in Ipoh, Malaysia. This is Imerys’ first onsite solar project in Southeast Asia, and follows a similar project deployed in Wuhu, China in December 2024.

With nearly 1,800 solar modules installed, the system is set to generate an estimated 1,400 megawatt-hours (MWh) of renewable electricity annually, reducing the annual CO2 emissions by approximately 790 tons. This is equivalent to planting over 11,850 trees.

“Imerys aims to reduce its Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 42% in absolute terms by 2030 (from a 2021 baseline), in line with the 1.5°C trajectory. The solar project at Ipoh is one of similar Power Purchasing Agreements at our specialty mineral production sites around the world, and a concrete example of what Imerys is doing to achieve this ambitious goal”. 
-Guillaume Delacroix, Senior Vice President, Imerys Performance Minerals EMEA and APAC

“The partnership with TotalEnergies ENEOS has enabled us to reduce our energy costs without any upfront investment or operational risks, allowing us to maintain our focus on our core business in Malaysia. Imerys intends to step up the energy transition of its specialty minerals business in the Asia Pacific region with similar projects at other sites, including its Wuhu talc and calcium carbonate operations deployed in 2024. Switching to sustainable energy sources such as solar power not only enables us to lower our own carbon footprint, it allows us to offer customers products with an improved eco-profile. At the end of the day, it’s a win-win situation for our entire value chain!”
-Prasanna Karandikar, Industrial Director, Imerys Performance Minerals APAC

“We are proud to partner with Imerys on their first onsite solar project in Southeast Asia, supporting their decarbonization journey. This partnership underscores our commitment to providing cost efficient and sustainable energy solutions to our customers. We look forward to a fruitful collaboration with Imerys, paving the way for future initiatives.”
-Alexandru Buzatu, Director of TotalEnergies ENEOS Renewables Distributed Generation Asia Pacific

Under the 25-years Power Purchasing Agreement (PPA), there is no upfront investment required by Imerys, bringing about significant cost savings for the client. TotalEnergies ENEOS fully funded, installed, and will operate and maintain the solar system, while Imerys will purchase the electricity produced for the duration of the PPA.

The deployment of the solar system in Malaysia further highlights Imerys’ commitment to improve energy efficiency and increase use of renewable electricity at its sites globally.

Located northeast of Kuala Lumpur, and operated by Imerys Minerals Malaysia Sdn. Bhd., the Ipoh calcium carbonate mine and its adjacent processing facilities constitute Imerys’ largest operation in Southeast Asia. The site produces ground calcium carbonate, sold to diverse markets throughout Asia Pacific. Flagship products include Imerys’ FilmLink® brand, an important ingredient in breathable medical gowns and hygiene products, as well as its ImerTouch™ GCC slurry for the latex glove market. As such, the site played a major role in supplying the region with critical ingredients during the recent Covid crisis. Other well-known ranges produced at Ipoh include the highly versatile ImerCarb® brand which is used in a variety of applications such as plastics, rubber, paints and adhesives.

Source: TotalEnergies