Building responsive energy systems that adapt to global challenges

In an exclusive interview with India Energy Week News, Arnaud Pieton, Chief Executive Officer of Technip Energies, outlines the company’s ambitious decarbonisation projects, collaborations across diverse sectors to accelerate the development of sustainable solutions, and how the company is leveraging AI to create intelligent, responsive energy systems that adapt to global challenges..

How does global collaboration contribute to meeting breakthrough climate goals?

Global collaboration is crucial to meeting climate goals, and at Technip Energies, partnership is deeply embedded in our DNA. We recognise that to deploy sustainable and decarbonised solutions at scale, we must collectively break down barriers and offer integrated solutions that can be implemented globally and affordably. We collaborate across diverse sectors to accelerate the development and scaling of these solutions.

For instance, our joint venture with John Cockerill, Rely, focuses on integrating green hydrogen and power-to-X solutions. Its first product, Clear100+, is a 100MW green hydrogen plant, offering a productised solution that is quick to implement, reliable, safe, and configurable, making green hydrogen more affordable.

Additionally, our brand Reju leverages technology jointly developed with IBM and Under Armour to recycle PET textiles, achieving over 95% efficiency and enabling the recycling of complex textiles into high-quality products. Through such successful collaborations, we are paving the way for a sustainable, decarbonised future.

How can we accelerate the pace of the energy transition?

Accelerating the energy transition requires a multi-faceted approach focused on securing access to sustainable energy by providing diversified and affordable solutions. At Technip Energies, we leverage our expertise in complex process technologies and our ability to integrate technologies into large-scale projects to offer a wide range of solutions to our clients.

This expertise has led to groundbreaking projects in the LNG sector, such as the Ruwais and Marsa LNG projects, both using electric-driven motors powered by low-carbon electricity instead of conventional gas turbines, making them among the lowest greenhouse gas intensity LNG plants in the market.

Our recent award for the Net Zero Teesside Power project, which aims to be the world’s first gas-fired power station with carbon capture and storage, highlights our leading position in integrated CCUS solutions and our ability to partner, here with GE Vernova, Balfour Beatty, and Shell C&T.

What role does digital technology play in improving the efficiency of existing energy systems?

Digital technology is revolutionizing energy systems by driving efficiency and innovation. At Technip Energies, we're executing digital projects aimed at improving efficiency, productivity, quality, and safety while creating novel business opportunities that anticipate client needs. In 2024, we launched an ambitious four year Digital Acceleration plan that aims to deliver value across the company through more than 70 digital and AI initiatives.

At Technip Energies, we are a company of people with AI. For example, we leverage our proprietary datasets to generate AI-generated quantities at the tender stage, geo-localization for remote safety, and machine-learning based estimates of workload prediction. Such initiatives collectively position Technip Energies at the forefront of leveraging digital technologies for sustainable and profitable business outcomes.

What are you planning to showcase at India Energy Week 2025?

At India Energy Week 2025, we will showcase our innovative decarbonisation solutions specifically designed for the ethylene and petrochemicals sectors, including advanced chemicals and polymers. We are excited to introduce Rely, our joint venture focused on Power to X and green hydrogen markets, which aims to provide scalable solutions for industrial decarbonisation.

Our leadership in Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) will also be highlighted, demonstrating technologies capable of reducing emissions by up to 65%. Additionally, attendees will have the opportunity to explore MMY, our Modular Manufacturing Yard located in Dahej, India, dedicated to productisation and process modules. We look forward to engaging with visitors and discussing collaborative opportunities to advance sustainable energy solutions.

How does India Energy Week 2025 contribute to addressing the themes of collaboration, resilience, and transition in the global energy sector?

India Energy Week 2025 represents a strategic platform for Technip Energies to advance global energy transformation. By bringing together over 70,000 professionals from 120+ countries converging, the event offers a unique opportunity to foster collaborations across the energy ecosystem. For Technip Energies, this gathering is a strategic moment to showcase our innovative approaches to sustainable technologies, green hydrogen, carbon capture and energy transition solutions.

By connecting industry leaders, policymakers, and innovators, India Energy Week 2025 enables us to explore emerging market opportunities, forge partnerships, and contribute to addressing global energy challenges of security, sustainability, and decarbonization.

Why is India Energy Week 2025 important to Technip Energies?

India represents a strategic market for Technip Energies’ future growth. We are launching a new R&D laboratory in Chennai, expanding our Dahej manufacturing facility, and establishing a Green H2 & Power-to-X center in Delhi, deepening our commitment to this market. Additionally, we are opening a fourth operating center in Ahmedabad. India’s ambitious renewable energy targets and its significant greenhouse gas emissions make it a pivotal region for our sustainable technology solutions. Our 50-year presence in India positions us to drive innovation in green molecules, accelerate talent acquisition, and contribute to India’s energy transition while supporting our global growth strategy.