Global agribusiness Cargill’s Baupte production facilities have reduced total site emissions by 45% following the modernisation of one of its most energy-intensive production processes, reports Neill Barston.
As the company explained, this has been supported by an investment of approximately €25 million, the project marks a major step in improving the site’s energy efficiency and strengthening its industrial performance.
The upgrade centred on introducing Mechanical Vapor Recompression (MVR) technology, which replaces natural gas-based steam with an electrically driven system that captures, recompresses and reuses vapors generated during production as the primary heat source, significantly improving energy efficiency while maintaining production performance.
“This system, operating since the end of 2025, reduces emissions by approximately 13,700 metric tons of CO₂ per year, supporting Cargill’s broader global ambition to reduce emissions from its operations by 25% by 2035,” said Valery Bauchart, site manager, Cargill Baupte.
“The investment also aligns with France’s focus on industrial decarbonization and energy efficiency, while reinforcing the role of local manufacturing in delivering more sustainable food ingredient production.”
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