Safran opens Villaroche geothermal plant to cut annual CO2 emissions by 6,500 tonnes

• Safran inaugurated a €34 million deep geothermal plant at its Villaroche site on Nov. 4, 2026.
• The plant aims to cover 84% of the site's heating needs, avoiding 6,500 metric tons of CO2 emissions annually.
• Construction began in March 2025, with French government support through ADEME covering 20% of the total investment.
• The project supports the group's target to cut operational CO2 emissions by 50% by 2030 from 2018 levels.

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